We, the citizens of the City of Greater Sudbury, petition the city to change By-law 2002-285 Part IX Section 29 to include and allow domestic fowl (chickens) for the purpose of egg laying in R1 zoning.
The change would make this section similar to Sections 23-28 which allow rabbits (s23), pigeons (s24), racing pigeons (s25), rodents (s26), reptiles (s27), and household birds (s28) respectfully. Basically this change would allow residential occupants to keep chickens as pets for the purpose of laying eggs.
Some of the resctrictions considered but not limited to for this by-law change would be similar to section 23 (rabbits) and would include the following :
- a maximum of 4-6 chickens (no roosters).
- must be enclosed (no free roaming).
- minimum of 12m from any dwelling and 1.2m from lot line.
- others in consideration from City council.
This by-law change would bring the City of Greater Sudbury into line with cities such as New York, Chicago and Vancouver and allow residents to share in the joy of producing food from their own backyard.
I just looked at the screen and saw 250 signatures which is honestly kind of surreal because I started this just hoping a few neighbors would get it. My living room is currently a mess of notes and half finished emails but reading through why everyone wants their own fresh eggs is actually making me feel much more confident about the city council meeting.
Reached 250 supporters
July 20, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
March 19, 2012
March 18, 2012
I was looking at the total earlier and we are creeping up on that first hundred mark so maybe take a second to ping a neighbor who keeps asking about fresh eggs. It feels like the momentum is finally building but we really need to keep this energy moving forward right now.
27 Comments
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Vanessa
8 years ago
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100% support from my family, we would actually encourage surrounding neighbours to raise chickens. We should all have some sort of knowledge and experience in living just a little more self-sufficient.
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Anonymous
8 years ago
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Backyard chickens are some of the safest, nicest pets to have - and they provide food! They are great at controlling insects and are little composting machines. Please join other great cities in allowing residents to keep pet chickens!
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Parker
8 years ago
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Laying hens are very quiet, friendly and docile. Well cared for and maintained coops produce little, if any, foul smell.
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Katherine Main
9 years ago
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There is no reason this cannot be done on a small scale. The cost of living is continuing to rise everyday and this would help families with the cost of food.
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Melanie Savoie
11 years ago
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I would be interessted in having hens in our back yard. It would be a great opertunity to teach our kids how to care for animals and everything about sustanability and food.
D
darlene beaudry
12 years ago
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lot sizes in Lively are a bit small for the restrictions listed, but i am definitely interested.
We, the citizens of the City of Greater Sudbury, petition the city to change By-law 2002-285 Part IX Section 29 to include and allow domestic fowl (chickens) for the purpose of egg laying in R1 zoning.
The change would make this section similar to Sections 23-28 which allow rabbits (s23), pigeons (s24), racing pigeons (s25), rodents (s26), reptiles (s27), and household birds (s28) respectfully. Basically this change would allow residential occupants to keep chickens as pets for the purpose of laying eggs.
Some of the resctrictions considered but not limited to for this by-law change would be similar to section 23 (rabbits) and would include the following :
- a maximum of 4-6 chickens (no roosters).
- must be enclosed (no free roaming).
- minimum of 12m from any dwelling and 1.2m from lot line.
- others in consideration from City council.
This by-law change would bring the City of Greater Sudbury into line with cities such as New York, Chicago and Vancouver and allow residents to share in the joy of producing food from their own backyard.
I just looked at the screen and saw 250 signatures which is honestly kind of surreal because I started this just hoping a few neighbors would get it. My living room is currently a mess of notes and half finished emails but reading through why everyone wants their own fresh eggs is actually making me feel much more confident about the city council meeting.
Reached 250 supporters
July 20, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
March 19, 2012
March 18, 2012
I was looking at the total earlier and we are creeping up on that first hundred mark so maybe take a second to ping a neighbor who keeps asking about fresh eggs. It feels like the momentum is finally building but we really need to keep this energy moving forward right now.
27 Comments
V
Vanessa
8 years ago
Featured
100% support from my family, we would actually encourage surrounding neighbours to raise chickens. We should all have some sort of knowledge and experience in living just a little more self-sufficient.
A
Anonymous
8 years ago
Featured
Backyard chickens are some of the safest, nicest pets to have - and they provide food! They are great at controlling insects and are little composting machines. Please join other great cities in allowing residents to keep pet chickens!
P
Parker
8 years ago
Featured
Laying hens are very quiet, friendly and docile. Well cared for and maintained coops produce little, if any, foul smell.
K
Katherine Main
9 years ago
Featured
There is no reason this cannot be done on a small scale. The cost of living is continuing to rise everyday and this would help families with the cost of food.
M
Melanie Savoie
11 years ago
Featured
I would be interessted in having hens in our back yard. It would be a great opertunity to teach our kids how to care for animals and everything about sustanability and food.
D
darlene beaudry
12 years ago
Featured
lot sizes in Lively are a bit small for the restrictions listed, but i am definitely interested.
100% support from my family, we would actually encourage surrounding neighbours to raise chickens. We should all have some sort of knowledge and experience in living just a little more self-sufficient.