(A) The term
LIVESTOCK shall include but not be limited to cattle, horses, sheep, goats, poultry, mules, donkeys and llamas.
(C) It shall be unlawful to keep or to allow any livestock in the city except in those areas with an agricultural zoning designation. Exception: Chickens may be kept on single-family residential lots of at least two acres provided that compliance with all of the conditions required by this section are maintained.
(D) Conditions for keeping chickens on single-family residential lots of at least two acres: The purpose of this section is to create appropriate regulations for the keeping of chickens as pets and/or a personal food source. The purpose of this section is not to create regulations for the commercial sale or distribution of chickens or eggs.
(1) A special use permit is required for a maximum of five chickens. The term chicken includes only hens; roosters are prohibited.
(2) Owner shall register with the Illinois Department of Agriculture Livestock Premises Registration, and must have proof of registration on-site.
(3) A chicken coop and chicken run shall be required on all properties where chickens are kept.
(4) The chicken coop shall accommodate all chickens permitted on the property, must be located in the rear yard, and must be a minimum distance of 20 feet from the nearest property line.
(5) All chicken runs shall be located in the rear yard, be appropriately fenced to prevent the chickens from leaving the run, provide 16 square feet of permeable land for each chicken, and be located at least 20 feet from the nearest property line.
(6) Free range chickens are not permitted.
(7) A metal sealable food container is required. Chicken feed shall be kept in a predator-proof/rodent-proof container.
(8) Waste material must be disposed of in a manner that will not cause odor, or attract flies or vermin.
(9) All areas where chickens are kept shall be maintained to be neat and clean and free of undue accumulation of waste to prevent odors detectable on adjacent properties.
(10) No person shall allow chickens to produce noise loud enough to disturb the peace of persons in surrounding properties.
(11) The owner of the chickens shall ensure that their birds are cared for properly when ill and disposed of in a manner that does not endanger the public health and safety when their birds die.
(12) No chickens may be kept or maintained to be used for the purpose of fighting.
(13) City of Troy enforcement officials and government health officials, or their designee(s) may inspect the conditions where the chickens are kept at any time during regular business hours.