Akron, Ohio: support needed

[seeda]

Unfortunately he was unwilling to introduce it to council. He and the mayor are always at odds and I don't think he wanted to add any fuel to the fire especially since it was something as "unimportant" as chickens. It seems to me that even if a person has footage in their favor a neighbor will be able to make a complaint. Case in point is a fire we had last summer. Our fire was contained, being used for cooking, we had the hose there and it was not smokey. So therefore by city regulations completely legal. A neighbor that our children had had an altercation with their children that day (neighbor kids had fought their son and their son had exposed himself to our daughters who were standing in our yard) called the police to complain about the fire. The fire department showed up with the huge truck completely outfitted in suits and breathing apparatus. They informed us that someone called about our backyard being on fire and they were afraid their house would catch. We showed the firemen the fire that was in a chimenea and explained what had happened earlier in the day. They checked the police report from earlier and found that we had not been the problem and realized that the neighbors were obviously placing a bogus report. They also related to us that their hands were tied and that if another complaint was lodged we would have to put the fire out eventhough the complaint was completely unfounded. Now obviously if this was regarding chickens and the law was on my side I would fight but ultimately how much can one justify spending to defend yourself against a neighbor that wants to be a nuisance when the city has no desire to back you up. The city's feeling on it is everyone has to live here in a relatively small space and to some extent they are right. In reality I may be right but how can I prove I am not breaking noise restrictions or smells issues. It is all so subjective. That's where they get you. They have the ultimate authority to say it's a problem and the chickens have to go. In reality if they don't hear about it it's ok but if they hear too much about it you're a problem they aren't going to deal with. They aren't going to stand behind anyone that rocks the boat whether you follow the ordinance or not.
So the way I look at it, it really doesn't matter if you have the footage that is required or not if you have a neighbor that is not on board with your endeavor. It's unfortunate but that's how it seems to be with the city under the Big Don. I will pm you the name of the council member not to waste your time with. Good luck

 

[laurak]

They were held at the main branch library in downtown Akron

 

[icnu]

So how is it ok to allocate money to a program at that location- where the class they are providing will have the least amount of people able to participate in that activity legally?!

Does anybody have any idea when this current chicken law was put into effect? How would I even find that out?

Does anybody feel like if we try to get chickens legalized, and they refuse to change it, that it may bring consequences to all those "flying under the radar"? The city doesn't care right now, what are the odds they will care if stir the pot?

 

[caterergoddess]

I agree and will help. I want a half dozen hens and live on Market Street.

 

[caterergoddess]

Let's get together and talk. I will go to council meetings and show my support.

 

[laurak]

Hello

I have friends and family willing to offer support. Can I put your contact info on Facebook for all of them?

Laura

 

[caterergoddess]

Count me in. I will email you my address and phone. Thanks for coming forward.

 

[caterergoddess]

I have a brand new never used chicken coop for sale. Bought it thinking my neighbors would be cool with the idea of chickens. Well...one neighbor said NO. My coop will hold 6 to 8 hens. I also have the pre-treated lumber measured and ready for the chicken run. If anyone is interested I want $400.00 for all. 330 338 8928. I live in West Akron.

 

[crazypiglady]

I would love to have a few hens for eggs and I LOVE mini pigs and potbelly pigs. Where and how did you check the law??

 

[newbie83]

Anyone still interested in forming a group?? I think its a tad bit ridiculous. My mother in law lives not even 15 minutes from akron in Norton and we have chickens and a rooster out there. Yet people can have dogs barking at all hours of the day and night? So what if a rooster crows, a lot of people are up early for work anyway and if not they are at work or still up partying..