The rooster crow is probably better associated with farmland than suburban Charlotte, but a couple of Charlotte Observer staffers insist they have heard roosters crow in their neighborhoods in recent months. Should they have?
Some towns and cities have rules regarding livestock living within city limits. In Charlotte, someone could have both roosters and chickens; but if it bothers enough people, something might be done.
To have fowl at home, residents need permits. To get a permit, they must pass inspection. Coops should be clean and well maintained, and sit at least 25 feet from the edge of a property. There should be no more than 20 fowl per acre…