Backup_ATCFPB_Title 3 Amendment Presentation — original pdf

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TITLE 3 AMENDMENTS – ANIMAL REGULATIONS MARCEL ELIZONDO, MPH, RS; INTERIM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, AUSTIN PUBLIC HEALTH/ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION BACKGROUND  What are the current setbacks for fowl enclosures?  Initial Sanitary expectations  Current challenges PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTIONS  On November 21, 2013, Council voted 6-1 to amend the zoning section of Urban Farms (§ 25-2-863) and Enclosures for Fowl (§ 3-2- 16). Compromise Compromise with non-chicken owners GOALS TO ACCOMPLISH Increase Sustainable food; increase the number of residents able to keep chickens, eggs on properties unable to meet the current setback distance of 50’ Clarify Clarify codes and regulations for residents; citizen expectations PROPOSAL  Setback distance  Minimize the setback distance for fowl enclosures from 50’  30’ NEXT STEPS  Receive support from:  Austin Travis County Food Policy Board  Public Health Committee  Support form these two organizations will be conveyed to City Council in their considerations. THANK YOU CONTACT INFORMATION: MARCEL.ELIZONDO@AUSTINTEXAS.GOV, OFFICE # 512-978-0300, OPTION 5.