<html><head></head><body><div class="ydp3c07782eyahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:16px;"><div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><div><p class="ydpe9be9d4aMsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times New Roman,serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Times New Roman">Dear Stephanie:</span></p>
<p class="ydpe9be9d4aMsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times New Roman,serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Times New Roman">Attleboro has a solid base for the
sundry fouls associated with this fowl matter. Somewhere near the arc of the
covenant in the bowels (but not the giblets) of the MassPlanners archives is a
spirited discussion of chickens and other non traditional household animals
like pigs not named Wilbur, Piglet or Babe. You might look in the archives next
to clotheslines and snout houses. </span></p>
<p class="ydpe9be9d4aMsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times New Roman,serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Times New Roman"> </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt;">I don't know if CJ's concerns extend
to animals beyond our fine, typically flightless, feather friends but
definitions are very important is developing the bylaw/ordinance. Including a
statement that species not listed are expressly prohibited. </span></p>
<p class="ydpe9be9d4aMsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times New Roman,serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Times New Roman"> </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt;">A long time ago in a town far far away,
the ToK Town Meeting was brought to a halt, doubled over in laughter, as a
gentlemen with an innate knowledge and undeniably passion for his heirloom birds
proceeded to name off bird after bird with the repeated refrain “is my BLUE
ANDALUSIAN prohibited what about my BLACK MINORCA?” Pro Tip from a withdrawn
bylaw proposed by Animal Control: definitely prohibit peacocks.</span></p>
<p class="ydpe9be9d4aMsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times New Roman,serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Times New Roman"> </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt;">You might consult "Chicken
Chat" at </span><a href="https://heritagepoultry.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt;">https://heritagepoultry.org/</a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> use the
button that reads "cluck here" for some insight into the numerous
heritage breeds. Just within the order </span><i style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Phasianidae</i><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt;">
there are likely 150 species. ( (taxonomist of the listserve feel free to steer
me back from this deep dive out of whatever my lane is)</span></p>
<div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Times New Roman,serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Times New Roman"> </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Then as I have mentioned before when
that cute little second grade science project turns out to be a rooster be
prepared to assign to whom the role of escorting Foghorn Leghorn to the </span><i style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt;">gallus gallus</i><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> gallows or guillotine
absent a pardon from Governor Chuck.</span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br></span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal" dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt;">TBott. too chicken to go there on this side of the canal in a right to farm town.</span></div></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div><br></div><div class="ydp3c07782esignature">Thomas Bott Town Planner Falmouth, MASS<div><br></div><div><i id="ydp3c07782eyiv6753380931yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1519652102965_53159" style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font id="ydp3c07782eyiv6753380931yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1519652102965_53160" color="#4c76a2">You too could follow me on Twitter @TBottPlimoth but it clearly isn’t necessary</font></i></div></div></div>
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On Thursday, June 24, 2021, 04:07:57 PM EDT, Stephanie Davies <seniorplanner@cityofattleboro.us> wrote:
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<div><div id="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765"><div><div class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765WordSection1"><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal">The City of Attleboro has the following section in our Zoning Ordinance relating to chickens/poultry: </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"> </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal">§17–10.17 RAISING AND KEEPING POULTRY NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"> </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal">For purposes of this section, poultry is restricted to hens, guinea fowl, quail, as well as domesticated ducks and geese, and their uses are limited to pets and/or for their eggs or consumption. Raising and keeping six (6) or fewer poultry as an accessory use for non–commercial purposes is allowed by–right in any “Residential” zoning district. Raising and keeping more than (6) poultry as an accessory use for non–commercial purposes may be permitted by special permit in any “Residential” zoning district pursuant to §17–9.0 SPECIAL PERMITS. In all instances, raising and keeping poultry is subject to the following conditions: </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"> </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal">1. All poultry must be provided with both a coop and a fenced outdoor enclosure or run, subject to the following provisions: </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;">a. the fenced outdoor enclosure or run must adequately contain the poultry; </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;">b. the coop must be covered, predator and vermin resistant, and well–ventilated;</p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;">c. the coop must be located at least thirty (30') feet from the front property line; </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;">d. the coop must be located at least four (4') feet from any side and rear property lines but no less than fifteen (15') feet from the nearest abutting principal residential structure, whichever distance is greater; </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;">e. the coop and the outdoor enclosure or run shall be regularly cleaned and maintained to control odors, waste, and dust so as to prevent or minimize to the extent practicable nuisances related to such activities; </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"> </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal">2. If the established use on the premises is residential, the owner of the poultry must be a resident of said dwelling. In addition, no live poultry may be kept or raised within the dwelling. </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"> </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal">3. Roosters are expressly prohibited. </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"> </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal">4. Poultry not listed herein, such as but not limited to turkeys, pheasants, and pigeons, may be permitted by special permit pursuant to §17–9.0 SPECIAL PERMITS. </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"> </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal">5. A person shall only keep poultry with a valid permit issued by the Attleboro Health Department; and said poultry shall be licensed annually.<span style="color:#1F497D;"></span></p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;"> </span></p><div><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;"> </span></p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;">Stephanie Davies</span></p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;">Senior Land Use Planner</span></p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;">City of Attleboro</span></p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;">77 Park Street</span></p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;">Attleboro, MA 02703</span></p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;">508.223.2222, ext. 3144</span><span style="color:#1F497D;"></span></p></div><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D;"> </span></p><div class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765yqt7899534536" id="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765yqt34994"><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;"><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces@masscptc.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Hoss, Cornelius (choss@cityofpittsfield.org)<br clear="none"><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, June 24, 2021 3:22 PM<br clear="none"><b>To:</b> massplanners@masscptc.org<br clear="none"><b>Cc:</b> Joyner, Nathaniel <njoyner@cityofpittsfield.org><br clear="none"><b>Subject:</b> [Massplanners] Chickens and other non-traditional household animal requirements</p></div></div><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"> </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal">The City of Pittsfield is searching for examples of ordinances/bylaws related to the keeping of non-household animals outside of an agricultural setting. We are interested in how communities have approached this whether it be through zoning, health department regulations, or other options, as well as corresponding fees.</p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"> </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal">Thanks!</p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"> </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal">CJ</p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"> </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal">Cornelius J. Hoss, AICP</p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal">City Planner</p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"> </p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal">City of Pittsfield</p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal">Department of Community Development</p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal">70 Allen Street, Room 205</p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal">Pittsfield, MA 01201</p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"><a shape="rect" href="mailto:choss@cityofpittsfield.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">choss@cityofpittsfield.org</a></p><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal">(413) 499-9366</p></div><p class="ydp4a107b8byiv5014158765MsoNormal"> </p></div></div></div><div class="ydp4a107b8byqt7899534536" id="ydp4a107b8byqt00592">-- <br clear="none">MassPlanners mailing list<br clear="none"><a shape="rect" href="mailto:MassPlanners@masscptc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MassPlanners@masscptc.org</a><br clear="none"><a shape="rect" href="http://masscptc.org/mailman/listinfo/massplanners_masscptc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://masscptc.org/mailman/listinfo/massplanners_masscptc.org</a><br clear="none"></div></div>
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