1. Proximity to Residential Structures . The chicken coop and pen shall be located closer to the owners’ principal structure than any adjacent principal structure.
B. Required Maintenance
i. Maintenance . The chicken coop shall be clean and sanitary, with all droppings and organic materials properly disposed of.
ii. Prohibited Activity . On-site slaughter of chickens shall be prohibited.
iii. Disposal . If a chicken dies natural causes and is not intended to be consumed by the owners, it shall be promptly disposed of with household waste.
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Accessory Use, Residential – Agricultural Animals.
A. Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction Only. Agricultural animals, as defined, shall only be permitted on residential lots in the extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ).
B. Maximum Number.
i. Lots Less Than One (1) Acre. No more than two (2) agricultural animals shall be permitted.
ii. Lots One (1) to Two (2) Acres. No more than five (5) agricultural animals shall be permitted.
iii. Lots Greater than Two (2) Acres. No maximum number of agricultural animals shall apply to lots greater than two (2) acres in size.
C. Location. Any stable or structure housing animals shall be a minimum of 100 feet from any adjacent residential structure.
D. Fenced Enclosure.
i. The fenced area or other enclosure, not including stable, shall be located at a minimum of four (4) feet from any adjacent property line, or zero (0) feet if agreed mutually by adjoining property owners through an agreement.
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