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By taking the lead in creating codes helping Roeland Park citizens to keep backyard hens, we believe our city would be taking another step in promoting the nationwide trend in healthy, sustainable, green living.
City Hens in Roeland Park (KS)
Chickens in the Yard - KANSAS CITY
VIDEO from KC TV 5 - Evening News 11/8/2010
http://www.kctv5.com/local-video/index.h
Town Meeting: Straw poll at the meeting- Majority of residents in favor of allowing keeping hens. 4 present intend on getting them. Most arguments could easily be applied to dog owners, backyard sheds, etc.
Teachable moments to work with:
How will it affect property values? Typically cities that allow hens have a higher property value than those without. Followup quantitative info to come. 65% of the metro areas in the US allow backyard hens. Seatlle has just increased the number of hens allowed.
Could hens pose a health threat? The CDC has safe handling guidelines that are common sense things we all do like washing our hands. Most diseases only become a problem when hens are crowded, dirty, with no access to fresh air and less than good diet. A backyard microflock does not have the typical disease condusive environment needed for the diseases to occur and spread.
What if people do not take care of their hens? Good ordinances give good basic animal care guidelines. There is the same chance of negligence with any pet citizens choose to get.
“No matter whether you’re in favor or opposed to chickens, a lot of work has to happen,” she said.
Foster said in addition to spending $20,000 on attorney fees and other costs to implement a new ordinance, allowing chickens would require additional time from administrative and codes enforcement staff.
“The question is: Do you want our time invested in this or something else, such as other code enforcement issues?” she said. “We have 2,860 houses and one codes enforcement officer, so this is one more issue that would have to be dealt with.”
~~ COMMENT~~Fact-checking and announcements made by some of the principals involved have been proved to be inaccurate and questionable, at best. We can hope that Roeland Park as a whole will not be hampered by the privileged few who are counting on the ignorance of many.
IN FACT:
The $20,000 estimate quoted (estimated attorney fees and other costs to implement a new ordinance) is incorrect. The actual amount has been recalculated to something closer to $2,000. Please confirm this with Roeland Park City Hall and post a correction, if possible.
Thanks!
Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2010/11/12/2423130/roeland-park-debates-urban-chickens.html#ixzz15mkh4RiT
IN FACT:
The $20,000 estimate quoted (estimated attorney fees and other costs to implement a new ordinance) is incorrect. The actual amount has been recalculated to something closer to $2,000. Please confirm this with Roeland Park City Hall and post a correction, if possible.
Thanks!
Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2010/11/12/2423130/roeland-park-debates-urban-chickens.html#ixzz15mkh4RiT
2 comments:
Thank you for your support! We are in this to give people dedicated to a sustainable and healthy lifestyle the choice to raise their own eggs. And backyard hens are great for so many other reasons too!
Don't forget, if you are resident of Roeland Park...write your council members and the mayor expressing your opionion! Links are on the blog: www.chirpks.blogspot.com
Thank you for your continued support!
Thank you for the post!
We are working toward giving those who want to live a sustainable, healthy lifestyle the opportunity to raise backyard hens.
We are raising awareness while diffusing myths and misconceptions. This is every person's right...to have a say in their food choices.
Tomorrow night Nov 22 we have another chance to be heard. If you are drawn please join us at Roeland Park City hall at 6 pm.
If you are an RP resident please write your council person and the mayor...links are found in our side bar at www.chirpks.blogspot.com
Thank you again for spreading the word and the support! CHIRP
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