HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Planning Commission will look over text amendments to its zoning regulations regarding the keeping of chickens at its meeting on Tuesday. Below is the proposed text to be considered by the Planning Commission.
Sec. 27-919 Keeping of Chickens
The Keeping of Chickens shall be permitted as an accessory use to any principal lawful use in the R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6 and MH districts provided the following requirements are met:
A. A maximum of 8 chickens may be kept in the side or rear yard only on any zoning lot listed above. For rear yards over 2,000 sq. ft. 1 additional chicken may be kept for each additional 250 sq. ft. up to a maximum of 20 chickens.
B. All chickens must be kept within a fenced part of a yard and provided with appropriate shelter. All chicken coops, hen houses and other structures used to house chickens must be kept in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 7, Animal and Fowl Regulations of the Hutchinson City Code.
C. All chicken coops, hen houses and other structures used to house chickens must be set back a minimum of 10 feet from side lots, 5 feet from rear lot line and 20 feet from any adjacent residential dwelling, church, school or business that is outside of the owner’s property lines and shall not project closer to the front or side street than the principal structure.
D. NO Roosters shall be kept.
E. NO public slaughtering or processing of chickens allowed.
F. Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to zoos, animal exhibits, veterinarian services, pet stores or the State Fairgrounds.
G. Anyone Keeping Chickens improperly and found to allow chickens to run from their property and damage the property of their neighbors will be subject to action pursuant to Chapter 7, Animal and Fowl Regulations of the Hutchinson City Code.
The Planning Commission will also discuss if any other changes are needed in the regular spring update of the zoning regulations, which usually happens in April.
Also, the owners of Uptown Hutch have asked for a replat of a portion of the property and that will be considered, as well.
The Hutchinson Planning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the City Council Chambers at 125 East Ave. B.
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