The purpose of this article is to prevent unsightly neighborhood nuisances, prevent destruction of property, assure minimum standards of maintenance and cleanliness, and to protect public health by regulating the keeping and flying of pigeons as a recreation sport and hobby.
(1991 code § 7-2.1)
As used in this article:
Pigeon
means a pigeon either bred and trained for racing from a distant point of liberation to its home loft, or kept for recreation or as a hobby.
(1991 code § 7-2.2)
Each person maintaining a pigeon shall do so in accordance with the following conditions:
A. 
Feed for the pigeon shall be stored in containers which protect against rodents and insects;
B. 
The pigeon shall be housed in a loft of sound construction. The loft shall be maintained and properly landscaped to conform to the surrounding area and shall be screened from view from adjacent property owners;
C. 
The pigeon shall be regularly confined in a loft except for exercise or racing. The pigeon may be raced or exercised from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays and holidays;
D. 
The loft shall be located at least 20 feet from an adjoining property;
E. 
The loft shall be cleaned regularly and maintained in a sanitary condition and in compliance with the health regulations of the city. The loft shall be kept free of organic material which may cause offensive odors or allow propagation of flies and other insects.
(1991 code § 7-2.3)
The authorized representative of the city may inspect each loft at any reasonable time. He or she may enter upon the property with the owner's consent or a warrant from the court, if legally required. (Amended during 2005 recodification; 1991 code § 7-2.5)