East Hempfield Township (Lancaster County, PA) residents may only raise chickens if their land is zoned 'Agricultural' or 'Agricultural Holding.' This amounts toa bout 30% of the township, by zone. The goal of this petition is to show the Board of Supervisors the level of support in this community in order to spark discussion about modifying the zoning ordinance to allow a small flock of hens on land zoned low-density residential.
A small flock of chickens in one's backyard provides many benefits. A flock will allow the family to live a more sustainable lifestyle (reduce ecological footprint via less dependence upon mass farming and transportation), reduce pollution (chickens eat insects and provide fertilizer reducing dependence upon herbicide and pesticides, major pollutants to the Chesapeake Bay) and provide many learning opportunities for children.
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March 16, 2024
The momentum behind this push for backyard chickens is incredible. Local interest is proving this change is long overdue.
Reached 100 supporters
March 16, 2024
35 Comments
Hens should be allowed for residential use. This allows for cost savings, self sufficiency and also knowing what your hens are eating (no antibiotics or questionable feed).
5 acres is ridiculous. Again we have to ask the government to grow our own food. No roosters. But hens are beneficial for community self sustainability
I understand not having a crowing rooster,but atleast 10 hens should be allowed,less mess than one dog. thanks
Back Yard chickens are very beneficial and produce no harm to neighbors. no noise and no odor when raised appropriately. Chickens in our community should be allowed.
Having backyard chickens has many benefits besides just eggs. They eat bugs, provide fertilizer for our gardens and cheer us up with their quirky personalities. I would like to see a change in our local chicken ordinance.
Can help reduce ticks , weird vermin’s , and reduce the cost of eggs, also great for fertilizing
Chickens build community and are so great for kids!
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East Hempfield Township (Lancaster County, PA) residents may only raise chickens if their land is zoned 'Agricultural' or 'Agricultural Holding.' This amounts toa bout 30% of the township, by zone. The goal of this petition is to show the Board of Supervisors the level of support in this community in order to spark discussion about modifying the zoning ordinance to allow a small flock of hens on land zoned low-density residential.
A small flock of chickens in one's backyard provides many benefits. A flock will allow the family to live a more sustainable lifestyle (reduce ecological footprint via less dependence upon mass farming and transportation), reduce pollution (chickens eat insects and provide fertilizer reducing dependence upon herbicide and pesticides, major pollutants to the Chesapeake Bay) and provide many learning opportunities for children.
Updates
March 16, 2024
The momentum behind this push for backyard chickens is incredible. Local interest is proving this change is long overdue.
Reached 100 supporters
March 16, 2024
35 Comments
I am in favor of backyard chickens. Many benefits include tick removal, fresh eggs, learning experience for children. I found this petition as I wanted to see if ordinance has changed as my neighbors have chickens and a coop. I would love to get some fowl pets.
Hens should be allowed for residential use. This allows for cost savings, self sufficiency and also knowing what your hens are eating (no antibiotics or questionable feed).
5 acres is ridiculous. Again we have to ask the government to grow our own food. No roosters. But hens are beneficial for community self sustainability
I understand not having a crowing rooster,but atleast 10 hens should be allowed,less mess than one dog. thanks
Back Yard chickens are very beneficial and produce no harm to neighbors. no noise and no odor when raised appropriately. Chickens in our community should be allowed.
Having backyard chickens has many benefits besides just eggs. They eat bugs, provide fertilizer for our gardens and cheer us up with their quirky personalities. I would like to see a change in our local chicken ordinance.
Can help reduce ticks , weird vermin’s , and reduce the cost of eggs, also great for fertilizing
Chickens build community and are so great for kids!
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I am in favor of backyard chickens. Many benefits include tick removal, fresh eggs, learning experience for children. I found this petition as I wanted to see if ordinance has changed as my neighbors have chickens and a coop. I would love to get some fowl pets.