[R.O. 2009 § 6.28.010; Ord. No. 4126 § 10, 1980]
No person shall release or abandon any animal or fowl to run at large upon the streets, alleys or thoroughfares of the City or upon property owned or occupied by another person without the consent of the owner of or person occupying such property.
[R.O. 2009 § 6.28.020; Ord. No. 4126 § 11, 1980; Ord. No. 5527 §II, 1-6-2003]
No person shall permit any livestock or fowl to run at large upon the streets, alleys or thoroughfares of the City or upon property owned or occupied by another person without the consent of the owner of or person occupying such property.
[R.O. 2009 § 6.28.030; Ord. No. 4126 § 12, 1980; Ord. No. 5527 §II, 1-6-2003; Ord. No. 6340, 3-25-2024]
A. 
No person shall keep or maintain horses or cows within one hundred fifty (150) feet of any residence or other dwelling place other than that of the owner, nor keep or maintain a combined total of three (3) or more rabbits, ducks, turkeys or other domestic fowl within one hundred fifty (150) feet of any residence or other dwelling place other than that of the owner; provided, further, that nothing in this Chapter shall prevent the keeping of cows or cattle in any auction barn or veterinary hospital, provided same are kept in a clean and non-odorous condition.
B. 
Chickens.
1. 
Living Areas To Be Clean, Inspections Authorized. All chicken houses, chicken tractors, and chicken pens wherein chickens are kept or permitted to be, shall be always maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, devoid of all rodents and vermin, and free from offensive, disagreeable or noxious smell or odor to the injury, annoyance or inconvenience of any inhabitant of the neighborhood. The health officer, animal control, any other City official may at any time inspect, or cause to be inspected, any structure or premises and issue any such order as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Section.
2. 
Number And Type Of Chickens Allowed.
a. 
The maximum number of chickens allowed is six (6) per tract of land regardless of how many dwelling units are on the tract.
b. 
Only Female Chickens Are Allowed. There is no restriction on chicken species.
3. 
Non-Commercial Use Only; Restrictions On Slaughter. It shall be unlawful to engage in chicken breeding or fertilizer production for commercial purposes. It is also unlawful for anyone to raise chickens for slaughter. Any chicken slaughtering shall only be conducted indoors and shall solely be for the purpose of the owner or keeper consuming them as food.
4. 
Enclosures.
a. 
Chickens shall always be kept in an enclosure or fenced area. Chickens shall be secured within a henhouse or chicken tractor during non-daylight hours.
b. 
Enclosures shall be kept in a clean, dry, odor-free, neat, and sanitary condition always.
c. 
Henhouses, chicken tractors and chicken pens shall provide adequate ventilation and adequate sun and shade and shall be impermeable to rodents, wild birds, and predators, including dogs and cats.
5. 
Henhouses, Chicken Tractors, And Chicken Pens.
a. 
Henhouses, chicken tractors, and chicken pens shall be designed to provide safe and healthy living conditions for the chickens while minimizing adverse impacts to other residents in the neighborhood.
(1) 
Henhouses, chicken tractors, and chicken pens shall be enclosed on all sides and shall have a roof and doors. Access doors shall be able to be shut and locked at night. Opening windows and vents shall be covered with predator and bird proof wire of less than one-inch openings.
(2) 
The materials used in making henhouses, chicken tractors, and chicken pens 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. Henhouses, chicken tractors, and chicken pens shall be well maintained.
b. 
Henhouses, chicken tractors and chicken pens shall only be in the rear yard and shall be at least ten (10) feet from any property line and at least twenty-five (25) feet from any principal structure on an adjacent property.
6. 
Chicken Pen. Any enclosed chicken pen shall consist of sturdy wire or wooden fencing. The pen shall be covered with wire, aviary netting, or solid roofing.
7. 
Odor And Noise Impacts.
a. 
Odors from chickens, chicken manure or other chicken-related substances shall not be perceptible at the property boundaries.
b. 
Perceptible noise from chickens shall not be loud enough at the property boundaries to disturb person(s) of reasonable sensitivity.
8. 
