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Proposed revisions, marked as based on public feedback, to the Village zoning code's farm-animal provisions. The draft defines farm animals and fowl, would prohibit keeping farm animals except fowl, and would allow fowl other than roosters in numbers tied to lot size under a table in the draft, with setback requirements from lot lines. Fowl would have to be kept in an enclosure or fenced area at all times, maintained clean, dry and odor-free so as not to disturb neighboring lots, with adequate ventilation, sun and shade, and protection from pests and predators.

Also attached to this agenda item: Memo from Valerie Monastra on Fowl%2FAnimals Memo on Fowl %26 Poultry from Village Manager Bryan Healy Proposed Language on Farm Animals and Fowl - June 2026

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. Lot Size Maximum Number of Fowl Permitted Less than ¼ acre Larger than ¼ acre but less than ½ acre Larger than ½ acre but less than ¾ 1 acre Larger than ¾ acre but less than 1 acre More than 1 acre [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.