Backyard Chicken Special Exceptions
Summary
Keeping hens in Monroeville's R-2 districts requires a special exception from the Zoning Hearing Board. This case shows the board looks at coop security, waste management, and neighbor input — and here found no complaints after six years.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
None anticipated.
The applicant keeps her existing hens legally and neighbors get shared eggs.
None identified, though adjacent property owners may raise concerns regarding noise, odor, or aesthetics.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Zoning Hearing Board (1st Wednesday of every month, 7:00 pm) (Regular) - Nov 4, 2026
Keeping hens in Monroeville's R-2 districts requires a special exception from the Zoning Hearing Board. This case shows the board looks at coop security, waste management, and neighbor input — and here found no complaints after six years.
Zoning Hearing Board (1st Wednesday of every month, 7:00 pm) (Regular) - May 6, 2026
Two separate households on Shumaker Drive and Brunner Drive received approval to keep chicken coops and raise up to four hens as pets and for family use.
Related development
Conway Chicken Coop Special Exception
A backyard coop stays in place at the far rear of a fenced lot, with no neighbor objections on record.
Allen Chicken Coop
Allows continued operation of a residential chicken coop.
Booher Chicken Coop
Grants permission for backyard hens for family use and education.
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