Southtowns Record

Village Board agenda — September 21, 2026

Government
Village of East Aurora
Board
Village Board
Meeting
Sep 21, 2026
Kind
Agenda
Topics
Public safety, Zoning and land use, Budget and taxes, Audits and oversight, Parks and recreation, Housing, Water, sewer and drainage, Roads and traffic

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8/4/2026

Board of Trustees,

I am writing to request a permit for 6 egg-laying chickens in my backyard at 281 Olean St in
the village of East Aurora. Chickens would occupy a chicken coop and fenced-in run at the
back of my property and would be raised for the purpose of producing fresh eggs. My
property extends back roughly 300 feet back from Olean St., and the hens would be located
towards the back edge of my property. This area is not visible from the road.

We would like to have chickens for a few reasons:

  •  Fresh, high-quality eggs for our family of four
  •  A fun and educational learning experience for our children
  •  Raising chickens can be a source of entertainment and a fulfilling activity for our
  family, friends, and guests

After reviewing the village code and consulting with the village office, I was provided with a
list of properties that would need to sign off on our request in order to receive a permit
without a public hearing. One or more of the properties on that list is currently unoccupied,
including the abutting property at 297 Olean St. As such, I am requesting a public hearing
for my request. I did obtain signatures from the owners of the two occupied houses within
225 feet of the proposed location, who are both in support.

Respectfully,

The Aures Family (Ryan, Virginia, Kara (14), and Cole (11))