It depends on if you are in Norton or Barberton. Barberton's zoning board has ruled that chickens are against the code. To my knowledge, Norton allows them. (although I'd check) A lot of people in Barberton have them and the board knows this.I'm not one of them because our annoying neighbor...
I am also in Barberton and am planning to get chickens. I would like to work with fellow chicken owners to changet he code. In the meantime, I am moving forward with my plan and will raise them illegally. Any helpful info regarding how to go about changing the ordinance in town would be helpful.