A. Permitted: Chickens are permitted on any detached single- family lot in the city. Each property is permitted a maximum of fifteen (15) hens. Roosters are prohibited within the city limits. Coops and feed shall be secured to prevent problems with mice and other pests. Coops, hutches, or similar containment structures must be kept at least thirty feet (30') from the front property line, five feet (5') from the side and rear property lines where the chickens are being kept, at least fifteen feet (15') from the on site residence and at least twenty five feet (25') from any neighboring residences. Additionally, the coop shall not be attached to a shared fence.
B. Violation A Misdemeanor: Any violation of a provision of this section shall be unlawful and punishable as a misdemeanor. Each day that such violation continues, with respect to any provision of this section, may be deemed a separate offense.
(Ord. 283, 4-8-2013)