Title
An Ordinance amending Chapter 5 - Animals, by repealing Section 5-200 in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof a Section 5-200 - Number and type of chickens allowed to the Code of Ordinances for the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri.
(NOTE: First read by City Council on February 24, 2026. Passed by unanimous vote.)
Body
Issue/Request:
Second discussion on existing ordinance and revisions.
This is a continuation of the CEDC discussion that was held on May 14, 2025 in which the CEDC, through consent, directed staff to bring this forward to the full council. The full council heard the initial presentation on November 04, 2025. Staff was given clear direction to craft a draft ordinance that allowed for eight chickens (hens only) on residential parcels greater than 1/2 acre.
Key Issues
If the residential parcel is greater than 1/2 acre, the owner can have up to eight chickens (hens only)
Presenter
Travis Forbes, Police Chief