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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA COMMUNICATION |
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| | | | | | | | | AGENDA DATE: | July 26, 2016 |
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| | | | | | | | | SUBJECT: | Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, "Animals and Fowl", Relating to the Keeping of Backyard Chickens. |
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| | | | | | | | | STAFF RESOURCE: | Lee Battle, Assistant Director of Community Development |
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| | | | | | | | | ACTION PROPOSED: | Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, "Animals and Fowl", Relating to the Keeping of Backyard Chickens. |
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| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND
This amendment allows for the keeping of backyard chickens on residential properties. The proposed ordinance would allow up to 6 hens, kept in a coop, and setback 10 feet from adjacent property lines. The proposed ordinance also includes provisions for a one-time permit to keep backyard chickens.
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| | | | | | | | STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt and ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, "Animals and Fowl", relating to the Keeping of Backyard Chickens.
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| | | | | | | | MOTION
I make a motion to adopt Ordinance No. _________________ amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, "Animals and Fowl", relating to the Keeping of Backyard Chickens.
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