[Ord. No. 3057, 5-18-2020]
A. The maximum
number of chickens allowed is six (6) per parcel of land containing
fifteen thousand (15,000) to thirty thousand (30,000) square feet
of lot space under common ownership and usage regardless of how many
lots are contained on the parcel or how many dwelling units are on
the parcel.
B. The maximum
number of chickens allowed is twelve (12) per parcel of land containing
a minimum of thirty thousand (30,000) square feet of lot space under
common ownership and usage regardless of how many lots are contained
on the parcel or how many dwelling units are on the parcel.
C. Only female
chickens are allowed. There is no restriction on the chicken species.
[Ord. No. 3057, 5-18-2020]
It shall be unlawful to engage in chicken breeding or fertilizer
production for commercial purposes.
[Ord. No. 3057, 5-18-2020]
A. Prior to
placement on the property, a building permit application shall be
submitted to the City, indicating that the structure will meet the
minimum setback requirements.
B. Chickens
must be kept in an enclosure or fenced area at all times. During daylight
hours, chickens may be allowed outside of their chicken pens in a
securely fenced rear yard if under supervision. Chickens shall be
secured within a henhouse or chicken tractor during non-daylight hours.
C. Enclosures
must be kept in a clean, dry, odor-free, neat and sanitary condition
at all times.
D. Henhouses,
chicken tractors and chicken pens must provide adequate ventilation
and adequate sun and shade and must be impermeable to rodents, wild
birds and predators, including dogs and cats.
1. Henhouses
And Chicken Tractors. Henhouses and chicken tractors shall be designed
to provide safe and healthy living conditions for the chickens while
minimizing adverse impacts to other residents in the neighborhood.
a. A henhouse
or chicken tractor shall be enclosed on all sides and shall have a
roof and doors. Access doors must be able to be shut and locked at
night. Opening windows and vents must be covered with predator- and
bird-proof wire of less than one-inch openings. Henhouses and chicken
tractors shall be well maintained.
b. The materials
used in making a henhouse or chicken tractor shall be uniform for
each element of the structure such that the walls are made of the
same material, the roof has the same shingles or other covering, and
any windows or openings are constructed using the same materials.
The use of scrap, waste board, sheet metal or similar materials is
prohibited. Materials used shall be impervious to moisture so that
the surface does not permit the absorption of fluids.
2. Henhouses,
chicken tractors and chicken pens shall be placed in rear yards only.
3. Henhouses,
chicken tractors and chicken pens must be located at least ten (10)
feet from the rear or side property lines and at least sixty (60)
feet from the front property line.
4. Henhouse
And Chicken Tractor Size.
a. The minimum
size of any henhouse or chicken tractor shall be two (2) square feet
per chicken.
b. The maximum
size of any structure henhouse or chicken tractor shall be four (4)
square feet per chicken.
c. The exterior
height of any henhouse or chicken tractor, including any risers or
pedestals, shall not exceed ten (10) feet.
E. A chicken
pen shall consist of sturdy wire fencing. The pen must be covered
with wire, aviary netting, or solid roofing.
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A. Chickens
shall not be allowed to run at large. It shall be unlawful to picket
or tie any such animal in any of the streets of the City for the purpose
of grazing or feeding.
B. No dog,
cat or other domesticated animal which kills a chicken running at
large will, for that reason alone, be considered a dangerous or prohibited
animal.
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A. Odors from
chickens, chicken manure or other chicken-related substances shall
not be perceptible at the property boundaries.
B. Perceptible
noise from the chickens shall not be loud enough at the property boundaries
to disturb persons of reasonable sensitivity.
C. It shall
be unlawful for any person to park over one (1) hour within the City
limits any truck loaded with chickens that would cause an offensive
smell or noise, or which would unnecessarily annoy the rest of others.
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The chicken owner shall take necessary action to reduce the
attraction of predators and rodents and the potential infestation
of insects and parasites. Chickens found to be infested with insects
and parasites that may result in unhealthy conditions to human habitation
must be removed by the owner and keeper of the chickens.
[Ord. No. 3057, 5-18-2020]
A. Any person
violating any of the provisions in this Article may be prosecuted
as provided by law for the violation of ordinances of the City and
upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred
dollars ($500.00) for any one (1) offense or imprisonment for not
more than thirty (30) days, or both such fine and imprisonment.
B. In addition
to the penalties hereinabove authorized and established, the Prosecuting
Attorney shall take such other actions at law or in equity as may
be required to halt, terminate, remove, or otherwise eliminate any
violations of this Article.