Bountiful Chicken Laws

[sylviethecochin]

Yes, I agree! More chickens!

*Logically though, I don't see why anyone would vote "no" on the poll considering what website this is!

We are enablers...
It's sort of the unofficial BYC description, isn't it?

 

[Lady of McCamley]

Hey everybody of BYC. Today I’m talking about the maximum chicken limit in Bountiful, and also making roosters legal here. Right now, the maximum chicken limit is 8. I think this should increase. If you want or need more eggs, more chickens should be allowed. Also, according to chapter 22 of Chickens in Single-Family Residential Zones of Bountiful laws, it is “unlawful to keep a rooster or a crowing hen” [Chickens in Single-Family Residential Zones, Chapter 22, Bountiful Laws]. I believe that if we make this legal, we should also increase the limit of chickens in Bountiful, if somebody wants to fertilize their eggs.

Anyway, please let me know what you think in the comments! I really hope we will be able to get this published.

P.S. I have no idea what I am doing I’m just an 8th grader, but I do want this to happen

Welcome to BYC!

Eighth grade is an excellent time to learn about civics, which is what understanding and becoming involved in local government is all about.

First, do your homework. When were chickens allowed within Bountiful City Limits? Who or what organization was behind passing that? The reasoning used behind that initiative or petition will help you format yours. Be sure to find out what department oversees chicken keeping on city lands. Usually it is the land use or zoning department, but it could overlap into other departments as well, such as animal control. If it is multiple departments, you will have to provide copies to all departments.

Have there been any complaints or problems with chickens in Bountiful? Search the back issues of local news and public city records. (Complaints are public record). If so, what kind? Knowing that can help you pre-solve those arguments that might be raised against your petition and prevent you from being blind sided.

Look at what the average lot size is in your area and compute how feasible it would be to have more chickens. Eight chickens would require an average of 80 square feet of living space beyond their coop size of 16 square feet minimum. Then you need to know what set backs are from property lines, as they won't likely want to touch that. Some cities require any structures to be at least 10 feet away from any property line (the set back). You can then see how feasible your proposition is for more animals by doing the math. That could remove another potential argument.

After you've done your homework and ran your own feasibility study, find a city councilman who may be interested in helping you. Look back at the original initiative or petition to see what councilman were involved. If you are lucky, someone may still be on council or involved in city government (if the ordinance was more recent). Otherwise, you can look at voting records of councilmen to see who may be more animal sympathetic. Having a councilman on your side would be very beneficial.

Good luck on your endeavors, and let us know how you do

LofMc

 

[N F C]

Best of luck with your proposed changes.

 

[theoldchick]

There is a reason why those laws are in place. Roosters are noisy. And a large number of chickens is a smelly mess if not properly maintained. The reason the restrictions are in place is to prevent 2 am crowing which would aggravate the neighbors. Mature roosters attack people and are a threat to small children who are playing in the yard. And who wants an unregulated population of hens wandering around the neighborhood? They get hit by cars, they get on parked cars and poop on them and so forth. Not to mention the home-made coops can be an eyesore to some people.

So if you want to make a change you have to think of a good reason to increase the number allowed and convince the folks who are in charge! Good luck!

 

[Hope Hughes]

Hello​

Welcome to BYC!!
So glad to have you here!!
Thanks for sharing your story!!
There are many people on here that are ready to help in anyway they can!
The learning center also has alot of great information on it as well!
Enjoy!​

 

[MasterChickenWarrior]

Welcome to BYC!

Eighth grade is an excellent time to learn about civics, which is what understanding and becoming involved in local government is all about.

First, do your homework. When were chickens allowed within Bountiful City Limits? Who or what organization was behind passing that? The reasoning used behind that initiative or petition will help you format yours. Be sure to find out what department oversees chicken keeping on city lands. Usually it is the land use or zoning department, but it could overlap into other departments as well, such as animal control. If it is multiple departments, you will have to provide copies to all departments.

Have there been any complaints or problems with chickens in Bountiful? Search the back issues of local news and public city records. (Complaints are public record). If so, what kind? Knowing that can help you pre-solve those arguments that might be raised against your petition and prevent you from being blind sided.

Look at what the average lot size is in your area and compute how feasible it would be to have more chickens. Eight chickens would require an average of 80 square feet of living space beyond their coop size of 16 square feet minimum. Then you need to know what set backs are from property lines, as they won't likely want to touch that. Some cities require any structures to be at least 10 feet away from any property line (the set back). You can then see how feasible your proposition is for more animals by doing the math. That could remove another potential argument.

After you've done your homework and ran your own feasibility study, find a city councilman who may be interested in helping you. Look back at the original initiative or petition to see what councilman were involved. If you are lucky, someone may still be on council or involved in city government (if the ordinance was more recent). Otherwise, you can look at voting records of councilmen to see who may be more animal sympathetic. Having a councilman on your side would be very beneficial.

Good luck on your endeavors, and let us know how you do

LofMc

Wow! Thx!

 

[RodNTN]

Hello there! And It is wonderful to have you here with us, best wishes!

 

[chicken4prez]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself comfortable.

 

[Bridger Davis]

Welcome to BYC! It's nice to have you here! I'm an 8th grader too and I don't have any poultry at the moment. You'll soon find that the members here are like family! And BYC is for EVERYONE! If you need info about chickens, drumstick diva is your gal. If you need some help regarding ducks, talk to chickens really. Have fun with the site and feel free to contact me as well if you need help with chickens OR ducks!

B.A.D.

 

[MasterChickenWarrior]

Welcome to BYC! It's nice to have you here! I'm an 8th grader too and I don't have any poultry at the moment. You'll soon find that the members here are like family! And BYC is for EVERYONE! If you need info about chickens, drumstick diva is your gal. If you need some help regarding ducks, talk to chickens really. Have fun with the site and feel free to contact me as well if you need help with chickens OR ducks!

B.A.D.

Ok! Thanks