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City of Bloomington, Indiana – Kerry Thomson, Mayor

City Council

2011 Ordinance 11-20

TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE BLOOMINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED “ANIMALS” Re: To Amend Provisions Regarding the Permitting of Small Flocks of Chickens in Certain Residential Districts

2011 Amendment 02 (Failed)

Amendment 02

This amendment is sponsored by Councilmember Piedmont-Smith and removes a provision that prohibits the slaughtering of chickens on the harborer’s property. The amendment provides that a person who has obtained a permit to harbor chickens may slaughter a chicken for the purpose of household consumption when the chicken is no longer able to produce eggs. The amendment also requires that chicken slaughter occur in a humane manner and out of public view.

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Final 12/21/2011 Failed 2 (Sturbaum, Piedmont- Smith) - 7