Title
What We Heard Report - Public Engagement - Chickens on Parcels Less Than Two Acres
Proposed Motion
That the Chickens on Parcels Less than Two Acres report be received for information, as presented.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the proposed motion.
Purpose
A Public Engagement Plan was developed to gather information and feedback from residents to assist Parkland County in determining if an amendment to Bylaw 2015-09 Animal Control is required to allow chickens on parcels of land less than two acres. This report is to advise Committee of the Whole of the progress, to date, of the Public Engagement Plan that was approved at the November 24th, 2020 Council meeting.
Summary
Parkland County Animal Control Bylaw 2015-09 does not currently allow chickens on parcels of land less than two acres in size. Council has been approached by residents, most recently in June of this year, seeking consideration for amending the current Bylaw to allow it. Administration carried out an initial review and presented findings (RFD 20-199) at the October 20, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting where the Committee directed Administration to present a Public Engagement Plan regarding a potential amendment to Bylaw 2015-09 Animal Control allowing Chickens on parcels of land less than two acres in size.
A Public Engagement Plan was developed and supported by Council (RFD 20-227). The plan included educating residents about the potential amendment and secondly seeking feedback on it.
This report summarizes the Public Engagement process, stakeholders involved, and the feedback obtained.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
Council is committed to open, accountable and responsive decision making, which includes appropriate and timely levels of engagement with the public.
Financial Impact:
Cost: $0.00
Source of Funding: N/A