Great news for the less-traditional-pet owners out there: Novato is ready to lift its ban on backyard beekeeping and chicken raising. The city council plans to conduct a community survey first and consider various regulatory options but aims, above all, to keep the new rules simple. Rather than requiring permits, the council has expressed its desire to regulate chickens and hives based on standards like property size. To avoid hiring a full-time inspector, enforcement will likely be based on response to complaints. We couldn’t bee happier.
