The Village of Owego is pressing pause on its proposed chicken ordinance.
According to the Morning Times, the village will hold a new public hearing about the issue in the future.
During a recent meeting, residents complained about the proposed 240-square-foot back yard requirement to house chickens in the village.
The ordinance currently states that residents can have no more than one hen per 240 square feet of backyard or not more than 20 hens, whichever is less.
Following the complaints, Trustee Rusty Fuller recommended the board take its time with the ordinance before making things final.
The board will hold another public hearing at a later date. Read the full proposed ordinance here.
