Details are fuzzy - they did say they will notify neighbors and run check for animal abuse complaints. They don't notify the Hoa, but the neighbors might...
I attended the hearing on the 6th - if you haven't attended one I suggest it, it was actually very informative. Anyways - the board voted 4 yes 2 no - so I am also crossing my fingers for the 26th (I will be attending also)! We are so excited - we had chickens and ducks in Lakewood growing up...