How do I try to change a local bylaw? Rockwood, ON

[rockwoodchicken]

Hi There,
I am new to this and was all set to get started on my coop and run. I live in a small town, surrounded by agriculture. My husband contacted the local bylaw officer and apparently we are not allowed to have backyard chickens Even though the CITY right beside us allows it.

I have gone over the website bylaws listed and I can't see anything that say about chickens being considered livestock and livestock not being allowed in town.

SOOOO.....how do i go about making or adjusting bylaws? Do i have to talk to the bylaw officer (who, with our small town, only works part time) or do i have to go to the council?
Thanks in Advance
Lisa

 

[heidioh]

Hi Lisa!
I'm in Rockwood, and am wondering how to get this by-law changed as well! any luck? I know Guelph can have chickens... it seems really weird that we cant!

 

[rockwoodchicken]

Hi there,
I was thinking about going to the city in the spring. We are possibly moving to Erin tho.....
lisa

 

[RachelRCR]

Hi There,
I am new to this and was all set to get started on my coop and run. I live in a small town, surrounded by agriculture. My husband contacted the local bylaw officer and apparently we are not allowed to have backyard chickens Even though the CITY right beside us allows it.

I have gone over the website bylaws listed and I can't see anything that say about chickens being considered livestock and livestock not being allowed in town.

SOOOO.....how do i go about making or adjusting bylaws? Do i have to talk to the bylaw officer (who, with our small town, only works part time) or do i have to go to the council?
Thanks in Advance
Lisa

Hi Lisa,

Just wondering if you ever pursued this?

I just looked at the GET website and I'm deeply disappointed!

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Unfortunately, the posters in this thread were last seen in 2013, 2014 here on BYC, @RachelRCR - they aren't likely to respond. I suspect their efforts came to naught - changing statutes is often a slow and frustrating process.

To the extent that it might help, here is some advice on seeking revision of statutes

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[RachelRCR]

Unfortunately, the posters in this thread were last seen in 2013, 2014 here on BYC, @RachelRCR - they aren't likely to respond. I suspect their efforts came to naught - changing statutes is often a slow and frustrating process.

To the extent that it might help, here is some advice on seeking revision of statutes

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Another Post

and a Third.

Thanks!

 

[RachelRCR]

Thanks!