Backyard Chickens Proposal
Summary
City leaders are considering changing local rules to allow miniature pigs as household pets under strict weight, height, and sanitary guidelines.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Feb 28, 2023.
Impact analysis
May require minor equipment purchases like lift gates for animal control trucks.
Residents who wish to keep miniature pigs as indoor companion animals.
Neighbors who might be impacted by noise, odor, or nuisance issues from pets.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Get your coop ready: Killeen City Council adopts backyard chicken ordinance
Get your coop ready: Killeen City Council adopts backyard chicken ordinance The Killeen Daily Herald
City Council — February 28, 2023
The city updated animal ordinances to allow backyard chickens in Killeen, setting a limit of eight birds after listening to public concerns about animal care and neighborhood impacts.
City Council (Work) — February 21, 2023
The city considered ordinance amendments to permit up to 12 backyard hens with 25-foot property setbacks while prohibiting roosters, alongside clarifying miniature swine housing floors.
City Council (Work) — June 21, 2022
Residents asked the council to legalize backyard chickens in Killeen to help families combat rising food costs and food insecurity, noting Killeen is the only major Texas city that bans them.
City Council (Work) — May 3, 2022
City leaders are considering changing local rules to allow miniature pigs as household pets under strict weight, height, and sanitary guidelines.
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