tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845416810896403424.post1124352702668314362..comments2023-03-21T20:20:37.497-05:00Comments on Going Green In Southern Illinois: Should I bust out my war paint?Jederahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12895768255456913584noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845416810896403424.post-21499091183143991592008-07-27T09:13:00.000-05:002008-07-27T09:13:00.000-05:00I second Kathie, get a copy of the ordinance (don'...I second Kathie, get a copy of the ordinance (don't take this woman's word). In the city closest to me (and one I lived in on and off since birth), I *worked* at animal control and just took the word of the director that chickens were banned (we even confiscated some woman's chickens). Later, no longer employed there, but really wanting chickens I wanted to rally for a change. I started with a copy of the ordinance and lo and behold, with some restrictions, chickens WERE ALLOWED. The one restriction was the chickens had to be 50 feet from any dwelling.<BR/><BR/>Nevertheless, I would definitely fight this. Now is the time; there are many resources and examples on the web dedicated to urban chickens. In fact, I think it was Seattle, ruled that GOATS could be kept on an urban lot.<BR/><BR/>let me know if I can help in anyway with your "war"! LOLGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788740577135090145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845416810896403424.post-91657308910145379652008-07-20T10:44:00.000-05:002008-07-20T10:44:00.000-05:00A young girl here in Maine petitioned her town to ...A young girl here in Maine petitioned her town to allow her to keep chickens on her property - within the city limits. <A HREF="http://www.sailzora.com/SoPoChickens.htm" REL="nofollow">Here</A> is the website her family set-up to talk about their chickens. <BR/><BR/>When I decided I was getting chickens, I researched my community laws. I found NO ordinances specifically prohibiting keeping chickens. There were laws regarding agricultural endeavors (which was the only ordinance that mentioned chickens) and in our ordinance, the definition of agriculture specifically stated "for profit." Since my hens were for my personal use, and their eggs or meat was not going to be for resale, I was able to get chickens.<BR/><BR/>As it turns out, however, my particular lot is zoned for "agriculture", which is probably why no one has bothered me :), but I have seen and heard chickens in other parts of town. <BR/><BR/>My suggestion would be to research your laws. If there is no law specifically prohibiting livestock, and in particular, chickens, get them. If there is, it is definitely worthwhile to try to get the ordinance changed.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04642417312794814066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845416810896403424.post-23309954025398094562008-07-18T14:12:00.000-05:002008-07-18T14:12:00.000-05:00Are you familiar with this blog: http://apaetoday....Are you familiar with this blog: http://apaetoday.blogspot.com/<BR/><BR/>The same situation in Salt Lake City (I think, definitely somewhere in Utah) and got the rules changed recently.Moonwaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16018956740090192993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845416810896403424.post-85391152802686503422008-07-17T06:22:00.000-05:002008-07-17T06:22:00.000-05:00I agree with Kathie. When you speak with zoning, a...I agree with Kathie. When you speak with zoning, ask for some tips on what you should include. Also, you may want to bring in information about the chicken suburban keepers from other states/areas and show the enthusiasm people have like those in Portland oregan with their Tour de Coops:<BR/>http://www.growing-gardens.org/portland-<BR/>gardening-resources/chickens.php<BR/><BR/>Maybe get a copy/website of the portland zoning regulations to show an example of other places with backyard chickens.<BR/>Just a suggestion.The Unusual Farmchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07648809202485927305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845416810896403424.post-87521118590544456502008-07-15T09:51:00.000-05:002008-07-15T09:51:00.000-05:00It's probably a matter of changing zoning and/or c...It's probably a matter of changing zoning and/or city ordinances. Ask for a copy of the city ordinance / appliciable zoning rules that outlaws chickens in the city limits and find out the procedure for:<BR/><BR/>1. changing city ordinances - usually requires city council meetings/hearings with public comment and for and agains<BR/><BR/>2. If its a zoning law ask about conditional use permits which may allow just you to keep chickens in city limits - this usually requires a small application and a hearing with the zoning committee.<BR/><BR/>Make sure to talk to your city council member or mayor or city manager or all of the above depending on your city government and air out your concerns. If you do go the route of changing and have public hearings get lots of folks to support you there...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com