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Sec. 30-803. - Animals. (a) Definitions. The definitions in section 30-1 are applicable in this section. (b) Purpose. It is the intent of this section to establish regulations which will allow the keeping of animals within the city in a safe, clean, and healthy manner. The city recognizes that certain types of animals require regulations and standards to ensure that the health, safety, and welfare of the public is protected and to promote the compatibility of land uses as it relates to the keeping of animals. (c) Applicability of other regulations. The provisions of this section relate to the regulation of animals in the context of land use compatibility. These standards and provisions are not exclusive of other regulations set forth in this Code. The provisions of any other ordinance, statute or rule which impose other or greater restrictions shall also apply. (d) Keeping of cbickens. (1) Number and type of cbickens. a. A maximum of 12 chickens (hens) are allowed on parcels two and one-half to five acres on all residentially zoned properties in the city. b. For parcels within the R-1a zoning district, the number of chickens can be increased with a conditional use permit, as described in this section. C. Chickens are not permitted on parcels below two and one-half acres in size in the RI- b, R1-c, and R1-d zoning district. d. Roosters are not permitted on parcels two and one-half acres to five acres in size, unless a conditional use permit is granted. (2) Oicken coop and run. a. Every person who owns, controls, keeps, maintains, or harbors chickens must keep them confined at all times in a chicken coop or chicken run. b. Chickens are not allowed in principal or accessory structures. C. Chicken coops may not be constructed on any parcel of land before construction of the principal structure. d. A chicken coop will be considered an accessory structure and will count towards total lot coverage. e. Chicken coops and runs must comply with all applicable building and zoning codes and regulations. f. Setbacks. i. Chicken coops and runs must be setback at least 25 feet from any residential structure and at least ten feet from the property line. ii. Chicken coops and runs must be located in the rear yard. Corner lots must maintain front yard setbacks from all property lines adjacent to rights -of -way. iii. A chicken coop and run may not be located within 45 feet of a wetland or stormwater pond.