Canonsburg Council To Consider Chickens

Canonsburg Borough Council hosted a public hearing Monday night regarding an amendment to a zoning ordinance. The amendment would permit non-commercial keeping of chickens within the Borough. The hearing lasted less than five minutes, and there were no public comments. Council President Eric Chandler says the individuals who wanted to have chickens were happy with the ordinance amendment, so he did not expect a large turnout at the hearing. Those who want to keep chickens within the Borough will have to follow some rules. There will be certain setbacks, a limit on the number of chickens a person is allowed, and cleanliness requirements. Council will vote on the ordinance amendment during their regular voting meeting on Monday, November 9.