Overland Park Backyard Chickens Stay Winning: Check New Rules

The Golden Ghetto is going the way of farmland . . . Some argue that the backyard chicken lifestyle is more sustainable and teaches families about the intricacies of the food chain.

Meanwhile . . . 

There's no denying a simple truism understood by longtime residents: This formerly upscale & conservative enclave would have NEVER allowed this kind of stunt 30 years ago.

Famously . . . This is one of the many JoCo communities who opposed a White Castle and didn't want to allow resident to paint their houses any color but beige. 

Check the recently approved regs . . .

The main rules include no chickens on single or two-family properties within the city or any residential property less than 3 acres with some exceptions and they must be used for non-commercial purposes only.

The full rundown of rules and restrictions can be found on the city’s website.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Raising Chickens: Some Overland Park residents get the green light for poultry on their property

The Overland Park City Council voted Monday night in favor of allowing some residents to raise chickens on their property.

Want to raise chickens in the backyard? Now you can in Overland Park

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - The city of Overland Park passed an ordinance allowing people to raise chickens in their backyard. At Monday's city council meeting, seven voted in favor, while th...