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Changes to Backyard Animal Keeping Rules I n November 2019, the Flagstaff City Council adopted changes to the rules regarding the keeping of backyard livestock, such as chickens, ducks, and rabbits, as well as pygmy and miniature goats. For those of you currently keeping chickens and other livestock within City-limits, the biggest change will be the requirement for an Animal Keeping Permit. In order to obtain one, you will need to do the following: • Respond to a short questionnaire •Acknowledge animal keeping rules • Submit plot drawing of your property with the location of your chicken coop or another animal shelter
The other minor changes include adjustments to the setback requirements for your coop. Now, if an alleyway abuts your rear yard, you’ll be able to locate it up to the property line. You will still need to maintain a 10-foot setback to property lines abutting neighboring properties, as well as a 20-foot distance your neighbors’ homes. Additionally, you will no longer be able to allow your chickens and other animals to roam in your front yard and they must be kept in their coop or shelter overnight. These changes will take effect on May 19, 2020.
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We are still crafting the details of the permitting process and other educational materials, but all future information will be located at www.flagstaff.az.gov/livestock. You can also expect a workshop that covers all of these changes, as well as backyard animal keeping basics at our Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25.
Save the date for Earth Day 2020 atBushmaster Park!
Join us at Bushmaster Park for Earth Day on Saturday, April 25, 2020! We will kick off the event with a neighborhood clean-up and return to the park for live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, workshops and activities for the whole family.
If you’d like to be an exhibitor, entertainer, or volunteer at Earth Day 2020, please contact Maggie Twomey at (928) 213-2144 or visit www.flagstaff.az.gov/earthday.
Did you Know?
You can get a rebate for making improvements to your home!
The City of Flagstaff provides rebates for energy efficiency upgrades performed within homes in Flagstaff through the Energy Rebate Program.
Upgrades like attic insulation or new energy-efficient furnace help residents save money, save energy and help to reduce our community-wide energy demand. After making these improvements, a city rebates can provide between $50 and $500 back!
A BETTER WAY OF GIVING
A COMPASSIONATE SOLUTION TO PANHANDLING
In an attempt to discourage panhandling by individuals who use the cash they receive from donors to feed substance abuse problems... while at the same time remaining compassionate to those with legitimate needs, the Flagstaff Police Department and Shadows Foundation have joined together to develop a system that allows donors to buy vouchers.
These vouchers can be given and used to purchase non-alcoholic and nontobacco related goods at participating businesses by those that receive them.
As of January 1, 2018 all recipients of Better Bucks will be allowed to use up to $10 in better Bucks Vouchers at participating merchants. Participating businesses include Bashas’, Fry’s, Savers, Freddy’s Custard & Steakburgers, Flagstaff Farmers Market, Dog Haus, and Country Host Restaurant.
Better Bucks can only be redeemed for food and important living essentials. When giving Better Bucks you know how your donation is being used.
WANT TO GIVE BETTER BUCKS?
PICK UP BETTER BUCKS FOR $6 AT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES:
BASHAS' 2700 S Woodlands Village Blvd
THE UPS STORE In the Walmart Shopping Center 2700 S Woodlands Village Blvd #300
FLAGSTAFF VISITOR CENTER 1 Historic Route 66
COCONINO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 2800 S Woodlands Village Blvd
COCONINO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 2520 N Fourth Street
FLAGSTAFF CITY-COCONINO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 300 W Aspen Avenue
EAST FLAGSTAFF COMMUNITY LIBRARY 3000 N Fourth Street, Suite 5
OR PURCHASE BY PHONE: 928-235-6599
