H04042025 Regular Session
Amends and adds to existing law to provide for residential chicken ownership.
URBAN AGRICULTURE -- Amends and adds to existing law to provide for residential chicken ownership.
URBAN AGRICULTURE
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Thislegislationsupportsurbanagriculturebypermittingresidentialpropertyownerstopasturechickens(genus Gallus) while allowing local regulations to ensure community standards. It promotes local food production, protects property rights, and addresses food security in urban areas. This legislation excludes multifamily units andpropertiesalreadygovernedbyagriculturalzoningandsingle-familyresidencesonlotssmallthan.25acres. This legislation does not override city, county or local ordinances.
LATEST ACTION
Reported Printed and Referred to Agricultural Affairs