(A) All harborers of chicken flocks shall:
(1) Operate in such a manner so as not to constitute a public nuisance or disturb neighboring resident due to noise, order or damage;
(2) Operate in such a manner so as to not pose a threat to public health. Harborers shall isolate chickens which are sick or diseased so as to not endanger the health and well-being of other animals or humans. When necessary for the protection of the public health and safety, the director of animal care and control may require the specified animal be kept or confined in a secured enclosure. This provision is subordinate to any, local, state or federal code governing the treatment of chickens in the event of a threat to human health;
(3) Comply with all of the provisions of town's Code regarding general animal care;
(4) Not slaughter chickens on harborer's property;
(5) Keep all chickens completely and securely enclosed and under the control of the harborer on the harborer's property at all times;
(6) Provide both a chicken coop and attached chicken run that afford a combined 12 square feet per chicken;
(7) Provide a chicken coop that affords shelter from the elements;
(8) Provide a chicken coop and attached chicken run that, combined, provide adequate ventilation and adequate sun and shade and that are both impermeable to rodents, wild birds and predators, including dogs;
(9) Provide chickens with access to feed and clean water at all times, such feed and water shall be unavailable to rodents, wild birds and predators;
(10) Provide adequate safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to the chickens by members of the public; and
(11) Keep the chicken coop, chicken run, and surrounding area free from trash and accumulated droppings. The harborer shall dispose of chicken waste and uneaten feed in a timely manner.
(B) The chicken coop and chicken run shall:
(1) Provide a sight fence or shrub screening of at least four feet in height around both coop and run if visible to occupants of neighboring lots;
(2) Be located at least 20 feet from any building not owned or occupied by the harborer, that is used or capable of being used for human habitation; and
(3) Be located at least 12 feet from the property line of any neighboring lot.
(C) All chicken coops and chicken runs shall comply with the requirements for accessory structures outlined in the Town of Sellersburg Zoning and Building Codes as the same may be hereafter amended or replaced.
(Ord. 2014-010, passed 5-12-14)