tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2680664903011977089.post471989185880869968..comments2008-04-07T21:04:53.024-07:00Thomas Kriesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767145783844206988noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2680664903011977089.post-1244005927024180982008-04-07T21:04:00.000-07:002008-04-07T21:04:00.000-07:00I agree with Carla on the 50' rule. We live on a street corner, so our back yard is fairly small. Our coop is in the back corner of our lot, where four property lines come together. So technically it's not a good spot. But it's also the furthest point away from all 4 surrounding houses!<BR/><BR/>Dictating where a coop should be built doesn't seem like a good idea.Sam's momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811703157570021172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2680664903011977089.post-59824251519144609972008-04-04T23:40:00.000-07:002008-04-04T23:40:00.000-07:00The regulation of the 50' feet from any property line seems so irrational. We have that in Pasadena, Ca., also. Of course, our lot (and the majority of others) is 55'x180'. How am I to keep chickens 50' from a property line? <BR/>And why isn't this in effect for dogs?<BR/>Backyard chickens is a growing phenomenon and cities would be smart to bring their codes up to date in accordance.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your blog very much!Carlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17137889943066849207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2680664903011977089.post-57140251236233058162008-04-04T10:08:00.000-07:002008-04-04T10:08:00.000-07:00Thanks for commenting, Bonnie, and welcome to Urban Chickens! Glad to hear you're not letting the initial setback keep you from pressing on. Would love to have you share the salient points from your presentation so all can benefit. If you're so inclined, drop me an email at urbanchickensblog [at] gmail [dot] comThomasKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767145783844206988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2680664903011977089.post-74946215376457879792008-04-04T09:57:00.000-07:002008-04-04T09:57:00.000-07:00What a great blog!!!<BR/>I am currently working in Kamloops, BC, Canada to vary the current by-laws to allow hens in residential areas on lots smaller than 1 acre. I have given a presentation to the city about all the breat benefits, but to no prevail. They refused to change the laws. So since then I have been on a crusade to rally up public support and come up with solutions to the cities concerns. Blogs like your are great for getting ideas and getting connected to the urban chicken movement! Heres to food sovereignty and sustainable living!!Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02495468130632640636noreply@blogger.com