Platte City Fights Over Backyard Chickens

Notes and an update on the struggle to determine the character of a nearby community: 

Suburban or rural?!? 

Here's a glimpse at the debate as keeping chicken becomes a worthwhile hack for so many people looking to fight inflation . . .  

According to city code, chickens are only permitted on properties with at least two acres of land, a requirement no residential property in Platte City currently meets. 

The rule came into sharper focus this spring when city officials discovered a surprising number of code violations during their annual code enforcement review.

"In the past, the city has largely stayed away from enforcing the zoning restrictions on residential chickens until its annual spring code enforcement sweep this year. The city was more aware of this issue due to citizen reports of residential chickens," said Platte City Mayor Steve Hoeger. "In looking more closely during the code sweep, the city found that residential chickens were more widespread than previously known."

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

Platte City residents speak out against ban on backyard chickens

Platte City leaders will discuss the future of backyard chickens in a public meeting happening this evening at City Hall.