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Still working with the planning committee to get our chicken ordinance changed in Swatara Township, PA. Very sad how long the process takes. Our ordinance states that you must own 5 acres before you can raise chickens. Really?? Chickens do not need 5 acres.

Still hoping that Swatara Township PA will change their ordinance soon. I amwriting letters and contacting the Commissioners by e-mail and going to meetings.

In Swatara Township Dauphin County you must have 5 acres. Really sad.

Swatara Township Ordinance: § 295-67Raising of livestock and poultry. A. Minimum lot area: five acres, except a minimum lot area of 25 acres shall apply for an intensive raising of livestock or poultry use.

I was confused at first. You have to check Chapter 295 - Zoning - live stock for the 5 acre minimum, not just Chapter 104 - Animals. I have written to the Commisioners to get these Ordinaces changed.

Is anyone else working to change the Chicken Ordinance in Swatara Township, PA? Five acres are required before we can have backyard chickens.