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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: SIe:
Discussion on Allowing Chickens on Residential
Properties FILE NUMBER:
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: April 21, 2025
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE:
STAFF REVIEW: Tom Dabareiner, AICP SIGNATURE LQ_—
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Michael SIGNATURE
Guttman
Staff was directed to research the regulations of surrounding communities pertaining to the keeping of
chickens on residential property. Staff surveyed fourteen communities in the region, seven of which
prohibit the keeping of chickens on residential property with the other seven allowing them with re-
strictions. The research demonstrates that while many communities still do not allow the keeping of
chickens on residential property, the practice is still common in the general area. Reasons for prohibit-
ing chickens on residential property include the potential for becoming a nuisance, the fear of disease
spreading, and attraction of rodents. Strict regulations on the use, however, would mitigate negative
impacts while still allowing property owners the enjoyment of raising chickens.
The regulations to allow chickens on residential property recommended by staff include:
Limited to single-family detached residences only with a minimum lot size of 6,500 square feet.
No more than 6 hens.
Roosters are prohibited.
A chicken coop shall be required with a minimum setback of 10 feet from all lot lines and a mini-
mum size of 6 square feet per chicken. Chicken coops shall only be permitted in the rear yard.
All feed shall be maintained in rodent-proof containers.
No slaughtering is permitted.
No sales of eggs or chickens permitted.
No other poultry, livestock, or other farm type animals permitted.
ACTION PROPOSED:
Consideration of allowing chickens on residential properties with regulations. If the members of the
Committee would like to proceed with allowing chickens on residential properties, they should direct
staff to initiate a zoning text amendment which would include a public hearing with the Plan Commis-
sion.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Attachments:
Residential Chickens in Surrounding Communities

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Residential Chickens in Surrounding Communities
Municipality
Permitted?
Maximum
Number
Minimum
Lot Size
(square
feet)
Permit
Required?
Minimum Coop Size
Coop/Enclosure Setback
Requirement
Bartlett
Yes
vt
6,000
Yes
6 square feet/chicken
10’ from all lot lines
Batavia
Yes
foe}
5,000
Yes
N/A
30’ from nearest occupied
structure (other than owner’s)
Lisle
Yes
10,000
Yes
N/A
10’ from all property lines
Lombard
Yes
7,500
No
4 square feet/chicken
10’ from all lot lines
St. Charles
Yes
6,600
No
N/A
5’ from all lot lines
Warrenville
Yes
T/O;O;—
10,000
No
N/A
20’ from side lot lines and 3’
from rear lot line
Wayne
Yes
8,000
No
N/A
25’ from side lot lines and 40’
from rear lot line
Carol
Stream
No
Geneva
Glen Ellyn
North Aurora
South Elgin
Wheaton
Winfield

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WEST CHICAGO POLICE
DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY REPORT
MARCH 2025
ColinFleury, Chief of Police

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Organizational Chart 3
Department Overview 4
Personnel 5
Criminal Activities 6
Monthly Totals 8
Officer Activities 9

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Organizational Chart
West Chicago Police Department
West Chicago Police Department Organizational Chart
Deputy Chief
Patrol Commander
Training Officer
Days A Days B
Sergeant Sergeant
Patrol Officers Patrol Officers Patrol Officers Patrol Officers
Investigations/Support
Services Commander.
Community Relations
Officer
Investigations Sergeant
General Case
Detectives
Administrative Sergeant
Gang/Narcotics
Detectives

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Department Overview
The Mission of the West Chicago Police Department is to Protect Life and Liberty, Provide
Quality Police Services, and Forge Community Partnerships with Integrity and Professionalism.
The police department has three divisions: the Office of the Chief of Police, the
Patrol Division, and the Investigations/Administrative Division.
The primary responsibility of the Office of the Chief of Police is to provide general management
direction and control for the Department. The Office of the Chief of Police consists of the Chief
of Police, the Deputy Chief of Police, and the Management Analyst.
The Patrol Division consists of Uniformed Patrol Officers, a Community Service Officer, and a
Training Officer.
The Investigations/Administrative Division consists of Detectives, School Resource Officers,
Evidence/Property, the Targeted Response Unit, the Community Relations Officer, the
Administrative Sergeant, the Records Unit, and Social Services.

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Personnel
On March 1°, Detective Montgomery and Sergeant Bowers participated in the March Madness
basketball tournament at West Chicago Community High School. Officer Fuller was also on
hand. The event, organized by high school junior Alexis Leszezewicz, raised money for the
DuPage 100 Club.
On March 10", K9 Mondo celebrated his 4"" birthday.
On March 8", Chief Fleury, Sgt. Bowers, Sgt. Jones, Det. Herbert and Det. Calabrese all
participated in the Polar Plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics of Illinois. The
Mayor, several City Aldermen, Assistant State's Attorney Kristen Sullivan, and numerous West
Chicago Fire Protection District members were also on hand.
On March 11", Officer Fuller provided tours of the Police Station to two classes of students
from West Chicago Community High School.

