For any property that is a nonconforming, agriculture (AG) zoned lot of one to four acres and residential (R-l) zoned lots of one acre or greater, chicken raising shall be permitted subject to the following criteria.
(A) No more than eight female chickens are permitted per lot improved with a single-family dwelling.
(B) There must be at least four square feet per chicken of permeable land area available for chickens, plus adequate, freestanding, enclosed shelter space to protect the chickens from the elements, and to prevent wildlife or other predators from gaining entry. Chickens shall not be allowed to roam freely within the bounds of the property on which they are housed. Adequate fencing shall be provided to prevent the chickens from escaping when not in their shelters. The outside pen shall be completely enclosed on all sides and topped with wire to prevent the escape of any chicken.
(C) Premises must be maintained in a sanitary condition, free from insects and rodents, offensive odors, excessive noise, or any other conditions constituting a public nuisance.
(D) At any one time, only one chicken shelter or pen is permitted on any property.
(E) No roosters may be kept on any property under this section.
(F) Chickens permitted in this section are only for personal use. No business, field trip, or tour activities related to the chickens are allowed.
(G) Structures constructed for chickens (coops, shelters, and the like) shall be permitted through the town Building Department, and held to the same construction and setback standards detailed in § 156.041.
(H) The limitations in this section shall not apply to properties conforming to hobby farm standards as described in § 156.040.
(Ord. 23, § 2.60.20, passed 3-19-1997; Am. Ord. 23-B, passed 3-8-2022)