(A) For the purposes this Code of Ordinances, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DOMESTICATED FOWL. Chicken, quail, pheasants, and ducks.
(B) Domesticated adult female fowl are allowed in single-family residences primarily for personal use. Domesticated fowl are allowed subject to these conditions:
(1) Up to 4 adult fowl over 6 months of age may be kept on any lot with a minimum area of 5,000 square feet. One additional adult female fowl shall be permitted for each 2,000 square feet of additional lot area, up to a maximum of 12 female adult fowl.
(2) Animal waste matter shall not be allowed to accumulate. Less than 1 cubic yard of waste shall be permitted on property. Waste must be kept at least a minimum of 10 feet from property line and behind the front building place of the residence.
(3) All animal food shall be stored in rodent-proof and water-proof containers.
(4) Fencing shall be designed and constructed to confine all animals to the owner’s property.
(5) All structures that house fowl shall be located at least 20 feet from all residences (except the animal owner’s).
(6) All structures that house fowl shall be located at least 10 feet from any side or rear property line.
(C) No male fowl shall be permitted. Fowl shall not be bred.
(D) All portions of an enclosure for the housing or shelter for fowl are to be located behind the front building place of dwelling.
(E) Eggs or meat may not be sold from residential property.
(F) No keeper of fowl may allow the carcass of fowl for which they are the keeper to remain exposed on private property for longer than 1 hour after noticing the carcass.
(Ord. 2012-07-01, passed 7-10-2012)