The appeal period for this zoning bylaw amendment is now over and Council's decision is final. If you have any questions about having a domestic fowl coop on your property, please contact our Land Use Planner.
Proposed Zoning Bylaw Changes for Hobby Farms and Domestic Fowl
This page was originally published on January 6, 2025. It is updated as new information is available.
Council passed an amendment to the Township's zoning bylaw on April 29 regarding the keeping of domestic fowl coops more broadly within the Township and, in particular, within settlement areas. Bylaw 2025-22 is an amendment to the Township's Zoning Bylaw 2022-37.
June 26, 2025: Notice of no appeals
Council reviewed a proposed bylaw at the regular meeting on April 29. You can view the agenda, minutes and a recording of this meeting on our Council Calendar.
View the notice of passing for this amendment.
April 3, 2025: Committee of the Whole - Community Development
A supplementary report was reviewed by the Committee of the Whole - Community Development on April 7, which addresses domestic fowl in settlement areas only. You can review the report, agenda, minutes and a recording from this meeting on our Council Calendar.
March 3, 2025: Committee of the Whole - Community Development
A report on the proposed amendment was reviewed by the Committee of the Whole – Community Development on March 3. You can view the agenda, minutes and recording from this meeting on our Council Calendar.
February 3, 2025: public meeting
A public meeting was be held by the Committee of the Whole – Community Development on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 18 Centre Street, Spencerville. You can view the public notice for meeting details.
Thank you to everyone that joined us to share your feedback. You can find meeting details, minutes and video in our Council Calendar.
You can also view the presentation materials from this meeting.
An open house was held on January 28 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 18 Centre Street, Spencerville.
We thank everyone that came out to learn more, ask questions, and share feedback at the open house. You can find meeting details in our Community Calendar.
Public comments and feedback
Thank you to everyone that shared feedback throughout this public process.
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