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Resident raises backyard chicken concerns; staff says zoning sets limits
Summary
A Lake Hallie resident presented information about backyard chickens; planning staff responded that village zoning controls the number allowed and cited 'NRA 12' guidance and that 'there are no differences of "livestock vs. pets"' as recalled by staff.
Resident Renee Normand (14244 42nd Ave.) spoke during the public-wishing-to-be-heard portion of the April 14 Plan Commission meeting and presented facts and information regarding keeping chickens in residential areas. The minutes record her appearance and that she offered additional information to the commission; the record does not show that the commission took formal action on the matter.
A staff member (Mr. Clary) responded to the comment, citing applicable rules and saying, as he recalled, the rules come from "NRA 12" and that "there are no differences of 'livestock vs. pets'." He told commissioners that the village zoning ordinance controls the number of chickens allowed in residential areas and emphasized that the ordinance must be followed unless changes or updates are made through the formal process. No ordinance amendment or referral was recorded at the meeting.
