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Sec. 30-803. -Animals. <br /> (a) Definitions. The definitions in section 30-1 are applicable in this section. <br /> (b) Purpose. It is the intent of this section to establish regulations which will allow the keeping <br /> of animals within the city in a safe, clean, and healthy manner. The city recognizes that <br /> certain types of animals require regulations and standards to ensure that the health, safety, <br /> and welfare of the public is protected and to promote the compatibility of land uses as it <br /> relates to the keeping of animals. <br /> (c) Applicability of other regulations. The provisions of this section relate to the regulation of <br /> animals in the context of land use compatibility. These standards and provisions are not <br /> exclusive of other regulations set forth in this Code. The provisions of any other ordinance, <br /> statute or rule which impose other or greater restrictions shall also apply. <br /> (d) Keeping of chickens. <br /> (1) Number and type of chickens. <br /> a.Chickens are not permitted onar s les an one 1 acre in size in an <br /> zoning district. <br /> b.A maximum of 6 chickens (hens) are allowed on parcels one (1) acre to two <br /> and one-half(2 1Q acres on all residentially zoned properties. <br /> a7c. A maximum of 12 chickens (hens) are allowed on parcels two and <br /> one-half to five acres on all residentially zoned propertie <br /> d.Parcels-oaerexceedin 5 acres in the R-.1 a shall follow the <br /> standaracas outlined in (e)(2) of this section as <br /> they relate to the ke chickens. <br /> 6e. For parcels within the R-1a zoning district,the number of chickens <br /> can be increased with a conditional use permit, as described in this section. <br /> £Roosters may be allowed with a conditional use permit on <br /> parcels two and one-half2 '/2 acres or largerto five acres ift size,t <br /> F, conditional ttsp peimmq ante <br /> 2) Chicken coop and run. <br /> a.Every person who owns, controls, keeps,maintains, or harbors chickens <br /> must keep them confined at all times in a chicken coop or chicken run. <br /> b.Chickens are not allowed in principal or accessory structures. <br /> c.Chicken coops may not be constructed on any parcel of land before <br /> construction of the principal structure. <br /> 'AA chicken coop will be considered an accessory structure and will count <br /> towards total lot coverage. <br /> e.Chicken coops and runs must comply with all applicable building and zoning <br /> codes and regulations. <br /> f. Setbacks. <br /> 1. Chicken coops and runs must be setback at least 25 feet from any <br /> residential structure and at least ten feet from the property line. <br /> 2. Chicken coops and runs must be located in the rear yard. Corner lots <br /> must maintain front yard setbacks from all property lines adjacent to <br /> rights-of-way. <br /> 3. A chicken coop and run may not be located within 45 feet of a <br /> wetland or stormwater pond. <br /> g.Design standards. <br />