(A) The annual poultry license fee shall be $50 per year.
(B) Whenever the ownership of a residence shall change, a new owner desiring to maintain the chicken coop shall notify the city and pay to the city the sum of $10, whereupon the city shall change the records accordingly for the coop.
(C) The licensing period shall begin with the fiscal year and shall run for one year. If licenses are obtained within the fiscal year, it will expire on the next April 30, with the renewal cycle beginning May 1 of each year.
(D) Persons who fail to obtain a license as required will be subject to a $150 fee.
(E) Licensed premises shall be inspected annually by a City Health Inspector and Compliance Officer to confirm compliance with the provisions of this chapter. The annual inspection fee is $100. The inspection shall include:
(1) The size, structural condition and sanitation of the chicken coop;
(2) The proper location and setback of the chicken coop and enclosed chicken run;
(3) Proper storage of poultry feed; and
(4) Screening of the chicken coop and chicken run.
(Ord. 2020-031, passed 8-25-2020; Ord. 2023-041, passed 10-24-2023)