CITY OF LATHROP - ORDINANCE PROPOSED FOR ADOPTION AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE LATHROP MUNICIPAL CODE (LMC) SECTION 6.16.010 TO REMOVE LOT SIZE RESTRICTIONS ON THE KEEPING OF FOWL WITHIN CITY LIMITS WHEREAS, during the January 13, 2025, Regular Meeting, Council discussed the Lathrop Municipal Code sections regarding keeping fowl within the city limits (LMC 6.16.010 through 6.16.040, 6.16.070, and 6.16.080). At that time, staff presented information on the existing Code, current enforcement procedures, and the potential impact of a change to the Code; and WHEREAS, the City of Lathrop City Council held a duly noticed public hearing at a regular meeting on March 10, 2025, to review and consider this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, this proposed code amendment is exempt according to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Article 5 SS15061 by the "Common Sense Exemption" that CEQA applies only to projects that have a potential for causing a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment; and WHEREAS, by approving this Ordinance, the City Council finds that the proposed code amendment would simplify the Municipal Code in regard to keeping fowl and would support residents access to healthy, sustainable food sources while maintaining clean and sanitary conditions in residential areas by allowing homeowners with lots smaller than 1/3 acre to have chickens or other fowl as long as the enclosures meet safety and sanitation requirements; and WHEREAS, proper notice of this public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed all written evidence and oral testimony presented to date. The Ordinance was regularly introduced by the City Council at the Regular Meeting on March 10, 2025. A certified copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinance is posted in the Office of the City Clerk at 390 Towne Centre Drive, Lathrop, and is available for review upon request. The City Council will consider the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance during the City Council Regular Meeting on April 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall Council Chamber, 390 Towne Centre Drive, Lathrop, CA TERESA VARGAS - CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF LATHROP Publication Date: 04/02/2025 MB#04-02