Sec. 122-1217. - Chickens.
Chickens are allowed on properties zoned R-1, R-1A and R-1AA, subject to the following conditions:
(1) A permit is required with the city's growth management department to keep up to six chickens in the rear yard of an occupied detached single-family residence. Code enforcement may inspect permitted properties at least twice a year to ensure compliance with conditions.
(2) Ducks, geese, turkeys, peafowl, male chickens/roosters, pigeons, or any other poultry or fowl are not allowed.
(3) Chickens must be provided with a covered, properly ventilated, clean and maintained, predator-resistant chicken house that is designed to be easily accessed, with at least two square feet per chicken.
(4) During daylight hours, chickens must have access to the chicken house and access to an outdoor enclosure that is adequately fenced to protect them from predators.
(5) The coop and pen/run area must be at least three feet from the adjoining property, cleaned regularly and kept free of insects and rodents. Odors from chickens, including chicken manure, or other items associated with the keeping of chickens must not be perceptible at the property boundaries. Chickens will not be allowed to create a nuisance including odor, noise or contribute to any other nuisance condition.
(6) Composting of chicken manure is allowed in an enclosed bin. The composting bin shall be kept at least 15 feet away from all property lines.
(7) Chickens must be kept for personal use only. Selling chickens, eggs, feathers, or chicken manure, or the breeding of chickens is prohibited.
(8) Chickens may not be slaughtered on premises.
(9) All other permitted livestock in the R-1, R-1A, and R-1AA zoning districts must be consistent with section 122-1221.
(10) The Growth Management Director has the sole discretion to revoke the permit and require that the chickens be removed within ten days if he or she determines that the permittee is in violation of the requirements of the Code.