RITTMAN — Cubes of meat, like pork, pierced on a skewer are sold in grocery stores under the label city chicken. If some Rittman residents get their way, the term will take on a whole new meaning.
Residents Ted Balog and Kelly Collins, during the April 11 meeting, approached council members asking them to consider changing zoning laws to accommodate raising chickens for eggs in coops in residential areas.
Balog would like to see an ordinance similar to the one in Medina, which allows chickens in residential areas. There is a limit of one per 800 square feet. The animals must be in coops, which must be built to the standards of detached accessory structures. Whereas Medina permits roosters (and ducks and turkeys) on residential properties greater than 1 acre, Balog said he would not permit roosters. They would create a noise problem. The chickens would not be any more a problem than a barking dog, he added.
Councilman David Williams asked Balog how many chickens he would like to own. …show more content…
Pullets and older chickens do not have a minimum number to purchase, Balog said.
Councilman Brian Smith asked about predatory animals, are they a concern and what about neighbors.
Balog said he has not checked with his neighbors, but there are some predatory animals, like skunks, hawks and coyotoes.
Collins talked about friends who raise chickens, and they have not encountered any problems with coyotes, however, stray cats can be an issue. “It comes along with owning chickens in city,” she said. “There’s an inherent risk.”
Collins said her neighbors are supportive and are interested in this thing might work.
Because residents requested the matter be looked into, council asked City Manager Larry Boggs to check out legislation passed by other
Residents Ted Balog and Kelly Collins, during the April 11 meeting, approached council members asking them to consider changing zoning laws to accommodate raising chickens for eggs in coops in residential areas.
Balog would like to see an ordinance similar to the one in Medina, which allows chickens in residential areas. There is a limit of one per 800 square feet. The animals must be in coops, which must be built to the standards of detached accessory structures. Whereas Medina permits roosters (and ducks and turkeys) on residential properties greater than 1 acre, Balog said he would not permit roosters. They would create a noise problem. The chickens would not be any more a problem than a barking dog, he added.
Councilman David Williams asked Balog how many chickens he would like to own. …show more content…
Pullets and older chickens do not have a minimum number to purchase, Balog said.
Councilman Brian Smith asked about predatory animals, are they a concern and what about neighbors.
Balog said he has not checked with his neighbors, but there are some predatory animals, like skunks, hawks and coyotoes.
Collins talked about friends who raise chickens, and they have not encountered any problems with coyotes, however, stray cats can be an issue. “It comes along with owning chickens in city,” she said. “There’s an inherent risk.”
Collins said her neighbors are supportive and are interested in this thing might work.
Because residents requested the matter be looked into, council asked City Manager Larry Boggs to check out legislation passed by other