Easter Weekend

February 2010 City of Nanaimo ammended Bylaw 4923 Section 8(c);
"Notwithstanding Section 8(a) a maximum of four (4) chickens or ducks may be kept on a lot less than 0.4 hectares (1 acre) in size, but where the lot is less than 450 sqm (4843.75 sq ft) no more than two (2) chickens or ducks may be kept, providing that;
1) No roosters, cocks or cokerels, or peacocks and the like are kept on the property.
2) A min. enclosure of 0.37sqm (4 sq ft) must be provided per chicken or duck.
3) Any structure containing chickens or ducks whether portable or stationary, is subject to setback requirements or the zone.
4) structures housing chickens or ducks must be kept clean, dry and free of odours.
5) Areas within and around structures are kept free of vermin.
6) Any diseased chicken or duck is killed and the carcass destroyed.
7) No slaughtering of chickens or ducks occurs on the property.
8) Chicken and duck manure and waste products are composted or disposed of to prevent odours; and
9) Chickens or ducks are not permitted within a dwelling unit."

I looked at the City of Nanaimo map which shows this property is 6900 sq ft (115x60) although technically it's only half that size because there is a second house on this lot. We're getting four chickens based on the "lot size" which should only become an issue if the neighbors get chickens. BC Assessment also does not acknowledge the residence next door as a legitimate address, one can only assume that this home was built without a city permit, many years ago.