(A) No person shall keep or harbor more than six chickens on any premises within the city; provided, that no person shall harbor or keep any roosters within the city.
(B) All chickens shall be maintained within a coop that is enclosed within a fence of sufficient height to prevent a chicken from flying out of the enclosure.
(C) No chickens shall be permitted to roam freely or trespass on another’s property.
(D) Any person keeping or harboring more than six chickens in any premises, structure, or living accommodation when this section was enacted shall not be in violation of this section; provided, that the person can affirmatively demonstrate through use of written witness statements from unrelated persons, veterinarian bills and other documentation that all of the chickens were actually in residence in the premises, structure, or living accommodation when this section was enacted.
(E) Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $100; upon a second conviction within one year thereafter, shall be fined not more than $200; and upon a third or subsequent conviction, shall be fined not more than $500. Court costs as determined by the court shall be added to each conviction.
(Ord. passed 6-11-2024)