[Ord. No. 1205-18, 6-11-2018]
A. Twelve
(12) mature chickens may be kept on a lot or parcel of land in a residential
district. The principal use on the lot or parcel shall be a one-family
dwelling, a two-family dwelling, or a multi-family dwelling.
B. Chickens
shall be confined within a secure outdoor enclosed area.
1. The enclosed area shall include a covered, ventilated, and predator-resistant
chicken coop.
a. The coop shall have a minimum floor area of at least two (2) square
feet per chicken.
b. If chickens are not allowed to roam within an enclosed area outside
the coop, the coop shall have a minimum floor area of six (6) square
feet per chicken.
2. The coop shall be located in a rear yard at least twenty-five (25)
feet from any dwelling located on an adjacent lot.
a. The coop and enclosed area shall be maintained in a neat and sanitary
condition and shall be maintained as to avoid objectionable odor on
neighboring property.
b. No chicken shall be permitted to roam outside the coop or enclosed
area.
3. Chicken feed shall be stored and dispensed in rodent-proof and predator-proof
containers.