The following terms are defined for use in this chapter.
1. “Chicken” means a member of the subspecies of Gallus domesticus, a domesticated chicken.
2. “Coop” means a cage, enclosure or building used for housing and protecting chickens from weather and predators.
3. “Feeder” means a device or apparatus for supplying food.
4. “Nesting box” means a three-sided box with a floor where chickens rest and lay eggs, located in the coop.
5. “Pen” means an enclosure for chickens which allows freedom of movement but also prevents escape.
6. “Roost” means a support on which chickens rest.
7. “Rooster” means a male chicken.
The City Council may issue an Urban Chicken permit if:
1. The property has passed inspection.
2. The application fee has been paid.
3. There are no outstanding violations of local, State, or federal law on the property.
4. The location, coop, and pen meet all the requirements of this policy.
5. The application is complete and a complete, accurate and clear site plan is included.
6. If it is a renewal, all outstanding reinspection fees have been paid.
7. Permits are not required in areas zoned as Agriculture District.
1. No permit shall be issued without the written consent of the owners of adjacent properties. All necessary consent forms are required to be filed with the application.
2. Adjacent property means all parcels of property that share a property line with the applicant’s property including properties that contact each other only at one point.
3. No coop or pen may be located within 50 feet of a school, park, or licensed day care center.
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