Houston, we have a(n ordinance) problem!

[maybe]

Reasonable is key...there was no way I was going to pay50 a year for 3 chickens lol other parts were fenced in and has to be 15 feet from neighbor properties.

$50/year for three chickens?! Makes me wonder what they charge to license a dog or cat.

 

[CarpCharacin]

Such a great city! We lived in the Aves and Sugar House while earning degrees at the U! I sincerely hope that we'll be able to have a mountain getaway in Utah someday!

I live in the Aves, it's a great neighborhood.

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining us at Backyard Chickens.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

In the link that flappy provided, there's a sticky post at the top. There's an organization that works to change chicken laws in the last post.

 

[Jandsloch]

$50/year for three chickens?! Makes me wonder what they charge to license a dog or cat.

Dogs and cats are by county fees although not sure u have licenses for cats dogs are 6-9 bucks depending on sex and whether they are “fixed”. The 50 bucks is city ordinance fees....it is absolutely rediculous. Glad we moved

 

[Melky]

Welcome to BYC!
I would follow local laws and ordinances no matter what they are. To not do so risks having animals at all. This has happened to a few new members and they were no longer permitted to keep chickens. We can offer no help in that situation. We have to apply here but no fees and recognize we understand the laws and ordinances. I’m limited to 6 fowl with no Roos if 1 acre or less. Twelve if over an acre. It also dictates my structure placement and construction but nothing I can’t do with ease. We keep 20 feet off property line. Good Luck! They are fun!​

 

[Sequel]

You know, maybe I just need to suggest to the city that they create a reasonable ordinance and monetize it and issue permits! They are always looking for a money grab!

Yeah I agree! Issuing permits could be a condition later on in the negotiations, I wouldn't suggest offering it up front. I would suggest finding out how chicken keeping got legalized in other cities, I think there is a thread for that here. Good luck! I meant paying for permits.