Riverside California

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I would have never known that Riverside California ever had
any non chicken law's and I only say this as my Grandmother
had chickens in down town Riverside W/Rooster's, If you know
where the Train Station is on 14 St just off the Free Way the
parking Lot is where her Father built the house in 1912 and
sold in 1988 when my Father sold it and he also had chickens
so with 3 generations living in that house and all had chickens
so what I am saying is Riverside is fairly chicken friendly but
then again I haven't lived around in many years .......
 
I'm beginning to mount an effort to change current chicken zoning laws in the city of Riverside, similar to that done in many municipalities across the US... As discussed at length in the forums here and elsewhere online.

I've made some initial contacts with the city of Riverside planning department and city council, but I would like to start getting together a list of interested supporters.

If you are a city of Riverside resident, or know of a city of Riverside resident, that would like to offer support, sign a petition, etc., please contact me. Seems like there is a decent amount of Riverside people on this site, so hopefully it can be a springboard.

If you or someone you know someone has experience with the city of Riverside planning department and zoning ordinances, I would also love to bend your ear.

Its crazy that I live in Mission Grove area on a lot just under 20,000 sf and can't legally keep a few chickens. Anyone have problems with Riverside zoning/code enforcement?
 
Update: I've been in regular talks with the city planning division in Riverside regarding the process to amend the zoning laws. I still can't say they sound extremely supportive, but I believe that it will be hard for them to argue with the fact that so many municipalities around Riverside, or municipalities that are similar to Riverside, have changed their laws or have much less restrictive laws. See Santa Ana, Irvine, Fullerton, Redlands, Ventura, Los Angeles, the list goes on and on.

At this point the city planning division says that I need to submit a formal application for a zone text amendment, which will cost about $4,700 (includes an environmental study), which is non-refundable even if the amendment does not pass the city council. On top of that, the city has initially claimed that there is an additional $2,500 environmental fee due to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). I believe that the amendment is exempt from CEQA, as has been the case in nearly every other municipality in California that have changed their chicken zoning laws. So i think we're looking at $4,700 at this point. Have others heard of fees like this being required for a code amendment?

I'm not dissuaded by the fee, as I think that money could be raised. But I have also asked the city if we can look in to using sustainable living grant money, which other California municipalities have used to cover the cost of the code change.

I've started a Facebook page to start garnering support: "Riverside for Backyard Chickens." I hope to utilize several of the green and sustainable living groups in Riverside to jump start the initiative. If you're in the Riverside area, I could use the support. Check us out on Facebook. I hope to start adding pictures tonight to boost the pages appearance and include literature on backyard chickens.
 
Hi All!

I have 2 Ameraucana Hens I'm looking to rehome. They are both around 8mos-1 yr old.
One black and one white!
I am having to move to Oregon at the end of this month and I cannot transport them with me :(
I'm asking $15 each or $25 for both!
Let me know if you are interested!
Have a Great Day!!

Sarah :)


 

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