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Overview of the Proposed Ordinance (1) No roosters or guinea fowl. (2) No more than 4 chickens are allowed on parcels below 2.5 acres in size. (3) A total of 12 chickens are allowed on parcels 2.5 acres to 5 acres in size. The number of chickens can be increased with a conditional use permit for this in the urban service area. (4) Every person who owns, controls, keeps, maintains, or harbors chickens must keep them confined on the premises at all times in a chicken coop or chicken run. Chickens are not allowed in any part of a house or accessory structure. (5) No chicken coop or run shall be constructed on any parcel of land before construction of the 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 yard. Corner lots must maintain 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 and run must be completely screened from view with an opaque fencing. (12) 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 and a maximum of 24 inches above grade to ensure circulation beneath the coop. A chicken coop must have rodent resistant flooring. (13) A chicken run cannot exceed 20 square feet per chicken and the fencing cannot exceed 6 feet in height. A chicken run may be enclosed with wood or woven wire materials, and may allow chickens to contact the ground. A chicken run must have a protective overhead netting to keep the chickens separated from other animals. (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 or annoyance to persons on other property in the vicinity by reason of noise, odor, or filth. Financial Impact None, the permit fee will cover the time necessary to inspect and administer the permitting process. Council Meeting If acted on, this item will go to the April 17, 2017, City Council meeting. Attachments ■ City Code Requirements Review ■ Survey Questions ■ Survey Results ■ Stormwater Coordinator and Environmental Coordinator Memo N:\Departments\Community Development\Planning\Case Files\OA\OA 17-03 Chickens\4-Planning Commission\OA 17-03 sr PC 03-28-17.docx