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Survey Results <br />1. The keeping of chickens on parcels less than 1/2 acre will not be permitted. <br />Prohibit Chickens on Lots Less Than 1/2 Acre <br />Iq <br />44% ■ Agree <br />56% ■ Disagree <br />Agree <br />Disagree <br />Way too close to neighbors and children <br />Most of the homes in Elk River are on less than half an <br />acre! Chickens do NOT need much land. As for <br />proximity to neighbors and noise concerns, chickens are <br />far less noisy than a barking dog. <br />Chickens are meant to roam. <br />I think it should be permitted. That is incredibly <br />restrictive. <br />The city don't take care of the dog problem why add <br />Urban farming should not be limited to individuals with <br />more problems <br />acreage restrictions. <br />No <br />If you are trying to limit owners to four hens 1 really <br />don't see why a small yard can't handle this <br />Agree <br />No more than 4 chickens NO ROOSTERS on less than <br />1/2 acre. <br />Good! <br />Disagree <br />Yes! Houses are too close together! <br />1 disagree because chickens belong in the country, not <br />within city limits. <br />If they are that close to neighbors, it may get stinky or <br />It's privately owned property, stay out of it. <br />noisy <br />Agree. <br />You should lower the limit of chickens for this size of <br />property. <br />Only if they get a permit and approval of <br />Let everyone have some chickens <br />shelter/location on property. <br />Half an acre (or less) is not proper area in which to <br />6 hens on city lots can be well maintained with fenced <br />have a decent size chicken coop and fenced in place <br />lots and proper housing <br />outdoors to run. <br />would be permitted for hens only. <br />Why does the size of the lot matter? Just keep them a <br />certain distance from property lines. <br />Agree. Even some hens can be noisy. <br />This will eliminate most people. <br />Chickens should not be allowed in neighborhoods. <br />Why not smaller fenced in yards? They are great for <br />You should have to have 1+ acres to have a chicken. <br />insect and mosquito control. They are restricted to the <br />homeowners property. Less lawn chemicals are used on <br />lots where people have chickens, which is something the <br />city promotes. <br />Page 1 <br />