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1. Do I need a license to keep chickens?

No; however, the city does require that you fill out this form of notification (PDF).

2. How many chickens can I have?

No more than 6 per property.

3. What are the rules on processing chickens?

Per the code: no outdoor butchering of fowl is permitted.

4. Are there chicken coop standards?

Yes, the city requires that all coops be no less than 3 square feet per bird.

Other standards:

• Clean and sanitary
• Made of sound construction and craftsmanship
• Be maintained so they remain structurally sound
• Protect the fowl from the weather
• Be located in the rear/back yard and meet the most restrictive of the following setbacks:
  • 5 feet from side and rear property lines
  • 25 feet from residences on adjacent and nearby lots
  • A setback from adjacent and nearby residences a distance at least equal to the distance the coop is placed from the residence on the subject property
  • 25 feet from a lake, wetland, pond, stream, tributary, drainage ditch or the like
  • All other structure or building setbacks required under the Zoning Code
• Not be located inside a primary residence or place of business
• Follow best practices for nests

5. Can my chickens free range?

All fowl shall be prohibited from running at large off of the owner’s property.

6. What about roosters?

All roosters are prohibited.