A. The keeping of racing, homing or sporting pigeons, in accordance with the limitations specified in Section 17.32.270, may be permitted upon issuance of a permit by the planning and building division. A permit for keeping pigeons may be processed as an administrative matter by the planning and building division and no public hearing shall be required. The permit application shall be made on a form prescribed by the planning and building division, and shall be accompanied by a fee set by resolution of the city council sufficient to cover the cost of handling the application.
B. The applicant shall provide documentation of membership in a nationally recognized racing, homing or sporting pigeon association with the permit application. The permit may be granted for a maximum period of three years. The permit may be renewed upon reapplication and a site inspection to verify compliance with the requirements of this article.
C. The city shall have the right to enter the property for verification of permit compliance, consistent with the provisions and limitations of Section 17.46.030.
D. The permit shall be revoked by the planning and building division upon violation of any condition, regulation or limitation of the permit issued, unless such violation is corrected within ten days of notice of such violation. Any permit may be revoked for any violation. In the event of permit revocation, or objections to limitations placed thereon, an appeal may be made in writing to the planning commission. The planning commission shall review the appeal consistent with the provisions of Section 17.38.110. The decision of the planning commission may be appealed to the city council consistent with the provisions of Section 17.38.120. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: prior code § 7494.5)