For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BROODING . The period of chicken growth when supplemental heat must be provided, due to the bird's inability to generate enough body heat.
CHICKEN. A domesticated bird that serves as a source of eggs.
COOP. The structure for the keeping or housing of chickens permitted by the subchapter.
EXERCISE YARD. A larger fenced area that provides space for exercise and foraging for the birds when supervised.
HEN. A female chicken.
OFFICER. Any person designated by the city as an enforcement officer.
PERMANENT RUN. A fully enclosed and covered area attached to a coop where the chickens can roam unsupervised.
PORTABLE COOP/RUN. A portable structure for the keeping or housing of chickens with a fully enclosed and covered area attached to the coop where chickens can roam unsupervised. The coop/run is capable of being moved.
POULTRY. Domesticated birds that serve as a source of eggs or meat and that include among commercially important kinds, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, peafowl, pigeons, pheasants and others.
ROOSTER. A male chicken.
(Ord. passed 9-27-12)