Predators, Rodents, Insects, And Parasites. 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 may be removed by an animal control officer.
9. 
Feed And Water. Chickens shall always be provided with access to feed and clean water. The feed and water shall be inaccessible to rodents, wild birds, and predators.
10. 
Waste Storage And Removal. The chicken owner shall provide for the storage and removal of chicken manure. All stored manure shall be covered by a fully enclosed structure with a roof or lid over the entire structure. No more than three (3) cubic feet of manure shall be stored. All other manure not used for composting or fertilizing shall be removed. The henhouse, chicken tractor, chicken pen and surrounding area shall be kept free from trash and accumulated droppings. Uneaten feed shall be removed in a timely manner.
11. 
Chickens At-Large; Dangerous Animals.
a. 
Chickens shall always be kept in a proper chicken house, chicken tractor, or chicken pen. No owner or keeper of any chicken shall permit or suffer such chicken to run at-large outside the chicken house, chicken tractor, or chicken pen, or outside of the premises of the owner or keeper, or to annoy, impair or disturb the peace, comfort, health, or safety of the residents of the City.
b. 
No dog or cat which kills a chicken will, for that reason alone, be considered a dangerous or vicious animal.
12. 
Unlawful Acts.
a. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep chickens in violation of any provision of this Section.
b. 
It shall be unlawful for any owner, renter, or leaseholder of property to allow chickens to be kept on the property in violation of the provisions of this Section.
13. 
Nuisances. Any violation of this Section that constitutes a health hazard or that interferes with the use or enjoyment of neighboring property is a nuisance and may be abated under the general nuisance abatement provisions.
14. 
Continuing Violations. Each day that a violation of this Section continues is a separate offense.
[R.O. 2009 § 6.28.035; Ord. No. 5551 §II, 8-4-2003]
A. 
Leash. No person shall permit a non-human primate to go outside its kennel or pen unless such primate is securely leashed with a leash no longer than four (4) feet in length. No person shall permit such primate to be kept on a chain, rope or other type of leash outside its kennel or pen unless a person is in physical control of the leash. Such primates may not be leashed to inanimate objects such as trees, posts, building, etc.
B. 
Confinement. All such non-human primates shall be securely confined indoors or in a secure enclosed and locked pen or kennel, except when leashed as above provided. Such pen, kennel or structure must have secure sides and a secure top attached to its sides. All structures used to confine such primates must be locked with a key or combination lock when such animals are within the structure. Such structures must have a secure bottom or floor attached to the sides of the pen or the sides of the pen must be embedded in the ground no less than two (2) feet. The pen must be a minimum of ten (10) feet by fourteen (14) feet and at least eight (8) feet in height. All structures erected to house such primates must comply with all zoning and building regulations of the City. All such structures must be adequately lighted and ventilated and kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
C. 
Confinement Indoors. No such primates may be kept on a porch, patio or in any part of a house or structure that would allow the primate to exit such building on its own volition. In addition, no such animal may be kept in a house or structure when the windows are open or when screen windows or screen doors are the only obstacles preventing the primate from exiting the structure.
D. 
Aggressive Restrictions. Any person keeping any non-human primate that is inclined to attack humans or other animals shall keep such primate chained or in an enclosed place not accessible to other animals or human beings.
E. 
Kennel. "Kennel", as used in this Chapter, shall be defined as any lot or premises on which are kept four (4) or more non-human primates more than six (6) months of age.
[R.O. 2009 § 6.28.040; Ord. No. 5527 §II, 1-6-2003]
All fences shall be constructed adequately and sufficiently for the type of animal being restricted. All fences constructed to contain animals shall be constructed in a manner that will provide confinement and safety to both the public and the animal being contained. The fenced confinement area shall be free of all materials that may cause injury to anyone entering or to provide health care for the animal contained. Electrified or barbed wire fencing will not be used unless it is inaccessible to the general public.
[R.O. 2009 § 6.28.080; Ord. No. 5551 §II, 8-4-2003]
Any person keeping any animal shall be required to clean up after animal has defecated upon public or private property. Conviction of the offense shall be a fine of no less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).