(A) Notwithstanding any other provision herein contained, it shall be a violation of this chapter to keep, breed, maintain or house within the town limits any rabbit, horse, cow, swine, sheep, fowl other than chickens or other birds maintained in a cage, indoors, as household pets or any non-domesticated animal, except as otherwise herein permitted.
(B) The keeping of no more than 8 chickens per household is allowed, subject to the following restrictions:
(1) No roosters are allowed within the town limits.
(2) Chickens must be kept in a henhouse, coop, pen or fenced area at all times.
(3) During daylight hours, chickens may be allowed outside of their henhouse, coop or pen within a securely fenced yard only if supervised.
(4) During non-daylight hours, chicken must be secured within a henhouse, coop or pen.
(5) Henhouse, coops and pens must:
(a) Be kept neat, clean, dry, odor-free, and in a sanitary condition at all times;
(b) May not disturb the use or enjoyment of others due to noise, odor or other noxious conditions;
(c) Provide adequate ventilation, sun and shade; and
(d) Be impermeable to rodents, wild birds, and predators, including dogs and cats.
(6) All feed for chickens must be stored in a tightly closed metal container that is impermeable to rodents and other vermin.
(C) This section shall not be applicable to any person, firm or corporation maintaining and operating a veterinary hospital or clinic.
(1982 Code, § 17-11) (Am. Ord. 2-94, passed 6-9-1994; Am. Ord. 4-25-2011, passed 4-25-2011; Am. Ord. 06-08-2017, passed 6-08-2017) Penalty, see §
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