Legal Documents of Rocky Top

Hens must be kept in a fenced enclosure at all times. Hens shall be secured within the henhouse during non-daylight hours.

1. The fenced enclosure must be either:
   
   1. Covered, or
   2. At least forty-two inches (42") high, in which case, all hens must be wing-clipped to prevent escape.
2. In addition to the fenced enclosure, hens shall be provided with a covered, predator-resistant henhouse. The area of the henhouse structure shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet.
3. A minimum of two (2) square feet per hen shall be provided for henhouses and six (6) square feet per bird for fenced enclosures.
4. Fenced enclosures and henhouses must be properly ventilated, clean, dry, and odor-free, kept in a neat and sanitary condition at all times, in a manner that will not disturb the use or enjoyment of neighboring lots due to noise, odor or other adverse impact.
5. The henhouse and fenced enclosure must provide adequate ventilation and adequate sun, shade and must be constructed in a manner to resist access by rodents, wild birds, and predators, including dogs and cats.
6. Henhouses shall be enclosed on all sides and shall have a roof and doors. Access doors must be able to be shut and locked at night. Opening windows and vents must be covered with predator- and bird-resistant wire of less than one inch (1") openings.
7. The materials used in making the henhouse and fence shall be uniform for each element of the structure such that the walls are made of the same material, the roof has the same shingles or other covering, and any windows or openings are constructed using the same materials. The henhouse shall be well maintained.
8. The henhouse may not be located less than fifteen feet (15') from any abutting property line.
9. Henhouses and enclosures shall not be permitted in front yards. (Ord. #570, Sept. 2022)