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Box Elder council adopts ordinance allowing backyard chickens
Summary
On second reading the council adopted Ordinance No. 800 permitting chickens in city limits; the measure passed with one dissenting vote and will require publishing and a waiting period before taking effect.
The Box Elder City Council adopted Ordinance No. 800 on its second reading, permitting residents to keep chickens inside city limits subject to the ordinance’s conditions. Council member Talich moved to adopt the ordinance and Beauchamp seconded; after roll-call voting the motion passed with one dissenting vote by Council member Knight.
A council member who spoke during the discussion urged residents who opt in to “respect your neighbors” and comply with permission requirements. Council and staff noted the ordinance must be published and observed the statutory waiting period before it becomes effective.
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