(A) The city will allow residents of the city to keep chickens as pets, subject to the requirements of this chapter, on single family residences or duplexes if both parties are in agreement, unless the presence of any particular chicken or chickens endangers the health, safety, peace, quiet, comfort, enjoyment or otherwise becomes a public nuisance to nearby residents or occupants.
(B) No person shall keep chickens inside a single-family or multi-family dwelling unit.
(C) No roosters are allowed.
(D) A separate coop is required to house the chickens. Coops must be constructed and maintained to meet the following minimum standards:
(1) Located in the rear or side yard.
(2) Located at least eight (8) feet from the rear or side property lines and at least fifteen (15) feet from a neighboring residence.
(3) Of reasonable size to accommodate the number of birds.
(4) One (1) standard door to allow humans to access the coop and one (1) door for birds (if above ground level-must also provide a stable ramp).
(5) Adequate ventilation and/or insulation to maintain a comfortable coop temperature.
(6) Animal proof coop construction and materials must be adequate to prevent access by dogs, cats, rodents and other animals.
(7) All coops shall be functionally constructed and maintained.
(E) A run or exercise area is required to meet the following minimum standards:
(1) Located in the rear or side yard;
(2) Adequate space for hens to move about freely;
(3) A minimum of one (1) gate to allow human access;
(4) Adequate cover to keep the hens inside the run and predators out; and
(5) Any coop, fowl house, or fenced pen area shall be kept clean, sanitary and free from excessive accumulation of chicken excrement and objectionable odors.
(Ord. 2018-20, passed 7-3-18)