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Amy Allen <br />24898 Fawn Drive <br />Good evening, council members. My name is Amy Allen and my statement today is in reference to the <br />ordinance regarding housing restrictions for backyard chickens within city limits. I have been a proud <br />citizen of North Olmsted for 2 years and held a rewarding career as a veterinary technician for the past <br />21 years. Recently, I was excited to find out from a veterinary colleague and fellow resident of North <br />Olmsted that we were allowed to keep up to 10 hens on our property. What a rewarding way to explore <br />a more sustainable lifestyle and teach our kids some of the very basics our country is based on, <br />especially in these uncertain times. But then I was extremely frustrated and disappointed to read the <br />housing contradictions in another (hard to find) ordinance. I was made aware that recent steps have <br />been taken to eliminate these distance requirements which are virtually unattainable on most North <br />Olmsted lots. I would like to see the next steps taken by the council to rectify these inconsistencies as <br />soon as possible. With changes made, I would gladly welcome inspections or pay permit fees to be able <br />to legally keep chickens on my property and I'm sure most responsible pet owners would agree. <br />Obviously, the council recognized the importance of allowing backyard chickens by developing an <br />ordinance to do so in the first place. Let's make that dream a reality for more residents like me by <br />creating a sensible and feasible housing solution. Thank you for your time and stay safe. <br />