§ 185.136 BACKYARD CHICKENS.
   (A)   No person shall keep or maintain in, on or upon any lot, building, premises or property any farm animal in any zoning category outside of the RR and GU districts except as provided for in this section or § 185.137.
   (B)   Up to four (4) chickens may be kept on single family lots in the RE, RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, SF-1, SF-2 and SRE Zoning Districts subject to adherence to the following criteria:
      (1)   Hens only may be kept. Roosters are prohibited.
      (2)   Chickens must be caged at all times and cages/coops shall meet the criteria for animal cages and enclosures contained in § 185.118(F).
      (3)   Breeding of chickens is prohibited.
      (4)   Dead chickens shall be immediately removed from the premises and disposed of properly.
      (5)   The cage/coop and surrounding areas shall be clean and properly maintained to avoid the attraction of vermin, insects or predators.
(Ord. 2013-10, passed 2-21-13; Am. Ord. 2014-10, passed 4-17-14)