5.5 PCSR 04-25-2017 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Overview of the Proposed Ordinance (1)No chickens are permitted on parcels below 2.5 acres in size. (2)A total of 12 chickens are allowed on parcels 2.5 acres to 5 acrin size. The number of chickens can be increased with a CUP to the agricultural animal standards outlined in Section 30-803. (3)No roosters on parcels 2.5 acres to 5 acres in size, unless a CUP is granted. (4)Every person who owns, controls, keeps, maintains, or harbors ch confined at all times in a chicken coop or chicken run on the premise. Chickens are not allowed in any part of a house or accessory structures. (5)No chicken coop or run shall be constructed on any parcel of land before co principal building. (6)All chicken coops and runs must comply with all applicable building and zoning codes and regulations. (7)A chicken coop and run will be considered an accessory structure and will count towards total lot coverage. (8)A chicken coop and run cannot be located in the front or side ya front yard setbacks from all property lines adjacent to right-of-ways. (9)A chicken coop and run must be setback at least 25 feet from any residential structure on any adjacent lot and at least 10 feet from the property line. (10)A chicken coop and run may not be located within 45 feet of a wetland or stormwater pond. (11)A chicken coop may be no larger than 10 square feet per chicken and may not exceed 6 feet in height. A chicken coop must be elevated a minimum of 12 inches a above grade to ensure circulation beneath the coop. A chicken cot flooring. (12)A chicken run cannot exceed 20 square feet per chicken and the f in height. A chicken run must have a protective overhead netting to keep th separated from other animals. (13)A chicken coop and run must be completely enclosed. A chicken coop and run may be enclosed with weather resistant wood or woven wire materials, and may allow chickens to contact the ground. Hardware cloth or similar material will extend1 foot at 90 degrees at the base of the coop and run area to protect from predators. (14)Chicken grains and feed must be stored in rodent-proof containers. (15)No chicken may be kept or raised in a manner as to cause injury other property in the vicinity by reason of noise, odor, or filt. (16)The slaughtering of chickens is prohibited. Financial Impact None Council Meeting If acted on, this item will go to the May 15, 2017, City Council meeting. Attachments March 28, 2017 Planning Commission Staff Memo Second Survey Results Stormwater Coordinator and Environmental Coordinator Memo N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\OA\OA 17-03 Chickens\4-Planning Commission\PC 04-25-17\5.5_OA 17-03 sr PC 03-28-17.docx