(A) Gallus gallus domesticus (herein referred to as "chick" or "chickens") may be kept within the boundary of the city as long as there are no more than three chicks or chickens per household and as long as the chicks or chickens are kept in a humane manner and under sanitary conditions so as not to constitute a nuisance in violation of any other city ordinance, or state law, or county law. No male chicks or chickens (hereinafter referred to as "roosters") may be kept in any household.
(B) Chicks or chickens are allowed to be kept as long as no more than three chicks or chickens are kept in any one household and no roosters are kept in any household. No additional farm animals (except chicks or chickens) or exotic species may be acquired by such person. Chicks and chickens may only be kept on property that is zoned for single family residential or agricultural use, includes a single family dwelling and may not be kept on property where there are apartments of commercial or industrial uses. Chicks and chickens can only be kept in a coop not to exceed 100 square feet and maintained in a manner suitable to assure humane containment thereon. No roosters may be kept on a single family, multi-family, commercial or industrial property.
(C) Any person who seeks to keep chicks or chickens on his or her property or rented property shall first complete a permit application prior to keeping the chicks or chickens on the property. If the person or persons seeking to keep chicks or chickens is a tenant, then the tenant shall complete and sign a permit application prior to keeping chicks or chickens on the property and the land owner shall also provide contact information on said permit and the land owner shall sign the same. The applicant shall provide contact information, information on the zoning of the property, information about the coop design and dimensions and a sketch of the proposed area for the coop and/or run to include its location relative to property lines. Fencing and/or runs must be a minimum of four feet tall. All coops and runs must be located behind the residence on the property. No chicks or chickens may be kept closer than 20 feet from the property line. A $25 permit fee is to be paid at the time that the application is submitted for consideration. Upon verification that the proposed coop is in compliance herewith (after inspection by city staff) a permit shall be issued.
(Ord. 2018-007, passed 8-13-18)