(a) No person shall own, keep or harbor any chickens, ducks, or rabbits without meeting the requirements set forth in the following divisions:
(1) A one time permit is required and issued by the Village of Minerva Park prior to acquiring chickens, ducks, or rabbits, and an inspection occur by the village within 60 days of acquiring chickens, ducks, or rabbits. The "Minerva Park Chicken/Duck/Rabbit Checklist" as adopted by Council shall be utilized by reference to this section.
(2) The chickens, ducks, and/or rabbits shall be kept in a secure enclosure shielded from the street to which it fronts and shielded from the neighbors/adjacent property owners.
(3) An appropriate enclosure (such as a chicken coop for chickens) shall be provided, and be kept clean and in good repair. This enclosure will be able to provide proper protection for the residing animals in both summer and winter months.
(b) No person in division (a) of this section shall sell eggs produced by said chickens and/or ducks.
(c) No person in division (a) of this section shall own, keep or harbor a rooster.
(d) No person in division (a) of this section shall fail to comply with all other sections of Chapter 618, Animals, of this Code of Ordinances, involving the care and responsibility of animals.
(e) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor for a first offense; whoever violates this section for a second or subsequent offense is guilty of a misdemeanor in the fourth degree. In addition, for second or subsequent violations, the court may order the offender to forfeit the animals.
(Ord. 08-2019, passed 10-14-2019)