All chickens must be kept in compliance with the following requirements.
(A) No person shall keep or maintain more than six chickens in any residential area within the village limits. Roosters are prohibited.
(B) Chickens are only permitted on lots with a zoning classification of R-1 and are inhabited on a full-time basis. No chickens are permitted at multi- family dwellings.
(C) The pen, poultry house, or other structure shall be located behind the rear plane of the existing dwelling (not in the front or side yard) and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. Said structure must be located a minimum of five feet from any adjoining property line.
(D) Shelter of chickens shall be covered and ventilated to protect animals from inclement weather and predators. Electric service to the structure shall not be provided by an extension cord.
(E) Storage vessels for containing feed shall be impervious to pest and vermin.
(F) Chickens must be maintained in a humane condition. Chickens may be slaughtered only for the owner's personal consumption and may not be sold or otherwise distributed.
(G) Waste must not be stockpiled to create a nuisance or odor.
(H) Chickens kept in pursuant to this section must be kept in a manner so as to not cause inconvenience or disturbance to other persons by reason of noise, odor or nuisance.
(I) Any person who violates, neglects, or refuses to comply with, or who resists or opposes the enforcement of, any provision of this chapter, upon conviction thereof shall be fined no less than $50, nor more than $300, and such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during which said violation continues.
(Ord. 20-06-02, passed 6-16-2020)