[Ord. No. 2013-1708 §2, 7-16-2013]
As used in this Article, the following terms shall mean as follows:
The common domestic fowl (Gallus gallus), female only (no
roosters).
[Ord. No. 2013-1708 §2, 7-16-2013]
A.
Up to five (5) female chickens may be kept for private, non-commercial,
and non-breeding use on parcels zoned R-1 and R-2 (Single-Family Residential).
Roosters are prohibited.
B.
Any person desiring to keep chickens must first obtain a permit from
the City of Frontenac Building Department as hereinafter provided.
C.
Chickens must be securely constrained and enclosed in a suitable
shelter, chicken coop, aviary, or other outbuilding or enclosure surrounded
by wire netting or other fence to prevent their escape and access
by vermin, pests and predators, and all such structures and fencing
must be kept in good repair and free of peeling paint, untreated or
rotted wood and rust. Such wire netting or fence shall not exceed
six (6) feet in height. Shelters, coops, aviaries, or other outbuildings
shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height or one hundred (100) feet
in gross floor area, and shall only be located in the rear yard as
defined in the zoning regulations of the City of Frontenac. The shelter
structures, fence and any associated materials or enclosures shall
be located in accordance with the setback requirements for accessory
structures and buildings in accordance with the zoning regulations
of the City of Frontenac, but in any event not less than ten (10)
feet from any property line. Areas containing any shelter, chicken
coop, aviary or other outbuilding, and any appurtenances thereto,
must either be of level grade or graded in a direction away from the
property line preventing runoff to adjacent property. All shelter
and fences and associated structures shall be maintained in good repair
in accordance with the adopted property maintenance code. Notwithstanding
any regulations pertaining to the materials, dimensions and location
of fencing under any other City ordinances, temporary enclosures and
fencing meeting the requirements of this Article may be installed
and shall be maintained in good and serviceable condition at all times
when any chickens are kept on a premises. Any enclosures or fencing
permitted or required under this Article shall be removed within ten
(10) days after the keeping of chickens has ceased or within ten (10)
days after the last chicken has last been kept on the premises and
not been replaced, whichever comes first.
D.
Chickens shall be kept and maintained in a clean and wholesome manner
as follows:
1.
Any manure or other waste from the chickens shall be collected
and properly removed from the premises or tilled into the soil on
the premises promptly and regularly to prevent the spreading of offensive
smells or diseases.
2.
The owner of the premises and the tenant and custodian must
promptly comply with orders of the City and/or the St. Louis County
Department of Health in respect to any unsanitary condition found
to exist.
3.
The presence of numerous flies or the presence of fly larvae
in the vicinity of any such premises, enclosures or structures shall
be evidence of a lack of sanitary maintenance of the premises, and
shall constitute a public nuisance.
4.
Any obnoxious odor or allergen arising from any condition existing
within the enclosure or within any structure used or intended to be
used for the housing of chickens shall be evidence of a lack of sanitary
maintenance of the premises, and shall constitute a public nuisance.
5.
Deceased chickens must be disposed of either through burial,
incineration or otherwise in accordance with Federal, State, and County
regulations.
[Ord. No. 2013-1708 §2, 7-16-2013]
All residents who wish to keep or raise chickens will be required
to fill out an application with the City Building Department, submit
a site plan showing the size, character and location of any enclosure
and fencing to be used in association with keeping or raising same
and obtain the relevant administrative permit. Residents will be required
to acknowledge the rules and regulations regarding the keeping and
sheltering of chickens and submit verification that the applicant
has, before filing same with the City, provided a copy of all application
materials to the trustees of any subdivision in which the subject
property is located.
[Ord. No. 2013-1708 §2, 7-16-2013]
Reports of violations will be investigated by the City of Frontenac Building Department. Any person convicted of violating any provision of this Article shall be guilty of an ordinance violation and punished as provided in Section 100.140 of this Code of Ordinances.
