Monday, October 7, 2013

Poplar Grove to consider chicken raising in backyards - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star

Jennifer Wheeler

Poplar Grove will be the latest municipality to weigh in on the issue. Capron and Machesney Park leaders already rejected the idea of chickens, while Rockton officials say it’s OK to keep any type of fowl as a pet, so long as they have no more than five domestic animals….

Poplar Grove’s Planning and Zoning Commission, which will determine the feasibility of it, said member Ron Quimby. That group won’t be discussing it until the November meeting.

Meanwhile, he said board members will continue to research concerns about permits, aesthetics and ordinance enforcement.

Jennifer Wheeler: 815-987-1354; jwheeler@rrstar.com; @jenmwheeler

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