PCR2014056
RESOLUTION #P.C. 056-2014
RECOMMENDATION TO COMMON COUNCIL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17 ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGO TO ALLOW FOWL
WHEREAS, Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code regulates Zoning Codes within the City of Muskego, and
WHEREAS, The Zoning Code regulates various animal related ordinances , and
WHEREAS, The Committee of the Whole, after considerable constituent input, directed staff to bring forward an
ordinance under Chapter 17 that may allow backyard fowl on properties of 120,000 square feet or less, and
WHEREAS, A public hearing was held on September 23, 2014 to consider the amendm ents.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission recommends the proposed changes to Chapter 1 7
of the Municipal Code relating to the allowance of fowl on residential properties to the Common Council subject to
the following.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the wording of “fowl” in the proposed ordinance be changed to “Chickens.”
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the ordinance should be treated like all other animal ordinances in the city
which do not require a formal permit and do not require neighbor permission.
Plan Commission
City of Muskego
Adopted: October 7, 2014
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: October 7, 2014
ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary