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Overview of the Proposed Ordinance (1) Chickens are not permitted on parcels below 2.5 acres in size. (2) 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 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 chickens must keep them 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 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 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. (12) A chicken run cannot exceed 20 square feet per chicken and the fencing cannot exceed 6 feet in height. A chicken run must have a protective overhead netting to keep the chickens 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 extendl 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 or annoyance to persons on other property in the vicinity by reason of noise, odor, or filth. (16) The slaughtering of chickens is prohibited. Planning Commission Meeting A local resident questioned if the ordinance included the keeping of ducks or if it was specific to chickens. The ordinance is specific to the keeping of chickens but ducks are permitted under the agricultural animal ordinance in the city code. We did receive public comments prior to the Planning Commission meeting concerning free range chickens and impacts to neighbors. After the Planning Commission meeting, staff received a comment noting interest in broiler chickens. Broilers are kept for approximately 56 days then slaughtered for food. The same concerns are held for smaller parcels regardless of length of time on the property. The commission consensus was 2.5 acres is a good starting point was for expanding opportunities. N:\Public Bodies\Agenda Packets\05-15-2017\Final\7.6 OA 17-03 sr CC 05-15-17.docx