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Trustees discuss stricter chicken rules after neighbor complaints
Summary
The board reviewed nuisance provisions of the village ordinance after complaints about chickens near property lines and odor; trustees asked to research model ordinances and consider clarifying language.
Trustee Dawn Drew reported receiving legitimate complaints about chickens being kept too close to property lines, creating odor and nuisance concerns for neighbors. The Board reviewed existing village ordinance language addressing fowl that run at large or create disturbances and discussed consensus on enforcement with Officer Small.
Drew said she would research Dubuque’s chicken ordinance as an example and, together with Trustee Chasity Allen, email proposed language for the board to consider at a future meeting. No ordinance change was enacted at the Sept. 2 meeting; trustees asked staff to return possible revisions for formal consideration.
