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18.137.060 Backyard chickens and ducks.
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A. The keeping of chickens or ducks within the city is allowed in all residential zoning districts as an outright permitted use, subject to the following conditions:

1. One chicken or duck is allowed for each 1,000 square feet of assessed lot size, up to a maximum of 10 chickens or ducks.

2. Roosters and geese are not allowed.

B. Chickens and ducks kept under this section shall be secured at all times:

1. During nondaylight hours, chickens and ducks shall be confined within a secure coop sufficient to protect chickens and ducks from predators;

2. During daylight hours, chickens and ducks shall be confined within a coop or run meeting the requirements of subsection (C) of this section, or within a securely fenced backyard.

C. Coops and Runs.

1. Coops and runs shall be built in compliance with all applicable building and zoning codes if over 200 square feet;

2. Coops shall be set back at least 20 feet from dwellings on abutting property;

3. Coops shall be set back a minimum of five feet from abutting side property;

4. Coops and runs shall not exceed eight feet in height in a back yard or three feet in height in the front yard;

5. Coops must have at least two square feet of floor area per adult chicken or duck;

6. Runs must have at least six square feet of run area per adult chicken or duck.

D. To protect public health, the areas in which chickens or ducks are kept must be maintained in compliance with the following requirements:

1. All animal or poultry food shall be stored in metal or other rodent-proof receptacles;

2. Manure must be collected, stored, composted and/or removed from the property on a regular basis so as not to create a public health hazard or nuisance. All manure not used for composting or fertilizing shall be removed from the property;

3. Noise resulting from the keeping or maintaining of chickens or ducks must not exceed the limitations set forth in the Talent Municipal Code. [Ord. 952 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 936 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 817 § 8-3J.1160, 2006.]