City of Marshfield Planning Commission to Discuss Chicken Ordinance at Meeting Tomorrow

Monday, May 15th, 2023 -- 12:01 PM

The City of Marshfield is looking into allowing residents to have backyard chickens on their property, but before any decision is made, the Plan Commission is seeking public input.

A proposed ordinance would allow up to four chickens on a single-family lot, provided the property owners secure the required license and abide by specific regulations. At the next Plan Commission meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, May 16, at 7 PM., in City Hall, members of the Commission will review and consider input gathered from citizens regarding the proposal.

The feedback received will help the Commission members provide a recommendation to the City’s Common Council. As always, they provide citizens a time to speak during the "public comment" period to voice their concerns on this issue with the Commission at its May 16th meeting, after which the Commission may schedule the ordinance for a vote at the June 20, 2023 meeting, if formal consideration is deemed appropriate.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.