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LAYTON, Utah (AP) -- Chickens in Layton will soon have more places to call home.
The Layton City Council has approved allowing chickens in the backyards of residents who have a 14,000-square-foot or larger lot.
City officials say the larger lots will prevent backyard chicken coops from being on top of their next-door neighbor.
In addition, those raising chickens will need to receive from the city an annual $30 backyard chicken permit. The revenues will be used to balance any animal-related enforcement cost that may occur.
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Information from: Standard-Examiner
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