**URGENT**Town & complaints about my roo, They said no to permit, help

[QuailKeeper]

thats messed up. 5 acres and you cant keep birds

 

[shay20]

7.79 acres.




I do have to find homes for some of the roo, i do have a bit to many.

 

[shay20]

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It was for a specail permit, and it was an open heering , the neighbors were able to speakout.
They ruined it.

They almoat said yes, but then the lady just would not shut up.

Who held the meeting? Hearing Officer? Health Board? City Council? etc.

What lady wouldn't shut up? A neighbor or a city official? What reasons were given against your birds? According to code, is this kind of meeting supposed to be open to the public? For example, if I want to build something on my property that requires a variance to my zoning laws, it requires an open meeting. But If I want to build something that meets all code, it does not.

If you can appeal, be sure to take photos of the property showing the extent of open land surrounding your home. Go to google or yahoo maps and get satellite photos that show where the complaining neighbor is compared with your home (distance). You've previously said that you live on commercial property. Would there be a difference if your birds are part of a business endeavor versus being kept for pets/exhibition?

Perhaps you could provide sound insullation to your garage where they sleep?

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Ok, you know that if it goes back the neighbor will be there to speak against it.

Find a time when you can get someone (preferably from the city) to test your boys crowing volume with a meter that will measure the decibels at the edge of the property. Get measurements when they are inside the garage and it is closed and also when they are outside in whatever areas they are normally situated.

I cannot believe that the volume could possibly be loud enough to be an issue. You will want to record them and play the recording at the measured decibel level so that the officials will hear how noisome your birds aren't.

Find a reason where her input is the least likely to be applied. You may also want to tract her complaints t show her pattern of harrassment.

 

[shay20]

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Hmmm they do that?

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

You'll have to ask if they have the equipment and are willing.

I know our local police measure the decibels when there is a noise complaint--makes enforcement non-arbitrary. More than a certain volume and you will receive a warning, significant fines if they came back. As to whether they would come out ahead of time to verify volume level--? But I would think they would be willing, at best might charge a small fee for the time involved. If they don't have the equipment, they should be able to help steer you in the correct direction.

 

[shay20]

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I will ask about that. thanks.

 

[Schultz]

Shay, trust in Sonoran Silkies! We have a decible law here. Anything over 10 decibles between 10pm and 9am is prohibited but there is not a chicken law. Check into it, our boys seem loud so I don;t let them out until 9am but I can't imagine they are as loud as 10 decibles!

 

[shay20]

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I guess we have a stupid chicken law in my town, They said they are illegal here. stupid i know.

 

[Schultz]

I am so sorry, I guess I missed that part. I hope the city guy continues to help. I am sorry about your bad neighbor

I wish I was closer to help, I know how much you love ALL of your chickens!