Backyard chickens in city limits
Summary
The proposed animal ordinance would have banned backyard chickens outright, but the council voted 6-1 to amend it to keep allowing them on large lots with a 125-foot setback. The debate continues April 14 with a second and third reading.
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Last discussed Mar 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost; future fine and fee schedules may change if the ordinance passes.
Residents on large lots who want to keep chickens keep that option.
Neighbors near chicken-keeping properties may still raise complaints; the police chief cited a coop-related structure fire.
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