The keeping, breeding, maintenance and flying of pigeons shall be permitted on the following conditions:
A. The loft shall be of a sufficient size and design and constructed of material that can be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
B. There shall be at least one square foot of floor space in any loft for each mature pigeon kept in the loft.
C. There shall be only one loft per twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of real property.
D. There shall be no more than thirty (30) breeding pair of pigeons and twenty (20) pair on a racing team at any loft.
E. The construction and location of the loft shall not conflict with the requirements of any Building Code or Zoning Code of the City.
F. All feed for pigeons shall be stored in containers as to protect against intrusion by rodents and other vermin.
G. The loft shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and in compliance with all applicable health regulations of the City.
H. All pigeons shall be confined to the loft, except for limited periods necessary for exercise, training and competition; and at no time shall pigeons be allowed to perch or linger on the buildings or property of others.
I. All pigeons shall be fed within the confines of the loft.
J. No one shall release pigeons to fly for exercise, training or competition except in compliance with the following rules:
1. The owner of the pigeons must be a member in good standing of an organized pigeon club, such as the American Racing Pigeon Union, Inc., the International Federation of Racing Pigeon Fanciers, the National Pigeon Association, the American Tippler Society, the International Roller Association, the Rare Breeds Pigeon Club, or a local club which has rules that will help preserve the peace and tranquility of the neighborhood.
2. Pigeons will not be released for flying which have been fed within the previous four (4) hours.
K. Pigeons shall be banded and registered with one of the national pigeon associations/registries. (Ord. 97-168; Ord. 01-42)