Normal considering chicken coop ordinance

The central Illinois town of Normal wants to hear what residents think about a proposed backyard chicken coop ordinance.

WJBC Radio reports that a draft of the ordinance will be up for public comment at the next town Planning Commission meeting on June 9.

Two town councilmen voted against putting the measure before the public. Councilmen Adam Nielsen says he's already gotten input from residents and he's ready to decide the issue without setting the Planning Commission up for a long night of comments.

Councilwoman Sonja Reece disagrees. She says it's important to give residents a public forum on the issue.

The draft would set rules for keeping chickens, horses and homing pigeons in Normal.