(A) Poultry and fowl are not to be at large. No person owning or keeping chickens may permit the same to run at large or enter upon the premises of another without permission, nor may any such chicken be kept, raised, or permitted to go on any street, park, or public area.
(B) Confinement of poultry and fowl. Poultry and fowl must be confined to the holding facility at all times.
(C) Injury or annoyance to others. No poultry or fowl may be kept or raised in a manner as to cause injury or annoyance to persons or other animals on other property in the vicinity by reason of noise, odor, or filth.
(D) Impounding fowl or poultry. Any fowl or poultry at large in violation of this section may be impounded by the city, and after being impounded for five business days or more without being reclaimed by the owner, may be humanly euthanized or sold. A person reclaiming any impounded fowl or poultry shall pay the cost of impounding and keeping the same.
(E) Feeding area. Fowl and poultry shall be fed within the confines of the holding facility. Feeding areas must be fully enclosed to prevent access from outside animals and migratory birds.
(F) Manner of feeding. Feeding fowl or poultry in a manner that results in the attraction of animals that cause property damage, a threat to public health or animal health due to the number or type of animals attracted by excessive amounts of feed or feeders being placed, or the byproducts of the feed accumulating, are deemed a public nuisance and are prohibited.
(Prior Code, § 8.20.030) (Ord. 805, passed - -2016) Penalty, see § 90.99