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Plevna council orders removal of backyard chickens in R‑1 residential lots with 60‑day compliance window
Summary
Councilmembers agreed to send a townwide notice that livestock are not allowed in the R‑1 zoning district, giving residents 60 days to remove chickens and warning of fines of $100/$200/$500 for repeat violations.
Council members told residents that chickens previously "grandfathered" into town should no longer be allowed in the R‑1 residential district and agreed to send a generic letter notifying every household of the zoning restriction and a 60‑day compliance period. Councilwoman Promise Miller said recent inquiries indicate some owners did not have chickens in 2017 (the date used to establish grandfathering) and that the council decided uniform enforcement is appropriate.
Mayor Gary Thielen said the zoning ordinance prohibits livestock in R‑1 and suggested the town does not need to amend the old ordinance because the zoning ordinance governs; Clerk/Treasurer Ashley Martin asked for clarification about fines, and Miller confirmed the penalties would mirror the fireworks schedule ($100 first offense, $200 second, $500 third). The council did not announce targeted enforcement dates beyond the 60‑day window and asked staff to prepare the mailing to residents.
