(A) All chicken habitation permits in accordance with this chapter shall be obtained through the Animal Control Officer.
(B) A license/permit for chicken habitation under this chapter may be issued to the owner of any chicken coop upon meeting all conditions of this section. This is separate and in addition to any permit(s) required by the Building Department.
(C) The application for a chicken coop license/permit under this chapter shall state the name and address of the owner, the specific proposed location of the chicken coop, and all other applicable information requested by the Animal Control Officer. A license will only be issued after the chicken coop and enclosure have been inspected and have been determined to meet all requirements of this chapter.
(D) Each chicken coop license/permit issued by the Animal Control Officer under this chapter shall be valid for 24 months and may be renewed. The license/permit will only be renewed after the chicken coop has been determined to be in compliance with all provisions of this chapter.
(E) Only property containing one single- family residence, except zero lot line townhouses, shall be eligible for a chicken coop license.
(F) Only one chicken coop license issued by the Animal Control Officer under this chapter will be issued per property. A home site consisting of multiple lots shall be considered one property. Each license/permit allows one chicken coop.
(G) Chicken coop licenses/permit issued by the Animal Control Officer under this chapter may not be transferred from one individual to another without the approval of the Animal Control Officer and only if the coop is located on the same lot as the previous license holder. Individuals will have 30 days to transfer the license to the new occupants of the residence, and the coop will be subject to reinspection. If a license is transferred to a new occupant, the original license holder shall apply for a new license if they wish to continue raising chickens. A license holder may relocate a chicken coop to a new location satisfying the requirements of this chapter only with the approval of the Building Commissioner and passing inspection.
(Ord. 2020-G-3, passed 6-16-20)