A proposed pilot project that would allow residents in four wards to raise chickens in their backyards will skirt wards in the South Bayview area. City Council pondered the issue Monday and deferred a vote to today. The young Patel brothers, Andrew and Matthew, had hoped to see the inclusion of at least Ward 26 (Leaside) where they have had chickens for many years in their parents yard at Sutherland Drive and Southlea Ave. They even won blue ribbons at the agriculture fair for their work. Tuesday’s motion would authorize chickens (but no noisy roosters) in Ward 5 Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Ward 13 Parkdale-High Park, Ward 21 St. Paul’s and Ward 32 Beaches East York. The St. Paul’s boundary on the east is Spadina Rd. The proposal also would require residents participating in the program to register with the city and permit staff to “attend and inspect” their properties “as deemed necessary.” If approved, the pilot project would take place over a period of up to three years with an interim review slated for 18 months from now. Leaside brothers still hope to see legal backyard chickens
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