Latest for Grand Rapids MI

[herremadavid]

Can anyone tell me the latest for Grand Rapids, MI? I recently purchased a home and would like to keep a few hens in my backyard. I know there was a ban put in place back in 2010, but I have not heard anything since.

The most recent news article I could find is below:
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/08/grand_rapids_urban_chicken_ban.html

 

[herremadavid]

FYI chickens are now allowed in the city of Grand Rapids MI on a permit basis, and I have already applied

http://grcity.us/Pages/Applications-to-raise-Backyard-Chickens-are-now-available.aspx