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Document: CC RES 08-033 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO
KEEP BANTAM SILKIE CHICKENS AS PETS IN AND R-1 ZONING DISTRICT
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
• STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 08-033
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO KEEP
BANTAM SILKIE CHICKENS AS PETS IN AN R-1 ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Staff received a request for information from Ms. Sang Tran about whether
or not the City allows chickens in the residential zoning district; and
WHEREAS, The City of St. Anthony Code of Ordinances, Section 1210.02 specifies that
livestock, including chickens, require approval from the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Tran has submitted a written request for approval from the City
Council, as outlined in Subsection 1210.02, to approve her request to keep
three female Silkie chicks as pets; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Tran has provided additional information about the Silkie chicken as a
specialty breed unique among chickens, which is kept as a pet because of its
appearance, size and quiet temperament and is not generally considered for
consumption in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Tran also stated that she has spoken with her neighbors and advised
Staff that they are not opposed to her family keeping Silkie chickens as
pets; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Tran described the enclosure that will house the Silkie chickens and
that it will be kept in the fenced back yard; and
WHEREAS, Staff contacted Hennepin County Environmental Health regarding any
concerns that they have with this request and they had none, that this matter
was within the City's jurisdiction; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of St. Anthony has completed its
consideration of the request for approval to keep as pets no more than three
(3) female Bantam Silkie chickens in an R-1 Zoning District and do hereby
approve this request from Ms. Sang Tran, dated April 21, 2008.
Adopted this 13th day of May, 2008.
Mayor
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