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Request for Action <br />To <br />Item Number <br />Mayor and City Council <br />10.2 <br />Agenda Section <br />Meeting Date <br />Prepared by <br />Work Session <br />November 2, 2020 <br />Zack Carlton, Planning Manager <br />Item Description <br />Reviewed by <br />Ordinance Discussion: Keeping of Chickens <br />Cal Portner, City Administrator <br />Reviewed by <br />Action Requested <br />Discuss the current chicken ordinance and provide staff with direction regarding a possible amendment. <br />Background/Discussion <br />During the Open Forum of the October 19, 2020, City Council meeting, a resident spoke regarding the keeping of <br />chickens on residential lots. She noted the current ordinance limits chickens to parcels 2.5 acres and larger and <br />stated her lot is smaller than the requirement. She asked the City Council to review the ordinance and discuss <br />reducing the minimum lot size for the keeping of chickens on residential parcels. <br />In the spring of 2017, staff conducted two surveys to gauge the public opinion of chickens and assist in the <br />drafting of an ordinance to expand the limited opportunities available at that time. The Planning Commission held <br />two public hearings and the City Council ultimately adopted the recommendation from the Commission. <br />Since adoption of the ordinance, no complaints regarding permitted operations have been received, although code <br />enforcement has contacted a few residents regarding non -permitted operations. <br />Financial Impact <br />None <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />The ordinance discussion meets the changing needs of residents and seeks to maintain and improve their quality <br />of life. <br />Attachments <br />Section 30-803 relating to the keeping of chickens <br />Community Survey results <br />Planning Commission and City Council packets and minutes <br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires pi ospei ly. <br />M <br />TUREJ <br />Updated.• August 2020 <br />