Concerns over proposed changes to lot size regulations dominated the Green City Council meeting on May 13, 2025, as residents voiced strong opposition to reducing the minimum lot size for raising chickens from two acres to just 0.45 acres. Vice President of the Spring Hill Homeowners Association (HOA) opened the discussion by thanking the council for excluding HOAs from the proposed changes but emphasized the need to maintain the two-acre minimum. He argued that as Green grows into a more urban environment, the challenges of raising chickens—such as noise, smell, and potential declines in property values—outweigh the benefits.

The speaker highlighted the practical difficulties of chicken ownership, including high startup costs and daily care requirements, questioning the feasibility of residents maintaining proper care for chickens. He warned that the proposed changes could lead to increased complaints and place additional burdens on city inspectors, urging the council to focus on essential city services like pothole repairs and snow removal instead.

Robert Charles, representing another HOA, echoed these sentiments, expressing concern over the diminishing role of HOAs in the community and the potential for increased neighbor disputes if the lot size is reduced. He cautioned that the proposed changes could disrupt community harmony and urged the council to consider the broader implications of such a decision.

Both speakers called on the council to reject the lot size changes, emphasizing the importance of preserving property values and community standards in a city that is rapidly evolving. The council's decision on this matter will be closely watched by residents, who are eager to see how their leaders prioritize the needs of the community amidst growing urbanization.