8755-14 Establish Pilot Program for Henkeeping

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containing more than three dwelling units. Residents of no more than one dwelling unit within a structure may keep hens on that lot. No more than six hens shall be allowed on any lot. E. Setbacks. Coops or accessory structures housing hens shall be kept at least three feet from the side and rear property lines. All such structures shall be located no less than 20 feet be- hind the rearmost wall of the principal structure on the lot. F. Enclosure. The base surface of a coop and run must not exceed 80 square feet and six feet in height. Hens shall not be allowed out of these enclosures unless the rear yard of the prop- erty is fenced along the rear and side lot lines, and a resident of the property on which the hens are kept is directly monitoring them such that the resident is able to immediately return the hens to the cage or coop if necessary. The manufacturer's specifications for the coop, or otherwise adequate drawings including dimensions, shall be submitted for approval together with the appli- cation for the permit. Hens shall be kept in a covered, predator -proof coop that is well - ventilated and designed to be accessed for cleaning. The enclosure shall be of uniform and sturdy design and constructed of quality materials. Fencing, if used, shall be securely fastened to posts of rea- sonable strength firmly set into the ground and shall be stretched tightly between support posts. The enclosure shall be maintained in good repair at all times so as to protect the aesthetics of the neighborhood and to not present a blighted or untidy appearance to the property or to neighbors. Hens shall have access to an outdoor enclosure or run that is adequately fenced to contain the hens on the property, to prevent them from running at large, and to prevent access by predators. The combined area of the coop and run shall allow at least three square feet per hen, and shall otherwise be constructed to provide humane conditions and to ensure the health and well -being of the animals occupying it are not endangered by the manner of keeping or confinement. G. Sanitation; Slau hg tering. The coop and outdoor enclosure must be kept clean, dry and sanitary; free from debris and offensive odors; and devoid of rodents and vermin. It shall be so located that adequate drainage is obtained, normal drying occurs and standing water is not pre- sent. The coop and outdoor enclosure must be cleaned on a regular basis to prevent the accumu- lation of waste. All feed must be stored in a rodent -proof container. No hens shall be slaugh- tered except in accordance with, and only if permitted by, Chapter 918 of the Revised Code. H. Number and Transferability. No more than 12 non - transferable permits shall be is- sued pursuant to this resolution. I. Permit Revocation. The Director of Public Safety may revoke a permit at any time if the permit holder materially fails to adhere to the provisions of this pilot program. Section 2. The pilot program established in this resolution shall cease 18 months after the effective date of this resolution. Section 3. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of this ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council and that all such deliberations of this Council and of any of its committees that resulted in such for- mal action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements.