The ruling in the Thomason case is included in this link:
http://cityofypsilanti.com/bd_city-...ters/2011/01-27-11 Council_Information_Letter
It does look as though the decision rested on the assumption that a backyard flock falls within the legal definition of a livestock production facility.
http://cityofypsilanti.com/bd_city-...ters/2011/01-27-11 Council_Information_Letter
It does look as though the decision rested on the assumption that a backyard flock falls within the legal definition of a livestock production facility.