- Aug 8, 2010
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Bexley, Ohio, a suburban community 5 minutes from Downtown Columbus, with a reputation for being conservative & fancy-pants, just passed awesome new, exceedingly reasonable guidelines for keeping chickens as pets!
We're so proud of our new (pair of) ordinances. Here's the skinny:
--Within 60 days of obtaining the chickens, apply for a permit with the City of Bexley (no fee). More info on this process soon.
--No roosters
--No more than 5 total animals (dogs, cats, chickens) per household, with a max of 3 dogs.
--You must have a coop that's shielded from the front of your property by a fence, you house, etc.
--You may not sell the eggs from your chickens (though bribing neighbors is not prohibited
--Of course, existing noise & nuisance (smell) ordinances apply, as do humane treatment rules.
Throughout the process our city council was respectful, thoughtful, and supportive, as was the community as a whole.
I know that not everyone has it this good (yet), but I hope our story is inspirational: This tide is turning & people are waking up to the fun & good-sense of urban chickens!
-Jessica
We're so proud of our new (pair of) ordinances. Here's the skinny:
--Within 60 days of obtaining the chickens, apply for a permit with the City of Bexley (no fee). More info on this process soon.
--No roosters
--No more than 5 total animals (dogs, cats, chickens) per household, with a max of 3 dogs.
--You must have a coop that's shielded from the front of your property by a fence, you house, etc.
--You may not sell the eggs from your chickens (though bribing neighbors is not prohibited
--Of course, existing noise & nuisance (smell) ordinances apply, as do humane treatment rules.
Throughout the process our city council was respectful, thoughtful, and supportive, as was the community as a whole.
I know that not everyone has it this good (yet), but I hope our story is inspirational: This tide is turning & people are waking up to the fun & good-sense of urban chickens!
-Jessica
