According to the Newnan Times-Herald, the Coweta County Board of Commissions has set a public hearing regarding an amendment to an ordinance concerning backyard chickens. This amendment would allow chickens in the backyard under certain circumstances. Many homeowner’s associations have specific prohibitions and limitations on chickens. Our Declaration and ACC Guidelines address the subject on animals by saying:
Animals. No animals, including birds, insects and reptiles, may be kept on any lot unless kept thereon solely as household pets and not for commercial purposes. No animal shall be allowed to become a nuisance. (Article IV Section 13)
ANIMALS: No animals, including birds, insects and reptiles, may be kept on any lot unless kept thereon solely as household pets and not for commercial purposes. No animal shall be allowed to become a nuisance. Homeowners(s) including their dog walkers are responsible for cleaning up after their pet on any part of Harris Estates. (ACC Guidelines)
Raising backyard chickens is increasingly popular, with more people considering them for fresh eggs, pets, and even pest control. The downsides to having chickens are that they can make a lot of noise, their droppings are smelly, and they can attract rodents and other wildlife.
If you want to learn more about this topic, consider visiting the following. Feel free to leave comments below.
- July 1st at 6PM Public Hearing at 37 Perry Street – Coweta County Board of Commissions
- Read the Newnan Times-Herald Article: “Public hearing for backyard chicken ordinance set for July 1”
- Read Article: “Should Raising Backyard Chickens In HOA Communities Be Allowed?” at CSMHOA.COM