3. Provide a to scale drawing showing the placement of the coop and run on the property
and the distance from all property lines (minimum of 7’ from any property line) and distance
from any neighboring residential structure (minimum of 25’). The drawing must also show
the location of the applicant’s residential structure on the property.
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4. Provide detailed information on how the coop and run will be screened from the view of
neighboring properties, the screening material to be used and the height of the screen
material.
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5. Provide detailed information on how adequate ventilation and insulation will be provided
to the coop and run to maintain suitable temperatures for the animals kept there in both
extreme heat and cool conditions.
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Applicants should note the following information:
It is unlawful for any person to treat a chicken in a cruel or inhumane manner.
Except as otherwise provided in the City Code, it is unlawful for any person to keep or
harbor or allow the breeding of any animals for the purpose of operating a business to sell,
trade, slaughter or give away for slaughter.
It is unlawful for any person to suffer or permit chickens to run at large.
Permit Required. It is unlawful for any person to keep any chicken without a permit from
the City. The permit is issued on an annual basis and shall expire on the 1st day of each
January.
Sanitation. All chickens, coops, chicken runs, associated supplies and waste shall be
maintained in a healthy, clean and sanitary condition and shall be free at all times from
obnoxious odors and from the presence of rodents, vermin and other animals. Waste may
be placed in the chicken owner’s residential waste container or composted appropriately
in the chicken owner’s back yard.
Slaughtering of chickens on the property is prohibited.
Chickens may not be raised or kept with the purpose of fighting.