Chapter 6.16
DOMESTIC FOWL
Sections:
6.16.020 Permit fees – Renewal.
6.16.030 Maximum number of poultry.
6.16.050 Permitting to run at large prohibited.
6.16.010 Chickens allowed.
It is unlawful for any person to own or have custody or possession of any fowl in the town except: A person may keep up to 10 adult hen chickens on any one premises with a permit granted by the town council. The town council may grant, deny, condition or revoke a chicken permit as in its reasonable discretion is appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of the public. (Ord. 750 § 1, 2014).
6.16.020 Permit fees – Renewal.
The permit fee shall be $45.00 and shall be renewed at a cost of $25.00 on or before January 31st of each year. A late fee of $35.00 shall be charged for all permits not renewed by January 31st of any year. (Ord. 823 § 2, 2020; Ord. 776 § 1, 2016; Ord. 750 § 1, 2014).
6.16.030 Maximum number of poultry.
It is unlawful for any person to keep more than 10 adult hen chickens on any premises within the town. (Ord. 750 § 1, 2014).
6.16.040 Keeping prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to keep within the corporate limits of the town any roosters, geese or ducks. (Ord. 750 § 1, 2014).
6.16.050 Permitting to run at large prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person owning, possessing, or claiming any chickens to permit or allow such chickens to be at large within the corporate limits of the town. (Ord. 750 § 1, 2014; Ord. 49 § 2, 1906. Formerly 6.16.020).