We, the citizens of Berryville, Virginia, petition the Council of Berryville to lift the ban on chicken hens.
We affirm that every residence in Berryville should not be prohibited from keeping at least 6 chicken hens. Virginia code § 3.2-6510 prohibits the selling of chicks under 2 months old in quantities less than six.
We accept that the town may have an interest in not allowing roosters.
We affirm that it is the responsibility of the owner of the chickens to care
for the chickens properly just as the owner would care for a dog, cat,
or other animal under the owner's care.
We affirm that it is the responsibility of the owner of the chickens to keep them on the owner's property.
We affirm that a permit for such a limited number of hens should not be required. A permitting process would serve no purpose but to add unnecessary bureaucracy and unnecessary work for Town staff.
[Visit the website at http://www.berryvillechickens.weebly.com]
Updates
April 29, 2014
Reaching this point has been a long and draining climb. Seeing so many neighbors back this simple change keeps me moving forward even when the town council doors stay shut.
37 Comments
Just to not confuse anyone. I think this is a very reasonable request especially since they are not asking for roosters.
Allow chickens in Berryville. I understand if roosters remain prohibited, but hens are quiet and very enjoyable pets that provide food to their owners.
We are considering a move to Berryville from Leesburg and are shocked that backyard chickens are not allowed.
We continue to hear the cry to keep this county agricultural and not another Loudon County, yet, they allow chickens and we don't? Something is wrong with this picture. It wasn't that many years ago when they were allowed, simply revert back - oh, yea... that would be too easy.
I would love to see Berryville join the ranks of towns and cities that recognize the rights of property owners to keep and care for chickens on their own land.
It is incredibly backward the way this was decided previously. Total lack of representation on the part of the ward 1 councilman at the time.
I don't see why the town of Berryville can't have chickens or roosters for that matter. It's not that large and if we can deal with the train at 5:00am as well as the fire alarm, who cares of a rooster crows. It's really not all that loud. They are wonderful as well as great with eating bucks. Those are just one Clarke County Resident's opinion. Hope others share them as well.
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We, the citizens of Berryville, Virginia, petition the Council of Berryville to lift the ban on chicken hens.
We affirm that every residence in Berryville should not be prohibited from keeping at least 6 chicken hens. Virginia code § 3.2-6510 prohibits the selling of chicks under 2 months old in quantities less than six.
We accept that the town may have an interest in not allowing roosters.
We affirm that it is the responsibility of the owner of the chickens to care
for the chickens properly just as the owner would care for a dog, cat,
or other animal under the owner's care.
We affirm that it is the responsibility of the owner of the chickens to keep them on the owner's property.
We affirm that a permit for such a limited number of hens should not be required. A permitting process would serve no purpose but to add unnecessary bureaucracy and unnecessary work for Town staff.
[Visit the website at http://www.berryvillechickens.weebly.com]
Updates
April 29, 2014
Reaching this point has been a long and draining climb. Seeing so many neighbors back this simple change keeps me moving forward even when the town council doors stay shut.
37 Comments
Looking to buy a home in the town of Berryville and would love three pet chickens
Just to not confuse anyone. I think this is a very reasonable request especially since they are not asking for roosters.
Allow chickens in Berryville. I understand if roosters remain prohibited, but hens are quiet and very enjoyable pets that provide food to their owners.
We are considering a move to Berryville from Leesburg and are shocked that backyard chickens are not allowed.
We continue to hear the cry to keep this county agricultural and not another Loudon County, yet, they allow chickens and we don't? Something is wrong with this picture. It wasn't that many years ago when they were allowed, simply revert back - oh, yea... that would be too easy.
I would love to see Berryville join the ranks of towns and cities that recognize the rights of property owners to keep and care for chickens on their own land.
It is incredibly backward the way this was decided previously. Total lack of representation on the part of the ward 1 councilman at the time.
I don't see why the town of Berryville can't have chickens or roosters for that matter. It's not that large and if we can deal with the train at 5:00am as well as the fire alarm, who cares of a rooster crows. It's really not all that loud. They are wonderful as well as great with eating bucks. Those are just one Clarke County Resident's opinion. Hope others share them as well.
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