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Director Corrigan and Officer Bialosky confirmed that the permitting process will remain the <br /> same, with only the length of the permit being extended. <br /> Officer Bialosky explained that for every annual renewal, Animal Control is required to perform <br /> a re-inspection of the hen coop and run. He noted that most hen keepers do not make changes to <br /> their structures. <br /> Officer Bialosky discussed the process of issuing the initial hen permit whereby Animal Control <br /> will inspect the property to ensure that the coop maintains appropriate distance from the home <br /> and neighboring yards. Animal Control gives the permittee approval to build their coop. Once <br /> the coop is built, Animal Control returns to the yard for a final inspection. Animal Control will <br /> also return for inspections if there are any complaints. <br /> Officer Bialosky reported that there have only been a handful of hen-related complaints over the <br /> years and that prospective permittees are usually very cooperative with Animal Control, as they <br /> would like to see their coops approved. <br /> Councilmembers Rader & Marx expressed support for the proposed ordinance, as it reflects the <br /> success of the program. <br /> In response to a question, Officer Bialosky reported that the city has 28 permitted hen keepers. <br /> The hen keeping ordinance caps hen permits at 50 and no more than 13 per year. Officer <br /> Bialosky explained that 5-6 hen keepers have given up hen keeping and about 2-3 new hen <br /> keepers cycle in each year. <br /> A motion was made and seconded to recommend Ord. 21-2022 for adoption. All members voted <br /> in favor. Motion passed. Ord. 21-2022 recommended for adoption. <br /> Housing, Planning & Development Committee adjourned at 7:25 p.m. <br /> 2 <br />