Notwithstanding anything contained in this subchapter to the contrary, no permit shall be issued to any applicant for the keeping of four or more rabbits, chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys, pigeons, or guinea hens where there are other occupied human habitations within a radius of 250 feet unless the consent in writing shall have been obtained of 75% of the residents within the 250-foot radius. The Ordinance Chairperson may deny and refuse to approve the issuance of any permit if he or she determines the sanitary and hygienic condition of the proposed location unsafe or dangerous to the health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the city; provided, however, no permit shall be required for the keeping of four or less of the animals or creatures enumerated in this section; provided further, that the consent otherwise required pursuant to the terms of this section shall not apply to the keeping of four or more rabbits, chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys, pigeons, or guinea hens kept upon any premises located within the city upon the effective date of the ordinance codified in this subchapter.
(1990 Code, § 61F.000) (Ord. 70, passed 11-9-1988) Penalty, see § 90.99