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Title 10 : Animal Control
Chapter 1 : In General

10-102 : Keeping of domesticated chickens.

It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, harbor or confine domesticated chickens in any building, structure, shed, corral, pen or enclosure within the corporate limits of the city except:

  1. Where such animals are being kept at a licensed stock show lasting not longer than ten (10) days.
  2. Where such animals are kept at a licensed slaughterhouse, recognized stockyard or processing facility where poultry are kept for a period of not more than four (4) days.
  3. Where such animals are kept at a licensed research facility.
  4. Where a limited number of domesticated female chickens (hens) are kept pursuant to a permit as set forth below in this chapter.
  5. The buildings, structures, corrals, pens, or enclosures in which poultry are kept shall at all times be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. (Ord. #570, Sept. 2022)