Aren chicken coops an eyesore?
Suburban chicken owners, unlike rural folks with acreage, have their chicken’s enclosures in their backyard living space. Thus, they tend to be well-built, well-maintained, pretty structures. The South Portland ordinance will contain restrictions to ensure that henhouses and coops are attractive and well-maintained, and not a detriment to the neighborhood. Take a look at some of the links about “backyard chickens” to see some adorable chicken coops in other urban communities.
