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URBAN CHICKENS
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CHICKEN. A member of the subspecies gaiius galius domesticus, a domesticated fowl.
PERMITTED TRACT OF LAND. The tract of land as identified by the application upon which a permit is granted for keeping chickens pursuant to this subchapter.
PERMITTEE. An applicant who has been granted a permit to raise, harbor or keep chickens pursuant to this subchapter.
PERMITTING OFFICER. The Mayor or his or her designee.
TRACT OF LAND. A property or a zoned lot that has one single-family dwelling located on that property or zoned lot.
URBAN CHICKEN. A chicken kept on a permitted tract of land pursuant to a permit issued under this subchapter.
(Ord. 1765, passed 11-21-2016)
(A) Permit required. No person shall raise, harbor or keep chickens within the village limits without a valid permit obtained from the Permitting Officer under the provisions of this subchapter. Permits are issued for a period of one year and must be renew annually.
(B) Application. In order to obtain a permit, an applicant must submit a completed application on forms provided by the Permitting Officer, and pay all fees required by this subchapter. The application fee is $10.
(C) Requirements. The requirements to the receipt of a permit include:
(1) All requirements of this subchapter are met;
(2) All fees, as may be provided for from time to time by the Board of Trustees' resolution, for the permit are paid in full;
(3) All judgments in the village's favor and against the applicant have been paid in full;
(4) The tract of land to be permitted shall contain on one single family dwelling occupied and used as such by the permittee; and
(5) The applicant has provided written notice to the residents of all immediately adjacent dwellings of the applicant's intent to obtain a permit.
(D) Issuance of permit. If the Permitting Officer concludes as a result of the information contained in the application that the requirements for a permit have been met, then the Officer shall issue the permit.
(E) Denial, suspension, revocation, nonrenewal. The Permitting Officer may deny, suspend, revoke or decline to renew any permit issued for any of the following grounds:
(1) False statements on any application or other information or report required by this section to be given by the applicant;
(2) Failure to pay any application, penalty, reinspection or reinstatement fee required by this section or Board of Trustee resolution;
(3) Failure to correct deficiencies noted in notices of violation in the time specified in the notice;
(4) Failure to comply with the provisions of an approved mitigation/remediation plan by the Permitting Officer, or designee; or
(5) Failure to comply with any provision of this subchapter.
(F) Notification. A decision to revoke, suspend, deny or not renew a permit shall be in writing, delivered by ordinary mail or in person to the address indicated on the application. The notification shall specify reasons for the action.
(G) Effect of revocation, and the like. When an application for a permit is denied, or when a permit is revoked, the applicant may not reapply for a new permit for a period of one year from the date of the denial or revocation.
(H) Appeals. No permit may be denied, suspended, revoked or not renewed without notice and an opportunity to be heard is given the applicant or holder of the permit. In any instance where the Permitting Officer has denied, revoked, suspended or not renewed a permit, the applicant or holder of urban chicken may appeal the decision to the Mayor, or designee other than the Permitting Officer within ten business days of receipt by the applicant or holder of the permit of the notice of the decision. The applicant or holder of the permit will be given an opportunity for a hearing. The decision of the officer hearing the appeal, or any decision by the Permitting Officer which is not appealed in accordance with this subchapter shall be deemed final action.
Penalty, see § 90.99
(Ord. 1765, passed 11-21-2016; Ord. 1774, passed 2-6-2017)
Permits will be granted only to permittees legally occupying single-family dwellings within any zoning district in the village, an are specific to said single-family dwelling and not transferrable.
(Ord. 1765, passed 11-21-2016; Ord. 1774, passed 2-6-2017)
(A) Chickens must be kept in an enclosure or fenced area at all times. Chickens shall be secured within a hen house or chicken tractor during non-daylight hours.
(B) Enclosures must be kept in a clean, dry, odor-free, neat and sanitary condition at all times.
(C) Hen houses, chicken tractors and chicken pens must provide adequate ventilation and adequate sun and shade and must be impermeable to rodents, wild birds and predators, including dogs and cats.
(D) Hen houses and chicken tractors.
(1) Hen houses and chicken tractors shall be designed to provide safe and healthy living condition for the chickens with a minimum of four square feet per bird while minimizing adverse impacts to other residents in the neighborhood.
(a) A hen house or chicken tractor shall be enclosed on all sides and shall have a roof and doors. Access doors must be able to be shut and locked at night. Opening windows and vents must be covered with predator and bird proof wire of less than one-inch opening.
(b) The materials used in making a hen house or chicken tractor shall be uniform for each element of the structure such that the walls are made of the same material, the roof has the same shingles or other covering, and any windows or openings are constructed using the same materials. The use of scrap, waste board, sheet metal or similar materials is prohibited. Hen houses and chicken tractors shall be well maintained.
(2) Hen houses, chicken tractors and chicken pens shall only be located in the rear yard or side yard and within the required setbacks as required by the zoning code.
(3) Hen houses, chicken tractors and chicken pens must be located at least ten feet from the property line and at least 25 feet from any adjacent residential dwelling, church, school or place of business.
(E) Any enclosed chicken pen shall consist of sturdy wire fencing. The pen must be covered with wire, aviary netting or solid roofing.
(Ord. 1765, passed 11-21-2016) Penalty, see § 90.99
(A) Odors from chickens, chicken manure or other chicken related disturbances shall not be perceptible beyond the boundaries of the permitted tract of land.
(B) Noise from chickens shall not be loud enough beyond the boundaries of the permitted tract of land at the property boundaries to disturb persons of reasonable sensitivity.
(Ord. 1765, passed 11-21-2016) Penalty, see § 90.99
The permittee shall take necessary action to reduce the attraction of predators and rodents and the potential infestation of insects and parasites. Chickens found to be infested with insects and parasites that may result in unhealthy conditions to human habitation may be removed by an Animal Services Warden.
(Ord. 1765, passed 11-21-2016)
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