Help me fight my Town to keep chickens

[jvanepps63]

I live in a small town in Upstate NY called Malta. It’s within the larger city of Ballston Spa. I have had chickens and goats for the past 3 years and someone complained causing the town to send us a letter. We are zoned r1 but everyone has “farm” animals. The county I live in, Saratoga, is right to farm. Help me!

 

[GodLovesU]

What was the complaint about?

 

[AntiqueB]

What was the complaint about?

If poultry and goats are not permitted, it won't matter.

Research your town, and how they operate. Generally, you will have to petition them to change the ordinances about livestock. This will entail getting other residents in your town on board, doing research to determine what nearby towns have done (look for those that allow livestock), and data showing that property values and quality of life for residents don't fall.

And check your town codes! Livestock may already be permitted, and you just violated some part of the code.