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On March 12", the Cadets participated in active shooter training scenarios. Officers Rigler,
Arms, MacDougall, and Fuller, and CSO Palazzolo were on hand to assist in the training.
On March 29", the West Chicago Police and the Fire Protection District Honor Guard members
presented the nation's colors at the Chargers Unified basketball team game.
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Criminal Activities
Criminal Defacement:
#2500404 Person(s) unknown drew gang-related graffiti on a dumpster in the 100 block of
Main St.
#2500391 Person(s) unknown drew gang-related graffiti on an AT&T box in the alley of the
200 block of Main St.
#2500424 Person(s) unknown drew graffiti on the dumpster enclosure fence in the 400 block
of W. Forest Ave.
#2500464 Person(s) unknown spray-painted gang-related graffiti on a building and fence in the
600 block of Joliet St.
#2500465 Person(s) unknown spray-painted gang-related graffiti on the rear of two buildings
in the 100 block of W. Geneva St.
#2500489 Person(s) unknown spray-painted non-gang related graffiti on a church in the 400
block of Ann St.
Criminal Damage to Property:
#2500474 Person(s) unknown damaged a vehicle's rear window parked in the 1200 block of
Kings Ct.
#2500481 Person(s) unknown damaged a door leading from the garage to the residence in a
vacant house in the 30W200 block of Pomeroy St.
#2500486 Person(s) unknown bent a street sign located at Blair St. and Sherman St.
Retail Theft:
#2500413 Three unknown persons entered the Menards at 220 W. North Ave. One acted as a
lookout while the other two placed five Metabo batteries worth $610 in a bag. The suspects
then exited the store without paying for the batteries. The investigation is ongoing.
#2500494 An unknown person entered the Verizon store in the 200 block of W. North Ave.
The suspect asked to see some phones. When the employee entered the back room to retrieve
phones, a UPS driver arrived to deliver some merchandise. The suspect took two of the boxes
and fled from the store. The investigation is ongoing.

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Theft:
#2500429 A known person removed the victim's cell phone and two debit cards from an
apartment in the 100 block of W. North Ave. The victim left the apartment, and when he
returned, his roommate and the items were gone. The investigation is ongoing.
#2500456 Person(s) unknown opened a ComEd account in the victim's name in Gilberts,
Illinois. The victim received a ComEd invoice for $200.00. She did not authorize the account
and had no connection to the address.
Theft From Motor Vehicle:
#2500522 Person(s) unknown entered the victim's vehicle while parked in the 1900 block of
Franciscan Way. The owner was unsure if he had locked the car. The suspect took gym
clothes, shoes, a wallet, credit cards, and a driver's license.
Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories:
#2500516 Person(s) unknown removed the hoods from two truck tractors parked in the 1800
block of Hawthorne Ln. worth $20,000.00.
Burglary:
#2500453 Person(s) unknown entered an apartment in the 1200 block of Kings Ct. A neighbor
saw three subjects exit the apartment when the owners weren't home. Officers noted pry marks
on the door and damage to the door latch. The investigation is ongoing.
Criminal Sexual Assault:
#2500418 A known person sexually assaulted the victim inside a vehicle parked in the Main
Park Apartment parking lot. The investigation is ongoing.

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Monthly Totals
Activities
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
YTD
Total
2024
2025
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
Traffic
920
899
744
935
2,578
2,925
11,493
Stops
Traffic
392
322
202
310
834
1,080
5,064
Citations
Traffic
169
221
143
176
540
845
2,698
Wanmngs
Parking
263
336
249
334
919
1,116
4,515
Citations
Traffic
73
54
58
185
198
811
Crashes
264
301
252
248
3,670
Reports
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Officer Activities
#2500395 On March 8", Officer Guerra received a Flock notification that a vehicle with a
revoked registration was headed westbound on Roosevelt Rd. near Gary's Mill Rd. Officer
Guerra ran the registration through the Law Enforcement Agency Data System (LEADS) and
confirmed a revoked registration. Additionally, the add-on from LEADS stated that the
occupants should be held for questioning by the Secretary of State Police. Officer Guerra
stopped the vehicle at the intersection of Roosevelt Rd. and Washington St. Officer Frommert
arrived to assist. Officers also noted that the VIN plate on the dash had been tampered. The
driver followed the officers back to the Police Station. The driver consented to a vehicle search,
and a reader confirmed the actual VIN came back stolen from Markham, Il. A Secretary of
State agent arrived at the Police Station, took possession of the vehicle, and took over the
investigation.
#2500443 On March 17", Officer Frommert observed a white van entering the Menards parking
lot at 220 W. North Ave. Officer Frommert's training and experience taught him that U-Haul
vans can be stolen, retagged, and resold. The van was unoccupied in the lot. Running the van
through Carfax, Officer Frommert noticed several discrepancies. The VIN on the dashboard
appeared to have been tampered and was not lying flat. Officer Schane and Sergeant Reyes
arrived to assist, and the officers located a confidential VIN on the van's exterior. Running this
confidential VIN, it came back as being stolen out of Chicago in 2021. The driver of the vehicle
exited the store. He stated that he bought the van on Facebook Marketplace. Officer Frommert
contacted the Secretary of State Police. The Secretary of State Police requested the van be
brought to the Police Station for further investigation. The driver was allowed to remove his
tools from the truck while the Secretary of State Police took over the investigation.
#2500480 On March 24", Officer Solis observed a vehicle with no front plate displayed and no
functioning rear registration plate light. Officer Solis stopped the car at the 200 block of Allen
Ave. Officer Schiever arrived to assist. As a result of questioning, the occupant admitted that
there was a firearm and a "small little joint." in the vehicle. Officers located cannabis in the
ashtray and a loaded Smith & Wesson 9mm handgun on the rear passenger seat. Officers
arrested the subject, transported him to the Police Station, and conducted an interview. The
suspect stated he operates as an Uber driver and, in the past, was carjacked. A cousin lent him
the firearm for protection. The driver had neither a Firearms Owner Identification Card (FOID)
nor a Concealed Carry License (CCL). The DuPage County State's Attorney's Office approved
a charge of Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon- No FOID/CCL. He was processed and
transported to the DuPage County Jail.
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