The Seattle City Council on Monday passed legislation designed to encourage urban farmers.
People would be allowed to keep up to eight chickens per house; roosters would be prohibited. The Council allowed a grandfather clause that lets existing roosters remain in the city. The ordinance, which passed unanimously, also paves the way for urban farms and taller greenhouses. Specifically, it would allow:
“This is something most major cities are talking about,” Councilwoman Sally Clark said. “It’s exciting for people who want to see community gardens go to the next level.”
