A. Raising Chickens Allowed: The keeping and raising of chickens for urban agricultural purposes is allowed on all lots with single-family dwellings, as permitted in section 17.05.040 of this title, provided all standards and conditions of this section are met.
B. Limit And Type:
1. No more than eight (8) mature laying hens are allowed on any property at any time.
2. Roosters are prohibited.
C. Chicken Coops: A predator resistant chicken coop shall be provided and shall include, but is not limited to:
1. A roof or cover that fully encloses the coop.
2. Construction made of sturdy and durable materials that prohibit predator access.
3. A door or opening to the coop that can be secured shut.
D. Siting Requirements For Keeping Chickens:
1. Any chicken coop shall be located in the rear yard only and is subject to the setback requirement for the zoning district in which the lot is located.
2. The chicken coop or the property must be fenced in some manner that the hens are confined to the boundaries of the property.
3. Chicken coops shall be detached and separated from the principal building, or any accessory structure, by a minimum of one inch (1"). (Ord. 1191, 2015)