May 12, 2012 (La Mesa) – A plucky group of La Mesa residents turned out at last week’s Council hearing to ask that smaller property owners be granted the right to raise chickens and savor fresh eggs.
Councilwoman Ruth Sterling asked to add consideration of chicken ownership to this Tuesday’s agenda for a discussion by Council.
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April 16, 2012 (El Cajon) – “The time has come. After 100 years of chickens being illegal in El Cajon, it’s time to bring back some private property rights,” Councilman Gary Kendrick told ECM in an exclusive interview today. On April 24 at 3 p.m., Kendrick will introduce a measure asking staff to develop an ordinance that would legalize owning hens (but not roosters) within city limits.
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By Miriam Raftery
February 3, 2012 (San Diego) – On Tuesday, San Diego’s City Council voted unanimously to approve an “urban agriculture plan” that encourages city residents to grow their own food--and sell some items.
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By Miriam Raftery
go) – On Tuesday, San Diego’s City Council voted unanimously to approve an “urban agriculture plan” that encourages city residents to grow their own food--and sell some items.
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