[Adopted 4-15-1975 by Ord. No. 70; amended
in its entirety 4-19-2011 by Ord. No. 506]
[Amended 9-3-2019 by Ord.
No. 709; 10-15-2020 by Ord. No. 738; 11-1-2022 by Ord. No. 777]
No person, firm or corporation shall keep, harbor, feed or raise
cows, hogs or any other livestock, chicks or poultry, not in accordance
with this chapter, in the City of Isanti.
[Added 9-3-2019 by Ord.
No. 709]
The City allows the keeping of chickens on residential properties,
subject to the following requirements:
A.
Coops or enclosures are required and shall:
(1)
Meet all setback requirements for the zoning district of the property.
(2)
Be at least 10 feet from a side or rear property line.
(3)
Not be located in a drainage or utility easement or in a shoreland
protection area or in a wetland setback area.
(4)
Be at least 30 feet from any residential dwelling on any adjacent
property.
(5)
Be no more than 10 square feet per chicken.
B.
On properties that are less than five acres in size, outdoor pens
attached to the coop must be fully enclosed to contain chickens within
the pen area.
C.
The owner must keep the chickens in a coop or fenced area.
D.
The City does not allow the keeping of free range of chickens on
properties less than five acres in size. Free range is allowed if
the animals are supervised and fenced.
E.
Animal fighting is prohibited.
F.
There shall be no roosters.
G.
The property owner shall maintain the coops and/or enclosures such
that they are in good shape, not unsightly and free from major defects.
H.
The property owner shall properly store all animal feed such to ensure
that it does not attract insect or rodents.
I.
The property owner shall dispose of all animal waste in an appropriate
manner on a weekly basis.
J.
Chickens are prohibited in multifamily structures and/or homes.
[Amended 7-20-2021 by Ord. No. 763]
K.
Sale of eggs commercially is prohibited in residential districts.
L.
The slaughtering of chickens in view of the public is prohibited.
M.
All coops, regardless if they have heat-lamps or not, shall be located
10 feet or further from any primary structure.
N.
Guineafowl are prohibited.
O.
The maximum total number of chickens allowed on properties are as
follows:
|
Lot Size (Acres)
|
Maximum Number Allowed
|
|---|---|
|
Less than 3 acres
|
6 chickens
|
|
More than 3 acres
|
12 chickens
|
[Added 10-15-2020 by Ord. No. 738]
The City allows the keeping of racing pigeons on residential
properties in the R-1A Zoning District, subject to the following requirements:
A.
"Racing
pigeon" means a pigeon which, through selective breeding, developed
the distinctive physical and mental characteristics to enable it to
return to its home after having been released a considerable distance
therefrom, and which is accepted as such by the American Racing Pigeon
Union, Inc., or the International Federation of Racing Pigeon Fanciers.
Also commonly known as "racing homer," "homing pigeon," or "carrier
pigeon."
B.
Lofts,
coops or enclosures are required and shall:
(1)
Meet
all setback requirements for the zoning district of the property or
be at least 10 feet from a side or rear property line, whichever is
greater.
(2)
Not
be located in a drainage or utility easement or in a shoreland protection
area or in a wetland setback area.
(3)
Be
at least 30 feet from any residential dwelling on any adjacent property.
(4)
Comply
with accessory structure zoning requirements.
(5)
Be
located 10 feet or further from any primary structure on the subject
property.
(6)
Be
located in the rear yard only.
(7)
Provide
a minimum of one square foot of floor space per bird.
(8)
Be
prohibited on properties with multifamily structures.
C.
Lofts
or coops are allowed only on properties within the R-1A Zoning District.
D.
The property
owner shall maintain the lofts or coops and/or enclosures such that
they are in good condition, not unsightly and free from major defects,
and reasonably clean from filth, garbage and any substance that attracts
rodents.
E.
The property
owner shall properly store all animal feed in a rodent-proof container.
F.
The property
owner shall dispose of all animal waste in an appropriate manner on
a weekly basis.
G.
All pigeons
must be banded with owner's information at all times.
H.
Only owners
in good standing with a pigeon club can allow their birds to fly.
I.
The maximum
total number of pigeons shall not exceed 100.
J.
All persons
possessing pigeons shall register and show proof of club membership
to the Police Department on an annual basis.
[Added 5-4-2021 by Ord.
No. 755]
The keeping of honeybees is permitted on residential properties
within R-1A, R-1, R-2, R-3A, and R-3B Zoning Districts, subject to
the following requirements:
A.
