ARGH! You know, for once I wish I wasn't such a "goody two-shoes"! I just HAD to ask the town's zoning ordinance officer about having chickens as pets within the city limits.
ARGH!!
Here's her reply to my query:
Your address is within the livestock boundary. Unfortunately, because you are within the livestock boundary, you will not be allowed to maintain chickens on your property. I have attached a map of the livestock boundary, just for your information.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please give me a call or email and I will be glad to help.
K. R.
Zoning Enforcement Officer
I think they should rethink the title of this zone. One would think that if you lived within a LIVESTOCK BOUNDARY that you would be ALLOWED to have livestock and not the opposite!
ARGH!!
I need to get a nice cup of tea and relax. I can still have a pica-farm without chickens, but it's the principle of the thing. I will have my chickens some day. I just have to keep the faith.
Anyone have recordings of chickens? I could use that to help me relax.
NOTE: It is always a good idea to check with your local ordinances about anything you want to do. Many ordinances are created to help the economy of the area by maintaining a certain feel or look to a community. Others are created for safety reasons. I for one support my community even though I disagree with this one, just a little. But I do realize that not all chicken owners would be as diligent as I am to make sure I did not have any roosters to upset my neighbors.
I'll be a good citizen and abide by the ordinances even though I don't want to. It will be good opportunity for me to be a good role model for my daughter - at least that's how I'll try to make myself feel better about all of this!
When I asked about the chickens in my suburban area they were illegal as well. The great thing about city ordinances is that they can be changed! We're now allowed up to six hens (no roo's) but their more than enough. You can be a good role model by following the rules, or a GREAT one by instructing her in civic participation and the democratic process.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to you
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I'm actually slowly working on my approach to the city about having chickens "legalized" in my little town since I know of 2 families that already have them. I'm sure there are more in town.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the vote of confidence!