Chicken Idea Flies in Harrisonburg City Council

The Daily News Record has reported the much anticipated results from last night's Harrisonburg city council meeting in which council members were to vote on an ordinance to allow chickens on single-family residential properties.

Homeowners should have the right to do pretty much as they desire on their own land. However certain activities, especially in densely populated areas where homes are in relatively close proximity to each other, can contribute to a negative affect on neighboring properties.  There's certainly a place to meet in the middle on this issue. As the Daily News Record reported, many of Harrisonburg's homeowners attended last night's meeting to make their voices heard.

"City Council adopted an ordinance Tuesday to allow chickens on single-family residential properties of at least 2 acres in size.

The council voted 3-2, with Vice Mayor Richard Baugh providing the deciding vote on whether the city would allow chickens.

The council's vote followed a public hearing of about 90 minutes and featured nearly 50 speakers, who split in their views on permitting chickens in the city.

The council's approval is preliminary and needs a second vote to go into effect."

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