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    Houston, we have a(n ordinance) problem!

    $50/year for three chickens?!:rolleyes: Makes me wonder what they charge to license a dog or cat.
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    Houston, we have a(n ordinance) problem!

    Such a great city! We lived in the Aves and Sugar House while earning degrees at the U! I sincerely hope that we'll be able to have a mountain getaway in Utah someday!
  3. M

    Texas Laws on Chickens? Have we now a state law in Texas for BYC?

    Looks like I've got a project tonight. How disappointing that the city is planning to oppose.
  4. M

    Backyard chicken ordinances in Texas

    I live near downtown Houston. Our city ordinance allows up to 30 chickens provided the coop is a minimum of 100' from the nearest neighboring building and the lot is a minimum of 65'x125'. Those standards effectively prohibit keeping chickens legally, as a typical city lot is 5,000 square feet.
  5. M

    Houston, we have a(n ordinance) problem!

    You know, maybe I just need to suggest to the city that they create a reasonable ordinance and monetize it and issue permits! They are always looking for a money grab!
  6. M

    Houston, we have a(n ordinance) problem!

    Thank you! I'm planning to get in touch with the owners of the flocks within a few blocks of us to get some insight from those doing it against the ordinance. I'm a rule follower by nature, so I really just want the legislation to pass!
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    Houston, we have a(n ordinance) problem!

    I miss Utah so much! We were avid hikers and the Houston area leaves a lot to be desired in that area!
  8. M

    Houston, we have a(n ordinance) problem!

    Thank you for the links! I have some reading to do! From my research I think 4-6 would be about perfect. There is proposed legislation to supercede City ordinances and allow 6 chickens but that doesn't mean I shouldn't try to do something at the city level at the same time!
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    Houston, we have a(n ordinance) problem!

    I can't even imagine having 30 in such a dense neighborhood! It was definitely written to effectively keep chickens out of the city. A standard lot is more like 50'x100'!
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    Houston, we have a(n ordinance) problem!

    Hello everybody! I'm living in Houston (~5 minutes from downtown--not the 'burbs) in a neighborhood where the number of urban chickens seems to be growing quickly. The trick is, I don't think a single flock near us meets the current ordinance. Any coop is to be at least 100ft from the nearest...
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