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Affordable homes and animals: Rooster can remain despite 'wise-size' Lincoln houses


Published on 2024-12-16 23:20:50 - Lincoln Journal Star
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  • The City Council approved a plan to build 81 "wise size" homes in northwest Lincoln and got assurances from the health department that a rooster on adjacent land can remain.

The article from the Journal Star discusses a unique zoning issue in Lincoln, Nebraska, where a rooster named "Wise Size" was allowed to remain in a residential area despite city ordinances typically prohibiting roosters due to noise concerns. The rooster, owned by a family who moved into a new affordable housing development, was granted an exception after neighbors supported the family's request. This decision highlights the community's effort to balance urban living with small-scale animal husbandry, reflecting broader discussions on urban agriculture and the integration of animals in city environments. The article also touches on the broader context of affordable housing in Lincoln, noting that the development where the family lives is part of an initiative to provide more affordable living options, which sometimes leads to unique zoning and community integration challenges.

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