Our Petition to the Village of Lombard

Amending the ordinances of the Village of Lombard to allow small flocks of backyard poultry would promote sustainability and the public welfare.

1) Backyard poultry ensure that residents have access to safe, local eggs.
2) Backyard poultry eat insects and weeds, improving the residential environment.
3) Backyard poultry can reduce waste by eating food scraps.
4) Backyard poultry are already permitted in other cities within DuPage County (including Naperville, Downers Grove, and Westmont) and Cook County (including Chicago, Oak Park, and Evanston).
5) In uncertain economic times, backyard poultry provide a measure of financial security for residents.
6) Backyard poultry make excellent and entertaining pets.
7) Perceived nuisance issues with background poultry are already regulated under existing Village ordinance.