[Adopted 4-15-2019 by L.L. No. 1-2019]
A. 
Upon successful application including payment of the permit fee and proof of adequate shelter and fencing, a triannual permit will be issued to allow a maximum of six chicken hens and zero roosters on any lot occupied by one single-family, detached dwelling.
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The permit shall be renewed every three years for as long as chickens are harbored on the property.
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Permit fees shall be established by the Village Board and published in the Village Fee Schedule.
Required setback and shelter requirements:
A. 
A structure to shelter the hens shall be located in the rear yard, a minimum of 10 feet from any lot line and a minimum of 15 feet from any dwelling. The coop shall not exceed 144 square feet in total floor area and shall not exceed 12 feet in height from grade.
B. 
Chickens' quarters shall be constructed of ordinary construction materials using ordinary construction techniques. Improvised shelters such as, but not limited to, truck caps, tanks or vessels, truck bodies, et seq., are specifically prohibited.
C. 
Chickens' quarters shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be adequately ventilated and protected from weather.
No person or persons shall harbor, maintain, or possess chickens of any description in such a manner as to create offensive odors or unsanitary conditions.
No person shall keep, harbor, maintain, or possess any chickens in such a manner as to cause a disturbance of the peace or to in any way interfere with the quiet use and possession by any person or persons of his or her property.
Chickens shall be kept for personal use only.
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Fencing/restraint systems shall be installed and maintained to confine chickens to the rear and/or side yards behind the front setback of the home.
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Loose chickens observed or photographed anywhere other than the rear and/or side yard of the premises shall be considered prima facie evidence of inadequate restraining systems.
Any person, corporation or other entity who violates a provision of this article shall be guilty of a violation and shall be subject to imprisonment not to exceed 15 days or a fine not to exceed $250 or both such fine and imprisonment.