Title 6 - Animals

6.13.050 Performance Standards

1. A.
   Number and Type of Chickens.

   1. 1.
      Number of Chickens Allowed.¹
       

      Number of Chickens Allowed
      Lot Size	Chicken Permit Required	Maximum number of Hens Allowed
      0.20 - 0.49 Acres	Yes	3
      0.50 - 0.99 Acres	Yes	6
      1-3 Acres	Yes	12
      > 3 acres	No	No Maximum

   2. 2.
      Type of Chickens Allowed.  

      1. a.
         No rooster and allowed on any property less than 3 acres. 
      2. b.
         This Chapter only allows chickens as defined in 6.13.020, and does not allow any other fowl, such as, but not limited to, peacocks, turkeys, guinea fowls, ducks or waterfowl, are not permitted under this Chapter. 
2. B.
   Locational Requirements. 

   1. 1.
      Subject to the provisions of this Chapter, chickens are allowed on: 

      1. a.
          Residentially-zoned properties equal to or larger than 0.20 acre and developed with a detached single-family dwelling or duplex.
      2. b.
         Agricultural property of less than 3 acres being used for residential purposes.
   2. 2.
      Setbacks.
       

      Setback Requirements for Chicken Coops, Mobile Pens and Runs
      Yard	Required Setback
      Front Yard	Enclosures not permitted
      Side Yard	10 feet
      Rear Yard	25 feet

   3. 3.
      Chickens shall only be kept upon property which is the principal residence of the owner of the chickens. Tenants and renters of property may keep chickens with the written permission of the property owner. Proof of such permission shall be submitted with the application. (See 6.13.040 B.1.i.)
3. C.
    Chicken Coops and Enclosures. 

   1. 1.
      Chickens must be provided a secure and well ventilated chicken coop. Mobile pens or chicken tractors must not be used as the primary chicken coop.
   2. 2.
      Chicken coops and runs must be inspected by an Animal Control Officer prior to obtaining chickens and issuance of a Chicken Permit.
   3. 3.
      The floor area of the chicken coop or a combination of the floor area and attached pen area must equal at least 10 square feet of area per chicken.
   4. 4.
      For properties less than 3 acres, no chicken coop, mobile pen or run shall exceed 200 square feet.
   5. 5.
      Chickens must be housed in a chicken coop or other roofed structure, attached pen or detached mobile pen whenever they are unattended by the keeper. During daylight hours, when attended by the keeper, the chickens are allowed in a completely fenced-in yard.
   6. 6.
      Chicken coops and runs must be located in a fenced-in rear yard.
   7. 7.
      No chicken coop or run shall be located in any area of the property that is considered frontage or a landscaped setback, both as defined by the Unified Development Ordinance. 
4. D.
   General Requirements. 

   1. 1.
      The keeping of chickens shall be done in such a manner as to continually and adequately meet these Performance Standards and the Conditions for Approval set forth in 6.13.040C. 
   2. 2.
      The keeping of chickens shall be done in such a manner as to control noxious odors and the breeding of rodents, flies or other insects, so as not to create a nuisance of any kind. The chicken owner 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 Control officer.
   3. 3.
      All grain and food stored for the use of chickens shall be kept in a rodent-proof container.
   4. 4.
      Live slaughter of chickens is prohibited on residential property.
   5. 5.
      Chickens shall not be allowed to run at large.

      1. a.
         For the purposes of 6.10, any dog attacking a chicken running at large shall not be construed as a dangerous animal based upon the attack of the chicken.
   6. 6.
      It shall further be unlawful to picket or tie any such animal in any of the streets or right-of-way of the City for the purpose of grazing or feeding.
   7. 7.
      The chicken owner must provide for the storage and removal of chicken manure. All stored manure shall be covered in a fully enclosed structure with a roof or lid over the entire structure. No more than 3 cubic feet of manure shall be stored. All other chicken manure not used for composting or fertilizing shall be regularly removed in a manner complying with all applicable federal, state and local regulations. The chicken coop, chicken tractor and surrounding area must be kept free from trash and accumulated droppings. Uneaten feed shall be removed in a timely manner.

Effective on: 1/1/1901