The town in which I have grown up and currently own a house is 25 miles outside of NYC, where the residential lots in my neighborhood average between .25 to .50 acres. Many homes are in rows with very little space in between property lines. 

Ever since the pandemic, more people have been working from home (including me). That has encouraged some people to incorporate farm animals into their lives. In fact, some families keep rooster cages inches from their neighbor's property lines (including mine) – and the noise emanating from the roosters' crowing is intolerable.

The roosters are free-range and can bounce around the neighborhood, wreaking havoc. During spring and summer, the crowing can last up to 12-14 hours per day with no more than an hour break. The crowing "fits," which sometimes bounce off sides of houses, increasing the piercing noise, can also last up to an hour. Even when out in the open, the crowing is unrelenting.

Being on work calls or meeting with clients is unfeasible. Some of my clientele have disorders, including but not limited to ADHD and GAD (anxiety). The noise can be ear piercing and has extended my decibel meter to 80 dB, which is well above the limit (55 dB, day hours, 45 dB, after 10 pm) set by the EPA for residential areas. Sound level aside, the crowing starts as early as 5 am and affects people's lives all hours of the day. There is little respite. 

Of the towns in Fairfield County, 13 out of 18 (that I researched) have restrictions regarding roosters. That being said, I am asking for support to have my town restrict roosters as domesticated animals. My hope is to have roosters banned on properties fewer than 3 acres and/or add a clause that states if a neighbor complains, the owner must get rid of the animal (that is a standard clause throughout our county). This clause will not affect other animals, including dogs, cats, chickens, or livestock – only roosters. I have no interest in going after any other animal.

The following link contains the laws and restrictions regarding domesticated roosters in Fairfield County.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19J_tthsgC_Mq83Qdx9KdrXUGIFJP9u2kJvL5bD_14xg/edit?usp=sharing

If I lose in my plight, I will keep fighting, but it will become a long, protracted legal battle. I am not asking for money, but I will appreciate your support. Thank you for your attention.