proper ventilation, suitable shelter, protected from weather conditions and security from rodents, wild birds and predators.
v. Design & Construction of the Pen . The chicken pen shall be designed and constructed to secure chickens in the pen during daylight hours; all four (4) sides of the pen shall be fenced a minimum of six (6) feet high using gauge wire with a self-latching gate. The chicken coop shall be located within or attached to the fenced pen area.
vi. Dimensions of Coop & Pen .
1. Corporate Limits. The chicken coop shall have a maximum size of 12 feet in any direction. The pen shall have a maximum size of 300 square feet.
2. Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. The chicken coop and pen shall have no minimum or maximum size requirement.
vii. Prohibited Coop Locations . A chicken coop and pen shall not include residential structures or garages, nor be located within any designated buffer, landscape easement, stormwater management area, conservation easement, or utility easement (water, sewer, or storm drainage). viii. Located in Rear Yard Only . The chicken coop and/or pen shall only be permitted in the rear yard, as defined in the Land Development Ordinance, of a zoning lot and shall comply with a minimum setback of 15 feet from the side and rear property lines, and in addition:
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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