By Paul Daquilante • Staff Writer • 

Ordinance on chickens OK’d in Sheridan

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Joel R

Yeah for backyard chickens and free eggs!

David S. Wall

The 'Chicken Ordinance' is a good first step...but, amendments are needed and here's why.

*From the article, "... n Peacocks, peahens, roosters, capons, geese, ducks, turkeys, quail and male poultry, chickens, fowl or game birds are prohibited..."

The prohibition of any 'noise makers' like Roosters, Peacocks is understandable, but this sentence is poorly constructed. Why shouldn't quail and or other game birds be prohibited? [See 'Stromberg's chickens' in Post #2.]

*From the article, "... n The slaughtering of animals is not permitted in residential zones..."

This condition is too broadly constructed. The 'slaughtering' of chickens for meat is integral to some families and cultures.

The 'slaughtering of 'chickens, turkeys and et cetera' has been commonplace in neighborhoods for decades. Food costs are going to continue to rise.

*From the article, "...The ordinance states that a permit for placement of a chicken enclosure and coop must be obtained from the city. If issued to a renter, the permit application must contain written consent of the property owner..."

Whether a renter wants to have 'chickens' is not for the renter to show proof to the City but rather a condition contained in the 'Rental Agreement' between the Lessee and Lessor.

Go to Post #2

David S. Wall

David S. Wall

Post #2

*From the article, "...City Manager Heidi Bell or someone she designates can inspect the chicken enclosure and coop at any time to determine if it is in complance with the ordinace. The permit may be revoked in the event of non-compliance, at which time the chickens must be removed..."

The 'permitting process' is obviously going to raise money for 'cost recovery and enforcement issues'.

People will be raising 'chickens' to reduce their food costs, enjoyment and for the manure for their gardens.

'Permits' can be constructed to make owning chickens cost prohibitive.

Inspection language, "...someone she (the City Manager) designates...at any time..." is objectionable.

Will the City Manager 'appoint herself' and appear at midnight to inspect the 'coop' and its' 'inhabitants'? [That's a scary thought.]

Consider 'No permits' and have complaints given to Code Enforcement as an initial remedy.

Below is the URL address for 'Stromberg's Chickens', it is well worth inspection.

https://www.strombergschickens.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwgYSTBhDKARIsAB8Kukseztg-ZN9mVDGVA6q-smrgk2XoK-zbtSdZcx13Jlqt1xZPkd7AldMaAmSlEALw_wcB

If not already allowed by Sheridan's Codes, the 'Keeping of Honey Bees' should also be permitted.

As a 'Bee-Keeper' myself, an Apiary helps everyone (including the planet) with the pollination of gardens and orchards.

I prefer 'Honey Bees' but, 'Mason Bees' are an outstanding choice for pollinators although, they do not produce honey.

Good Job Sheridan!

David S. Wall

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