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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 of animals within <br /> the city in a safe,clean, and healthy manner.The city recognizes that certain types of animals require <br /> regulations and standards to ensure that the health,safety,and welfare of the public is protected and to <br /> promote the compatibility of land uses as it relates to the keeping of animals. <br /> (c) Applicability of other regulations.The provisions of this section relate to the regulation of animals in the <br /> context of land use compatibility.These standards and provisions are not exclusive of other regulations set <br /> forth in this Code.The provisions of any other ordinance,statute or rule which impose other or greater <br /> restrictions shall also apply. <br /> (d) Keeping of chickens. <br /> (1) Number and type of chickens. <br /> a. A maximum of 12 chickens(hens)are allowed on parcels two and one-half to five acres on all <br /> residentially zoned properties in the city. <br /> b. For parcels within the R-1a zoning district,the number of chickens can be increased with a <br /> conditional use permit,as described in this section. <br /> C. Chickens are not permitted on parcels below two and one-half acres in size in the R1-b, R1-c,and <br /> R1-d zoning district. <br /> d. Roosters are not permitted on parcels two and one-half acres to five acres in size, unless a <br /> conditional use permit is granted. <br /> (2) Chicken coop and run. <br /> a. Every person who owns,controls, keeps,maintains,or harbors chickens must keep them <br /> 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 construction of the principal <br /> structure. <br /> d. A chicken coop will be considered an accessory structure and will count towards total lot <br /> coverage. <br /> e. Chicken coops and runs must comply with all applicable building and zoning codes and <br /> regulations. <br /> f. Setbacks. <br /> i. Chicken coops and runs must be setback at least 25 feet from any residential structure and <br /> at least ten feet from the property line. <br /> ii. Chicken coops and runs must be located in the rear yard. Corner lots must maintain front <br /> yard setbacks from all property lines adjacent to rights-of-way. <br /> iii. A chicken coop and run may not be located within 45 feet of a wetland or stormwater <br /> pond. <br /> g. Design standards. <br /> Created: 2022-03-09 08:49:15 [EST] <br /> (Supp.No.54) <br /> Page 1 of 6 <br />