[Approved 10-17-1967 by Ch. No. 1135 as Secs. 4-3 through
4-12 of the 1966 Code]
For the purposes of this Article, the following
words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to
them by this section:
A constructed building for the housing of pigeons exclusively.
It shall house no more than 75 pigeons maximum. It shall be located
no closer than reasonable distance as determined by the Director of
Planning and Redevelopment or designee from the neighbor's line and
only one loft is allowed on a land area measuring 5,000 square feet.
[Amended 7-25-1996 by Ch. No. 2420]
All varieties and breeds of pigeons.
[Amended 9-11-1980 by Ch. No. 1739]
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation
to conduct or operate a pigeon loft without first obtaining a license
from the City Council. Any person, firm or corporation having a license
shall have the right to conduct or operate a pigeon loft within the
City of Pawtucket under the terms and conditions of this Article.
B.
A certificate of compliance shall be obtained from
the Division of Zoning and Code Enforcement of the City of Pawtucket,
and said certificate of compliance shall be attached to the license
application. Said certificate of compliance does not apply to pigeon
licenses issued or eligible for renewal prior to August 1, 1980.
C.
Only one license may be issued to a person, firm or
corporation. The license shall be granted by the City Council after
inspection and approval by the Director of Planning and Redevelopment
or his or her deputies or inspectors. The license fee shall be $25
per year from the anniversary date of the passage of this Article.
[Amended 9-11-1980 by Ch. No. 1739]
The Director of Planning and Redevelopment or
his or her representatives shall have access to all parts of the land
on which a loft is located for the specific purpose of inspection.
A.
Cleanliness of premises. All premises on which pigeons
are kept and maintained shall at all times be kept clean and free
from filth, garbage and substances which attract rodents.
B.
Feeding. All pigeons shall be fed within the confines
of the loft or premises in which such pigeons are housed.
C.
Exercise and flying. Pigeons shall be permitted to
exercise and fly only twice a day under the control of the owner or
representative of the owner.
D.
Enclosure of lofts. All pigeon lofts shall be so enclosed
to prevent pigeons from escaping from the confines of the loft or
coop.
E.
Pigeons prohibited in dwellings. Housing of pigeons
is prohibited in a dwelling house.
F.
Storage of food. All grains and food stored for the
use of such pigeons shall be kept in rodentproof containers.
In the event that the Director of Planning and
Redevelopment or any of his or her deputies shall determine that a
violation of the provision of this Article exists, he or she may allow
the holder of the license to remedy the violation within such time
as he or she shall order, and if such violation is not remedied within
such time as the Director shall order, such license may be suspended
immediately. Permit holders shall notify the Director of Planning
and Redevelopment of any proposed changes in location or physical
setup of the premises.
[Added 9-11-1980 by Ch. No. 1739; 5-24-2018 by Ch. No. 3160]
Any person, firm or corporation who violates
any provision of this Article may be fined not less than $50 nor more
than $100 for each violation. Each day of violation shall be considered
a separate violation.
