Township of North Stormont - Backyard Hen Survey

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* 1. Do you live within a settlement area (town, village, or hamlet)?

Yes

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* 2. Do you support residents being allowed to keep hens on residential property in the Township of North Stormont?

Yes

Undecided

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* 3. Would you be interested in having hens on your property?

Yes

Undecided

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* 4. On what type of residential properties should backyard hens be permitted?

Hens should only be permitted for single detached homes.

Hens should be permitted on any property including duplexes, townhouses, or apartment buildings.

Hens should only be permitted on residential lots outside of settlement areas

Hens should not be permitted on residential properties

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* 5. Should a rural residential lot be permitted more hens than residential lots within a settlement area?

Yes

If yes, how many?

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* 6. If backyard hens were to be allowed on residential properties in the Township of North Stormont, how many hens per property would be an appropriate limit?

Up to 4

Up to 6

Up to 10

More than 10

Backyard hens should not be allowed

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* 7. Why are you interested in being allowed to keep hens on you residential property in North Stormont? Please select all that apply.

I want fresh eggs for my household

I'm interested in having hens as pets

I believe keeping hens would be a fun, educational activity

I want to sell eggs

I want to eat chicken I've raised myself

I am not interested in keeping hens

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What concerns do you have about residents being allowed to keep hens on their residential properties in North Stormont? Please select all that apply.

Noise

Smell

Sanitary/health concerns

May attract predatory wildlife and/or other rodents

Animal welfare

Disease transmission or avian influenza

Property values/appearances

Roaming of hens

Other (please specify)

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* 9. If hens were to be allowed in the Township of North Stormont, which of the following regulations should apply? Please select all that apply.

Sale of products (eggs, meat, manure) not allowed

Sale of products (eggs, meat, manure) allowed

Home butchering of birds not allowed

Home butchering of birds allowed

Standards of care regarding coop construction

Standards of care regarding cleanliness and manure handling

License/registration for chicken keeping

Minimum coop and run size

Maximum coop and run size

Minimum distance from property lines

Minimum distance from neighbouring buildings

Minimum property size

Limit on number of hens

No roosters allowed

Permission from immediate and/or abutting neighbours

Notification to immediate and/or abutting neighbours

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* 10. If the township were to allow residents to have hens on their property, please let us know how much you agree or disagree with the following statements. The rating scheme is as follows:

First circle 'strongly disagree'
Second circle 'disagree'
Third circle 'indifferent'
Fourth circle 'agree'
Fifth circle 'strongly agree'


Residents should have to apply for a permit or license before having backyard hens.	Residents should have to apply for a permit or license before having backyard hens.	Residents should have to apply for a permit or license before having backyard hens.	Residents should have to apply for a permit or license before having backyard hens.	Residents should have to apply for a permit or license before having backyard hens.	Residents should have to apply for a permit or license before having backyard hens.
The township should inspect all properties to ensure appropriate setback and construction before permitting a backyard chicken coop.	The township should inspect all properties to ensure appropriate setback and construction before permitting a backyard chicken coop.	The township should inspect all properties to ensure appropriate setback and construction before permitting a backyard chicken coop.	The township should inspect all properties to ensure appropriate setback and construction before permitting a backyard chicken coop.	The township should inspect all properties to ensure appropriate setback and construction before permitting a backyard chicken coop.	The township should inspect all properties to ensure appropriate setback and construction before permitting a backyard chicken coop.
The township should charge a fee to conduct inspections before issuing a permit for backyard hens.	The township should charge a fee to conduct inspections before issuing a permit for backyard hens.	The township should charge a fee to conduct inspections before issuing a permit for backyard hens.	The township should charge a fee to conduct inspections before issuing a permit for backyard hens.	The township should charge a fee to conduct inspections before issuing a permit for backyard hens.	The township should charge a fee to conduct inspections before issuing a permit for backyard hens.
Backyard hens should require a license every year, like a dog license.	Backyard hens should require a license every year, like a dog license.	Backyard hens should require a license every year, like a dog license.	Backyard hens should require a license every year, like a dog license.	Backyard hens should require a license every year, like a dog license.	Backyard hens should require a license every year, like a dog license.

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* 11. If hens were to be allowed in the Township of North Stormont, what would be an appropriate minimum setback for coops from neighbouring properties?

At least 2 metres

At least 3 metres

At least 4 metres

More than 4 metres

Other (please specify)

Township of North Stormont - Backyard Hen Survey

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* 1. Do you live within a settlement area (town, village, or hamlet)?

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* 2. Do you support residents being allowed to keep hens on residential property in the Township of North Stormont?

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* 3. Would you be interested in having hens on your property?

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* 4. On what type of residential properties should backyard hens be permitted?

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* 5. Should a rural residential lot be permitted more hens than residential lots within a settlement area?

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* 6. If backyard hens were to be allowed on residential properties in the Township of North Stormont, how many hens per property would be an appropriate limit?

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* 7. Why are you interested in being allowed to keep hens on you residential property in North Stormont? Please select all that apply.

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* 8. What concerns do you have about residents being allowed to keep hens on their residential properties in North Stormont? Please select all that apply.

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* 9. If hens were to be allowed in the Township of North Stormont, which of the following regulations should apply? Please select all that apply.

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* 11. If hens were to be allowed in the Township of North Stormont, what would be an appropriate minimum setback for coops from neighbouring properties?

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* 12. Are there any other comments you wish to provide?