For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CHICKEN. A member of the subspecies gallus gallus domesticus, a domesticated fowl.
PERMITTED TRACT OF LAND. The tract of land as identified by the application upon which a permit is granted for keeping chickens pursuant to this subchapter.
PERMITEE. An applicant who has been granted a permit to raise, harbor or keep chickens pursuant to this subchapter.
PERMITTING OFFICER. The Mayor or his or her designee.
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. Any building that contains only one dwelling unit used, intended, rented, leased, let or hired to be occupied for living purposes.
TRACT OF LAND. A property or a zoned lot that has one single family dwelling located on that property or zoned lot.
URBAN CHICKEN. A chicken kept on a permitted tract of land pursuant to a permit issued under this subchapter.
(Ord. 13-07-01-08, passed 7-1-2013)