A bird sanctuary shall comply with all of the following requirements.
(1) The facility shall be located on a lot of at least three acres.
(2) Buildings and enclosures for the housing or shelter of birds shall be at least 100 feet from any residentially zoned property and birds may not be housed within the 100-foot setback.
(3) Any dwelling on the property shall be occupied by at least one person involved in the operation of the bird sanctuary.
(4) The bird sanctuary shall be operated by an entity exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and may not be operated for commercial purposes.
(5) The entity operating the bird sanctuary shall be accredited by the American Sanctuary Association or the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.
(Bill No. 2-21)