(KNSI) – A great chicken debate is about to have St. Cloud clucking, and it has nothing to do with whether you prefer white or dark meat.
The planning commission will hold a public hearing on whether to recommend allowing backyard poultry flocks within the city at Tuesday’s meeting. It’s the first time it has taken up the issue in a decade.
There are significant restrictions on which lots could have them. It would apply only to single-family homes sitting on an acre or more. That would rule out a vast majority of the properties located in the city.
The proposed ordinance would allow for up to 10 total domestic animals. Complicating the equation is a limit of four hens and no roosters.
Permits would be required to be issued from the health director. Approval could only be granted after a physical inspection of where the birds would be housed.
The meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday inside council chambers at city hall.
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