(A) It shall be unlawful to keep, maintain, or raise any fowl for sale or profit in the city.
(B) It shall be lawful to keep, or maintain up to six chickens, hens, or chicks in the city for personal, family or home use, provided that said chickens, hens, or chicks are kept in secured, outside enclosures located in the rear yard of the homeowner's residential lot, and which comply with the regulations in § 91.27.
(C) Additionally, any person raising, keeping, or maintaining fowl agrees as part of the licensing process that the city, its officers or Code Enforcement Officer, or Animal Control are permitted at all times to inspect the premises for the purpose of determining whether they are maintained in a humane, safe and sanitary condition and whether all of the provisions of this subchapter are observed.
(D) Additionally, all fowl must be kept from running at large and must be maintained in a securely closed fenced-in enclosure located on the residential property.
(E) These regulations may be enforced against any property owner who consents to or permits the harboring of fowl on property by any tenant, resident, and/or guest.
(Ord. 22-04, passed 8-3-2022)