[R.O. 1966 § 6:2-19]
As used in this Article:
Shall mean pigeons, chickens, ducks, geese or other fowl.
[R.O. 1966 § 6:2-20]
No rabbits or fowl shall be kept within the City except in accordance with the requirements of this Article.
[R.O. 1966 § 6:2-21; Ord. 6 S+FE, 10-17-2007; Ord. 6PSF-E, 8-6-1914]
A permit shall be required for the keeping of rabbits or fowl in the City. The permit shall be obtained from the Director of the Department of Health and Community Wellness, and shall expire annually on December 31.
[R.O. 1966 § 6:2-22]
The fee for a permit under this Article shall be $10.
[R.O. 1966 § 6:2-23; Ord. 6 S+FE, 10-17-2007; Ord. 6PSF-E, 8-6-1914]
Permits under this Article shall be subject to revocation, after notice and hearing by the Director of the Department of Health and Community Wellness for cause.
[R.O. 1966 § 6:2-24]
Under no conditions shall any rabbits or fowl be kept or maintained in multi-family houses or multi-family house yards, or in any dwelling house, or in any part thereof.
[R.O. 1966 § 6:2-25]
No fowl or rabbits shall be allowed, under any circumstances, to run at large. They shall be kept confined in a suitable house or coop with an enclosed runway.
[R.O. 1966 § 6:2-26]
a.
The house or coop referred to in the preceding section shall be floored with cement or other watertight flooring. The runway shall not be floored.
b.
Such house or coop must be kept thoroughly clean at all times. It shall be cleaned at least once in every week, and more often if the Health Officer shall so require.
c.
No part of such house, coop or runway shall be less than 20 feet from the doors or windows of any premises occupied by human beings, whether for dwelling or business purposes.
[R.O. 1966 § 6:2-27]
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain roosters within the City.
[Ord. 6 S+FB, 11-20-1995; § 6:2-28]
Anyone found in violation of this chapter shall, upon conviction of violating this chapter, be fined in an amount of at least $100, but not to exceed $1,000 and/or may be required by the Court to perform up to 90 days of Community Service and/or may be required to serve 30 days in the Essex County Prison.