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Also attached to this agenda item: CAF - Local Law Intro 10 of 2026 Intro Local Law 10-2026 Animals 10.22.2026 1 Local Law Introductory No. 10 of 2026 (revised) Local Law Introductory No. 10 of 2026 Memo from Valerie Monastra on Fowl%2FAnimals Memo on Fowl %26 Poultry from Village Manager Bryan Healy PB Memo to VB Local Law Intro 10 of 2026 Farm Animals Proposed Language on Farm Animals and Fowl - June 2026 Public Comments Received by Email - August 19 Public Comments Received by Email - August 31 Public Comments Received by Email - September 2 Resolution 156-2026 LL Intro 10 of 2026 Referrals

Proposed Revisions to Farm Animals Regulations Based on Public Feedback (All Changes in Red) FARM ANIMALS - Animals customarily raised on a farm for agricultural purposes including, but not limited to, fowl, horses, cows, goats, sheep, pigs and donkeys. FOWL Any poultry or domesticated game bird, including but not limited to chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, pheasants, peacocks, quail and grouse more than nine months old. Poultry or game birds under nine months old shall not be counted but may not exceed the number of fowl permitted. § 230-9.1 (A)(11)(g) Keeping domestic animals as pets shall be permitted, and no animals, except dogs or cats, shall be penned or housed within 15 feet of any lot line. § 230-9.1 (A)(11)(h) Keeping of farm animals is prohibited except for the keeping of fowl. [1] The keeping of fowl, excluding roosters, shall be permitted based on the ratio noted in the table below, and no fowl shall be penned or housed within 2515 feet of any lot line for properties under an acre and 50 feet for properties greater than 1 acre. Maximum Number of Fowl Permitted Less than ¼ acre 5 Larger than ¼ acre but less than ½ acre 10 Larger than ½ acre but less than ¾ 1 acre 15 Larger than ¾ acre but less than 1 acre 20 More than 1 acre 2520 [2] Fowl must be kept in an enclosure or fenced area at all times. [3] Enclosures must be clean, dry, and odor-free, kept in a neat and sanitary condition at all times, in a manner that will not disturb the use or enjoyment of neighboring lots due to noise, odor or other adverse impact. [4] Enclosures must provide adequate ventilation and adequate sun and shade, as well as protection from pests and predators.