The bill amends Section 22-1002 of the Idaho Code to revise the definition of "urban farming" by including the raising of animals for personal use or sale, and clarifies that urban farming can involve the responsible rearing of small-scale livestock or poultry to support food production goals. Additionally, it changes the wording from "includes" to "can include" to broaden the scope of urban farming practices.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section, 22-1003, which establishes provisions regarding chicken ownership in residential areas. It allows homeowners to keep up to four chickens per two-tenths of an acre, prohibiting any deed restrictions or covenants from preventing this. Homeowner associations can set reasonable rules about chicken housing and may restrict roosters, but the regulations apply only to single-family dwellings and do not affect agricultural zones or properties where poultry keeping is already permitted. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 22-1002