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6.Chickens must be contained within a coop or run at all times, an least 10 feet from any property line, and 25 feet from a residen Coops and runs also need to include a protective overhead covering. Coop Setbacks and Covering 33% Agree Disagree 67% Agree Disagree I think on some larger properties, they don't need to be What is the concern about free-range chickens in caged. Not sure what that magic number would be. I live someone's own yard? They are excellent for controlling on a 4 acre lot and my surrounding neighbors have about pests (especially ticks!) so there is this added benefit for 15 acres or more. Their chickens are on my property all owners if they are allowed to roam in the yard. the time, but I don't mind. Size should depend on number of hens/chickens Chickens are not meant to be confined. They need to be able to roam. Agree Chickens do not belong within city limits. I agreed to this for chickens on LT 1 acre, if that gets The city don't take care of the dogs running free why approved. I would prefer it not. For properties over 3 would I believe they will police chickens acres, I think the chickens could be let out during the day. Sounds standard for city restrictions, but I would say that You are really limiting where a set up could be placed. sounds unreasonable for acres 2.5 and above Who will enforce this, how much in tax dollars will this Why an overhead covering. Predation shouldn't be the cost? I see problems coming, big ones.city's concern. AgreeRuns shouldn't need to be covered. Mostly agree. However, if the neighbor's house is at least Should be more than 10 feet from any property lines. 25 feet away from the coop, I would think placing the They leave waste and make noise. TEN FEET from coop close to the property line would not be an issue, and property lines is NOT ENOUGH! Also will reduce would keep kids from entering a homeowner's yard to price values of homes next to it especially in a look in the coop. residential area with regular sizedcity lots. No chickens in city limits Who cares Permit and inspection for under 1 acre. Structure no! House yes. A garage or playhouse is a structure so they should not be considered! Need protection from animals on the prowl: Dogs, 10 feet is not enough from property line. Rest of Eagles, Fox, etc. statement sounds good. They should be able to run free on acre or more. free range chickens should be allowed at a certain acreage - such as 5 At what acreage? Less than 5 I'm ok with. Anything over 5 they should be able to do what they want. Page 8