Well today started off on a sour note. I hope it gets better.
Township cop called and is stating I have to get rid of my chickens. Weather they live inside or out and that apparently they changed the ordinance. There was no notice of this what so ever .... So I'm pretty sure they did it illegally. I'm sick and tired of this Cr*p! I have major legal cases against the township and the officer as well as my neighbors, I guess I'll be pursuing NOW!
Wish me luck!
I haven't forgotten about the pic, I just have been under the weather!
You need to find out exactly how the new ordinance is worded, and where it is placed in city code. You may well be protected by grandfathering rights (or not) depending on how they did things. Find out what laws, if any, your state has about grandfathering. Also check to see if the new ordinance was properly noticed before being passed. I donlt have time to go back and re-read this hwole thread, but didn't the court require them to work with you or at least keep you informed in creating an ordinance? If not properly noticed, it is legally invalid, but you now know exactly what you will need to fight. Good luck and keep us posted.
Oh Holly!! I can't believe they are doing this - so much time and effort put into getting you to not have chickens, what in the world are they going to do once you win your cases??!!! So sorry to hear they are STILL giving you a hard time. I don't understand how they can tell you what pets you can have in the house though. I personally would think that is absolutely none of their business!