Attempting to change the ordinance in Munster, IN (Northwest Indiana)

[justcallmeang]

Hello, everyone. I'm new, but have been on this site here and there while trying to research other Northwest Indiana towns that allow backyard chickens. I think the ordinance was passed in Munster, IN in 2010. Because that's fairly recent, I don't know how I will fare trying to change it.

If anyone here has had success, I welcome any advice. Right now I am researching to build a case.

Munster, IN is a very small town just south of Hammond and very close to Chicago. Our town is very "uppity" and as far as I know, no one has enough property to have even a small farm. I am fortunate to have a large back yard on a cul-de-sac and have a huge garden. I'm trying to learn how to be more sustainable and grow what I put in my large family's mouths.

The only cities I know of that allow them is Chesterton and Hobart. Perhaps Highland and St. John, but I can't be sure.

If anyone finds this thread who lives in Munster, please reach out to me. Thanks.

 

[Haley LeRand]

Hi there! I know your post is old, but I just noticed it. My family and I live in Munster and are looking to raise chickens. I think the ordinance is ridiculous and I'm curious to hear if you're still in Munster/still considering the chickens

 

[gigi-gigi]

Hi!

Wow, this post is really old, but I'm wondering if anyone "made good" on raising chickens or quails there.

I'm from Munster originally, and I might be moving back after a decade year away. Even before the new statute, there was at least one house that had chickens as they were "grandfathered in" as they'd kept them continuously for decades. I always thought it was pretty cool.

In a HUGE turnaround, the municipal code now says, "Chickens, ducklings or rabbits younger than eight weeks of age may not be sold in quantities of less than 12 to a single purchaser."

I feel like chickens is a larger/louder commitment than most people would want to handle, and I almost wonder if it's there to prevent more people from trying out chickens, haha.

Really curious if anyone has quail experience in Munster. They're much quieter and can do with a little less space.

Edit: So... I think that ordinance changing to allow chickens was YOU!?!? Great job!

 

[Moonmamaa]

Hi!

Wow, this post is really old, but I'm wondering if anyone "made good" on raising chickens or quails there.

I'm from Munster originally, and I might be moving back after a decade year away. Even before the new statute, there was at least one house that had chickens as they were "grandfathered in" as they'd kept them continuously for decades. I always thought it was pretty cool.

In a HUGE turnaround, the municipal code now says, "Chickens, ducklings or rabbits younger than eight weeks of age may not be sold in quantities of less than 12 to a single purchaser."

I feel like chickens is a larger/louder commitment than most people would want to handle, and I almost wonder if it's there to prevent more people from trying out chickens, haha.

Really curious if anyone has quail experience in Munster. They're much quieter and can do with a little less space.

Edit: So... I think that ordinance changing to allow chickens was YOU!?!? Great job!

Hi! I currently live in Munster! I am trying to figure out the code, are they aloud or not? I am hoping to have just 2!

 

[MunsterMamaHen]

Hi!

Wow, this post is really old, but I'm wondering if anyone "made good" on raising chickens or quails there.

I'm from Munster originally, and I might be moving back after a decade year away. Even before the new statute, there was at least one house that had chickens as they were "grandfathered in" as they'd kept them continuously for decades. I always thought it was pretty cool.

In a HUGE turnaround, the municipal code now says, "Chickens, ducklings or rabbits younger than eight weeks of age may not be sold in quantities of less than 12 to a single purchaser."

I feel like chickens is a larger/louder commitment than most people would want to handle, and I almost wonder if it's there to prevent more people from trying out chickens, haha.

Really curious if anyone has quail experience in Munster. They're much quieter and can do with a little less space.

Edit: So... I think that ordinance changing to allow chickens was YOU!?!? Great job!

Hello!! Just moved to Munster and would love to help the cause to bring back chickens! Who’s with me?