Chickens, park use fee waivers top of council discussions

City Council hears a request from Wyatt King regarding a chicken ordinance. Photo by Sarah Brown

Chickens and park use fee waivers were the top of discussions among city councilors during their meeting on Feb. 12.

More chickens, please

Residents Wyatt King and Steven Patterson requested that the City Council consider modifying Ordinance 6.16.010 (sections A2 and A4) to allow an increase in the number of chickens a household can have.

The current ordinance allows one hen per 2,000 square feet lot, with a maximum of six chickens. King would like…