I was told I have 30 days get rid of my hens...Help!

[dainerra]

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the links I posted yesterday contained a zoing map. I just don't remember on which page! Hopefully the OP has enough info to get started

 

[circlefivehomestead]

I tried to open the zoning map and my adobe is not as updated as I thought. hehheh. I talked with the neighbor who has had problems before and she knows of the lady who complains about the chickens. She also said that we are zoned as residential not ag residential. i'm going to fight and i hope we will get to keep our girls.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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Once again you are reading what the law says. In this case it is the OP being discriminated against for his choice of pets, not the pets themselves. His choice in pets makes him a minority.

But not a PROTECTED minority. It is legal to discriminate in many circumstances.

Generally the things that are protected against discrimination are things that are not a choice: race, gender, etc. Even discrimination based upon religion is not always protected. For example, a church can legally require the people it hires on its staff to be the same religion as the church. Choice of pets does not have legally protected status. Many cities list certain breeds of dogs that are disallowed; some insurance companies will drop you if you own certain kinds of animals (I've even heard of chickens as being one type of animal that can get your insurance revoked). If I own a business, I can impose a dress code on my employees so long as it does not constitute as sexual harassment. For example, I could require all employees to wear three-piece business suits and would have no problem holding that up in court. That discriminates against those who would choose to wear the latest avant garde "fashion," or who want to wear biker or hippie apparel or ... Nevertheless, it is legal.

Back to what the OP needs: practical, legal advice and suggestions to help her succeed in keeping her birds. Nothing more, nothing less.

 

[OldGuy43]

As tempting as it is to respond to Sonoran Silkies comments I believe I'll take the highroad. Advice is like wine, it effects one only if taken.

 

[HighNDryFarm]

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Sylvia, I have Fir Street Gallery and The Wine Room downtown in Paradise, come in and say hi. If the original OP needs us, it would be good if we could help. Even the town of Paradise allows 2 chickens in the town limits!

 

[circlefivehomestead]

maybe we need to move up the hill! do you need a permit in the town of paradise?

 

[HighNDryFarm]

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I do believe that they just changed from a $245 permit for keeping chickens to only needing a permit for more then two, but no Roo's at all. I own businesses in town but don't live in town so I can't vote (even though I own commercial property in town), so I don't keep up like I would if I had a vote.

 

[HighNDryFarm]

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I do believe that they just changed from a $245 permit for keeping chickens to only needing a permit for more then two, but no Roo's at all. I own businesses in town but don't live in town so I can't vote (even though I own commercial property in town), so I don't keep up like I would if I had a vote.

 

[hemet dennis]

makes me glad for where i live here i can have anything

 

[wolftracks]

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I do believe that they just changed from a $245 permit for keeping chickens to only needing a permit for more then two, but no Roo's at all. I own businesses in town but don't live in town so I can't vote (even though I own commercial property in town), so I don't keep up like I would if I had a vote.

Pam do you think we can help at all on the California thread? Let me know if I can add something to get some attention. Maybe an ordinance fighting section? IDK, but willing to figure something out. Have no idea where I'll be moving to next year, so gotta hope all the fight is out of the agencies, before I decide. The more areas we're permitted the more areas I can look. And every home should own a rooster!

HEY! Where's a copy of that old poster? When Uncle Sam wanted everyone to own chickens to help with the economy. Nifty has it I think. Maybe toss that in with some paperwork to the county.