Picture Rocks council places magistrate hearing in abeyance to allow permit process for chicken issue

Jul 6, 2026

Solicitor Chris Kenyon recommended pausing the District Magistrate hearing for Stephen Vermeire so Vermeire can apply for a permit from Codes regarding chickens; after discussion, council voted to place the hearing in abeyance.

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At the July 6 meeting Borough Solicitor Chris Kenyon advised the council to place the District Magistrate hearing involving Stephen Vermeire in abeyance. Kenyon explained that if Vermeire applies for and is denied a permit by Codes, he would then have the option to request a zoning-variance hearing before pursuing the magistrate process.

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