Apiaries shall:
C.
The maximum number of colonies on properties are as follows:
|
Lot Size
(Acres)
|
Maximum Number of Colonies Allowed
|
|---|---|
|
1/2 acre or less
|
2
|
|
1/2 acre to 3/4 acre
|
4
|
|
3/4 acre to 1 acre
|
6
|
|
1 acre or larger
|
8
|
D.
Sale of honey commercially is prohibited in residential districts.
E.
Beekeeping equipment shall be maintained in good condition. Unused
beekeeping equipment must be protected to prevent occupancy by swarming
honeybees.
F.
The City reserves the right to spray or otherwise treat for mosquitoes
and other potential insect disease vectors and is not liable for adverse
effects on the health of honeybees that may result from such spray
treatment.
G.
Registration forms for beekeeping must be completed through the City
of Isanti Police Department.
[Added 7-6-2021 by Ord.
No. 757]
The City allows the keeping of ducks on residential properties
in the R-1A, R-1, R-2, R-3A and R-3B Zoning Districts, subject to
the following requirements:
A.
Ducks shall not be kept inside the principal structure.
B.
Ducks shall not be kept in such a manner as to constitute a public
nuisance as defined by the City.
C.
Coops or enclosures are required and shall:
(1)
Meet all setback requirements for the zoning district of the property.
(2)
Be at least 10 feet from a side or rear property line.
(3)
Not be located in a drainage or utility easement or in a shoreland
protection area or in a wetland setback area.
(4)
Shall be at least 30 feet from any residential dwelling on any adjacent
property.
D.
The owner must keep the ducks in a coop or fenced-in area and shall
be contained within the owner's parcel at all times.
E.
Duck wings shall be clipped to avoid flight.
F.
The property owner shall maintain the coop or enclosures such that
they are in good shape, not unsightly and free from major defects.
G.
The property owner shall properly store all animal feed such to ensure
that it does not attract insect or rodents.
H.
The property owner shall dispose of all animal waste in an appropriate
manner on a weekly basis.
I.
Ducks are prohibited in multifamily structures and/or homes.
J.
Sale of eggs commercially is prohibited in residential districts.
K.
All coops or enclosures shall be kept at least 10 feet or further
from any primary structure.
L.
The maximum total number of ducks allowed on properties are as follows:
|
Lot Size
(Acres)
|
Maximum Number Allowed
|
|---|---|
|
Less than 3 acres
|
2 ducks
|
|
More than 3 acres
|
4 ducks
|
[Added 11-1-2022 by Ord.
No. 777]
The City allows the keeping of horses on residential properties,
subject to the following requirements:
A.
Must be located in an R-1A Residential Rural Zoning District.
B.
Must have at least 30 acres of land between one or more adjacent
parcels under the same ownership.
C.
There shall be no more than one horse per two acres of land.
D.
A conditional use permit is required for horse stables within the
R-1A Residential Rural Zoning District.
E.
Stables are required and shall:
(1)
Be located at least 50 feet from a side or rear property line.
(2)
Not be located in a drainage or utility easement or in a shoreland
protection area or in a wetland setback area.
(3)
Be at least 100 feet from any residential dwelling on any adjacent
property.
(4)
The property owner shall maintain the stable such that they are in
good shape, not unsightly and free from major defects.
F.
The owner must keep the horses in a fenced area. Fence type shall
be reviewed by City staff.
G.
The property owner shall properly store all animal feed such to ensure
that it does not attract insect or rodents.
H.
The property owner shall dispose of all animal waste in an appropriate
manner on a weekly basis.
I.
Manure stockpiles shall:
(1)
Be located at least 50 feet from a side or rear property line.
(2)
Not be located in a drainage or utility easement or in a shoreland
protection area or in a wetland setback area.
(3)
Be at least 100 feet from any residential dwelling on any adjacent
property.
(4)
Have a management plan that meets requirements set by the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency.
J.
No person may ride or drive an animal regulated under this article
after sunset or before sunrise along or crossing a public way without
appropriate lighting or reflectorized clothing.
K.
No person, firm, or corporation will permit any animal regulated
under this article to run at large within the City. Any such animal
will be deemed "at large" when it is off the premises owned or rented
by its owner and unattended by the owner or any agent or employee
of the owner.
L.
The animal control authority, any peace officer of the state, and
any other personnel under the direction and control of the City, or
any agent of the City, may impound any such animal found at large
as regulated by Minn. Stat. § 347.14.
