Hutchinson Working on Chicken Ordinance

City officials in Hutchinson are moving forward on drafting an ordinance that will allow residents to raise chickens.

City Administrator Matt Jaunich presented the city council Tuesday with a draft ordinance that, if approved, will allow residents to raise chickens.

Jaunich says a public hearing and 1st Reading is set for next month:

Jaunich says the public will get a chance to see the draft ordinance before the public hearing:

Some of the changes to the ordinance include allowing six chickens, no roosters, setbacks from property lines, and education as part of the permitting process, which would more that likely be a informational video.

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