chicken permit denied - help

[bblynn]

I live in Pittsfield, MA. I applied for a chicken permit. I was told by a city employee that it was no possibility for me to be denied as long as I complied with the 2 pages of guidelines. which I exceeded compliance. I was also told it was safe to purchase the coop and electric fencing and all supplies. which I did. I was ready for the chickens which I have been raising since april 2 to be able to put them outside in the coop. I went May 22 and was denied. because 4 of my neighbors went and one had a lawyer to say that it would negatively effect the value of the houses and that the deed restrictions prevent it. but the house I live in does have the deed restrictions but I own the 5 acres in back and that doesn't have any restrictions on it. the coop is not seen from the my own house never mind the neighbors, no one would have even know I had chickens except I had to get a permit and they were notified. what is my recourse? any suggestion. I figure I will have to hire a lawyer but any information that you can share to minimize his time and my cost would be helpful.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, blynn, and

! Great to have you with us! Sorry to hear about your negative news. You might post your story in the link bel0w - maybe someone will have advice. Good luck to you!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/37/local-chicken-laws-ordinances-and-how-to-change-them

 

[bblynn]

thank you. I hope and I find a way to appeal it and be able to keep my chickens. I have really grown attached. I don't know how the long the process takes and where to keep the chickens until then

 

[drumstick diva]

Hope things work out for you.