This 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 it clarifies that urban farming can involve the responsible rearing of small-scale livestock or poultry to support food production goals. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section, 22-1003, which establishes provisions regarding chicken ownership. It specifies that no deed restrictions or similar agreements can prohibit the ownership or pasturing of up to four chickens per two-tenths of an acre, while allowing homeowners' associations to adopt reasonable rules concerning chicken housing and pasturing.

The new section also clarifies that these provisions apply only to single-family dwellings and do not extend to multifamily units or agricultural zones where existing regulations permit poultry keeping. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 22-1002