[Approved 10-17-1967 by Ch. No. 1135 as Secs. 4-3 through 4-12 of the 1966 Code]
For the purposes of this Article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
LOFT
A constructed building for the housing of pigeons exclusively. It shall house no more than 75 pigeons maximum. It shall be located no closer than reasonable distance as determined by the Director of Planning and Redevelopment or designee from the neighbor's line and only one loft is allowed on a land area measuring 5,000 square feet.
[Amended 7-25-1996 by Ch. No. 2420]
PIGEON
All varieties and breeds of pigeons.
[Amended 9-11-1980 by Ch. No. 1739]
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to conduct or operate a pigeon loft without first obtaining a license from the City Council. Any person, firm or corporation having a license shall have the right to conduct or operate a pigeon loft within the City of Pawtucket under the terms and conditions of this Article.
B. 
A certificate of compliance shall be obtained from the Division of Zoning and Code Enforcement of the City of Pawtucket, and said certificate of compliance shall be attached to the license application. Said certificate of compliance does not apply to pigeon licenses issued or eligible for renewal prior to August 1, 1980.
C. 
Only one license may be issued to a person, firm or corporation. The license shall be granted by the City Council after inspection and approval by the Director of Planning and Redevelopment or his or her deputies or inspectors. The license fee shall be $25 per year from the anniversary date of the passage of this Article.
[Amended 9-11-1980 by Ch. No. 1739]
The Director of Planning and Redevelopment or his or her representatives shall have access to all parts of the land on which a loft is located for the specific purpose of inspection.
A. 
Cleanliness of premises. All premises on which pigeons are kept and maintained shall at all times be kept clean and free from filth, garbage and substances which attract rodents.
B. 
Feeding. All pigeons shall be fed within the confines of the loft or premises in which such pigeons are housed.
C. 
Exercise and flying. Pigeons shall be permitted to exercise and fly only twice a day under the control of the owner or representative of the owner.
D. 
Enclosure of lofts. All pigeon lofts shall be so enclosed to prevent pigeons from escaping from the confines of the loft or coop.
E. 
Pigeons prohibited in dwellings. Housing of pigeons is prohibited in a dwelling house.
F. 
Storage of food. All grains and food stored for the use of such pigeons shall be kept in rodentproof containers.
In the event that the Director of Planning and Redevelopment or any of his or her deputies shall determine that a violation of the provision of this Article exists, he or she may allow the holder of the license to remedy the violation within such time as he or she shall order, and if such violation is not remedied within such time as the Director shall order, such license may be suspended immediately. Permit holders shall notify the Director of Planning and Redevelopment of any proposed changes in location or physical setup of the premises.
[Added 9-11-1980 by Ch. No. 1739; 5-24-2018 by Ch. No. 3160]
Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this Article may be fined not less than $50 nor more than $100 for each violation. Each day of violation shall be considered a separate violation.