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KristenW1
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| 08/17/2008 8:43 PM |
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We are a community of about 100 homes outside city limits. Our covenants are fairly simple. They state no animals allowed, except for pets. We have someone with a pet duck, and someone with a few hens. There have been no complaints. I am inclined to consider these pets. Anyone have experience with this?
According to our local paper, backyard chickens are increasingly popular with people interested in green/sustainable living. I'm not sure what to think, but I guess I'm willing to let this play out. Just curious if anyone has encountered this. |
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MicheleD
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| 08/17/2008 8:48 PM |
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No. Chickens and ducks would not be allowed in our community.
Neither would pigs, which someone tried.
We live fairly close to the 'rural' area, but even if our CC&Rs didn't restrict them, our local Zoning Ordinances do.
Here's our CC&R:
Section 4. Animals. No animals, including reptiles, livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept on any lot, except that dogs, cats or other household pets (meaning the domestic pets traditionally recognized as household pets in the geographic area) may be kept, provided they are not kept, bred or maintained for any commercial or breeding purposes. |
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BrianB
(California)
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| 08/17/2008 9:41 PM |
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So michele, your codes prohibit children? I wanna live in your HOA. that would be heaven...
(at least, last i checked my biology degree, kids are members of the Animal kingdom, chordata phyla, mammalia class, primate order, etc. Very definitely animals, by all definitions of an animal.) |
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GeorgerwilliamsW
(Indiana)
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| 08/18/2008 1:04 AM |
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Michele,
What about ducks that inhabit our ponds? If I feed them, does that constitute keeping them, in your opinion? If not, what would I have to do to make it a violation of the covenant?
Where is the line drawn?
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MicheleD
(Kentucky)
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| 08/18/2008 6:34 AM |
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I think I'm catching on to your game.
I'll opt not to play, thanks.
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KristenW1
(North Carolina)
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| 08/18/2008 8:17 AM |
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Our local ordinances allow backyard chickens, and if there are only a few with names and they are not used for meat, then I am inclined to allow them on the assumption they are indeed pets.
In my research, I found this interesting synopsis about the question. Apparently, the city of Clay Alabama is dealing with this right now.
http://www.urbanchickens.net/2008/07/are-urban-chickens-really-pets.html
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BradP
(Kansas)
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| 08/18/2008 8:46 AM |
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Kristen:
I would say that is your documents are that vague you have to allow them...I could have a cow, horse and an elephant in my yard and say they are pets and there would be nothing you could do about it...unless you have information that they are raising these animals to see or slaughter there isn't much IMO you can do. |
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JohnB7
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| 08/18/2008 9:48 AM |
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Posted By BrianB on 08/17/2008 9:41 PM
So michele, your codes prohibit children? I wanna live in your HOA. that would be heaven...
(at least, last i checked my biology degree, kids are members of the Animal kingdom, chordata phyla, mammalia class, primate order, etc. Very definitely animals, by all definitions of an animal.)
join mine - it's 55+ only
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