Seeking Public Input Regarding Chicken Ordinance Revision(s)

At the May 14th Board of Health meeting, citizens interested in revising the current chicken ordinance were in attendance to support a revision that would allow residents with less than 1/2 acre of land to raise chickens inside the city of Columbia. Current ordinance allows one chicken per 1/2 acre of land inside the city limits. Please share your comments in regards to a possible chicken ordinance revision.

Seeking Public Input Regarding Animal Control Ordinances

The Board of Health is collecting public comment before they begin drafting a new animal control ordinance that will address the overpopulation of unwanted pets. Any stakeholder involved with the plight of unwanted animals or any resident interested in future City of Columbia or Boone County ordinances is invited to leave comments.

Click here to read minutes from previous Board of Health meetings.
Click here to current City of Columbia and Boone County Animal Control ordinances.

Thank you for your comments and your interest in public health. Please be advised that inappropriate comments and/or those containing foul language will be removed by the blog administrator.