Ducks can now be kept in the city of Crestwood, although the ordinance passed by the Board of Aldermen only applies to ducks that lived in the city prior to Oct. 27.
Under an ordinance approved 7-1 Oct. 27, ducks are permitted if they already resided in the city as long as they have not been deemed a nuisance. Ward 2 Alderman Justin Charboneau dissented.
The ordinance also updates the municipal code governing the keeping of domestic animals and fowl in the city. As of 2018, residents can keep up to nine chickens on their property, but sheep, goats, hogs, cows, horses, mink, rabbits, ducks, geese, pigeons, chickens, turkeys, bees (including honeybees) and other domestic animals or fowl were prohibited. Under the updated ordinance, chickens and honeybees are removed from the prohibited list. The new law also clarifies how to apply for a city permit to possess chickens or honeybees.