residential chicken permit application license fee
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RESIDENTIAL CHICKEN PERMIT APPLICATION
LICENSE FEE $2500
Site Address for Chickens ___________________________________________________
The above referenced propertyrsquos Homeowners Association rules if any do not prohibit the keeping of chickens on the property (please initial)
Yes _______ No ________ Not Applicable _________
Applicant Information
Name __________________________________ Phone Number ___________________
Address __________________________________________________________________
City ______________________________ State ___________ Zip __________________
Email Address ____________________________________________________________
CoopRun Information
Number of chickens ________________________ Breed ________________________
Dimensions of chicken coop _________________________________________________
Dimensions of chicken run __________________________________________________
Does the owner plan to utilize electricity in the chicken coop Yes __ No ________
If yes please describe _____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
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THE FOLLOWING MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE CHICKEN LICENSE APPLICATION
Please submit a scaled sketch with the proposed improvements for your chickens This sketch should include
bull Location and size of your housebull Your lot linesbull Location size and type of all structures and containment areas for the chickens
(coop pen and fencing)bull Setbacks of chicken structurebull Setbacks and use of adjacent structures (habitable structures on neighboring
properties)
Distance between chicken structure and adjacent habitable structures on neighboring properties cannot be closer than 20 feet
In addition the keeping of chickens may be permitted as an accessory use to a single family residence subject to the following conditions
bull No person may keep a rooster or crowing henbull No person may allow chickens to range freely without fencing or without a
mobile penbull No person may keep chickens inside the house or attached garagebull Chickens must be provided a secure and well ventilated roofed structure
(ldquochicken cooprdquo)bull The roofed structure and required fencing for the chickens may only be located
in a rear yard and must meet setback and building separations as established incity zoning and building codes except that the roofed structure and fencingmust maintain a 20 foot separation from dwellings on adjacent properties
bull The roofed structure shall be fully enclosed wind proof and have sufficientwindows for natural light
bull Chickens coops andor runs shall not be kept in such a manner as toconstitute a nuisance All premises on which chickens are kept or maintainedshall be kept clean from filth garbage and any substances which attractrodents The coop and its surrounding area must be cleaned frequently enoughto control odor Manure shall not be allowed to accumulate in a way thatcauses an unsanitary condition or causes odors detectible on another property
bull All grain and food stored for the use of the hens shall be kept in a rodent proofcontainer
bull The chicken coop and run shall be kept in good repair as to be in compliancewith the property maintenance regulations elsewhere in the Code
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bull All chicken coops must have a minimum size of four (4) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
bull Fenced in chicken runs must have a minimum of ten (10) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
bull All butchering waste shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner bull Dead chickens must be disposed of according to the Minnesota Board of Animal
Health rules which require chicken carcasses to be disposed of as soon as possible after death usually within 48 to 72 hours Legal forms of chicken carcass disposal include burial off-site incineration or rendering or composting
______ I understand that the City will send notices of my permit application to all neighbors within 150 feet of my property lines
______ I have read and I understand the conditions under which I may keep chickens as set forth in this application and City Code Section 9660 et seq I agree to abide by these conditions Failure to abide by these conditions will result in cancellation of the permit
_______________________________________ _______________________________ Applicant Printed Name Date
_______________________________________ Applicant Signature
OFFICE USE ONLY
Notices mailed on __________________________________ Permit Fee Paid Yes ________ No ________ Permit valid until __________________________________ Permit Approved Yes _______ No ________ Signature ___________________________________________
Property and Coop Diagram Please supply a scaled sketch of your property and chicken coop (See example on next page)
The sketch must include -Location of house and surrounding buildings -Your lot lines -Location size and type of all structures for the keeping of chickens -Setbacks of coop and runs
Coops must be setback 20 feet from all habitable structures
Property and Coop Diagram Example Please supply a scaled sketch of your property and chicken coop
The sketch must include -Location of house and surrounding buildings -Your lot lines -Location size and type of all structures for the keeping of chickens -Setbacks of coop and runs
Coops must be setback 20 feet from all habitable structures
Courtesy Notice
Your neighbors at _____________________________________________ have submitted a request for a permit to keep chickens on their property The attached permit information provides more details
If you have questions about the permit request please contact Adam Bell at 651-747-3900 or at abelllakeelmoorg
ARTICLE V KEEPING OF CHICKENS
Sec 9560 Definitions Sec 9561 Purpose Sec 9562 Investigation and Enforcement Sec 9563 Keeping of Chickens Sec 9564 Permit Required Term Consent Fee Sec 9565 Application Sec 9566 Permit Conditions Sec 9567 Violations Sec 9568 Issuance Revocation
sect 9560 Definitions
The following words terms and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning
Brooding means the period of chicken growth when supplemental heat must be provided due to the birdrsquos inability to generate enough body heat
Chicken means a domesticated bird that serves as a source of eggs or meat (Gallus gallus domesticus)
Coop means the structure for the keeping or housing of chickens permitted by the article
Exercise yard means a larger fenced area that provides space for exercise and foraging for the birds when supervised
Hen means a female chicken
Officer means any person designated by the city as an enforcement officer
Rooster means a male chicken
Run means a fully-enclosed and covered area attached to a coop where the chickens can roam unsupervised
sect 9561 Purpose It is recognized that the ability to cultivate onersquos own food is a sustainable activity that can also
be a rewarding pastime Therefore it is the purpose and intent of this article to permit the keeping and maintenance of hens for egg and meat sources in a clean and sanitary manner that is not a nuisance to or detrimental to the public health safety and welfare of the community
sect 9562 Investigation and Enforcement Officers designated by the city shall have authority in the investigation and enforcement of this
article and no person shall interfere with hinder or molest any such officer in the exercise of such powers The city shall make investigations as is necessary and may grant deny or refuse to renew any application for permit or terminate an existing permit under this article
sect 9563 Keeping of Chickens A Chickens on less than 5 acres
Lot Size (acres) Chickens Allowed
000 ndash 049 0
050 ndash 099 4
100 ndash 149 6
150 ndash 199 8
200 ndash 249 10
250 ndash 299 12
300 ndash 349 14
350 ndash 399 16
400 ndash 449 18
450 ndash 499 22
B Chickens on 5 acres or more
Chickens maintained on parcels of 5 acres or more are restricted to 002 animal units per acre A permit is not required for keeping chickens on a parcel size of 5 acres or more For reference see ldquoAnimal Unit Equivalencyrdquo chart in Section 9550
sect 9564 Permit Required Term Consent Fee A No person shall (without first obtaining a permit in writing from the City Clerk) own
keep harbor or have custody of any live chicken on a lot less than five (5) acres
B The first permit is valid for up to two (2) years beginning on the date of issuance and ending on December 31 of the following year Subsequent permits are valid from January 1 to December 31
C Prior to issuance of a permit notices must be mailed to all homes within 150 feet of the applicantrsquos property lines
D The fee for a permit may be imposed set established and fixed by the city council by ordinance from time to time
sect 9565 Application Any person desiring a permit required under the provisions of this article shall make written
application to the city clerk upon a form prescribed by and containing such information as required by the city Among other things the application shall contain the following information
1 A description of the real property upon which it is desired to keep the chickens
2 The breed and number of chickens to be maintained on the premises
3 A site plan of the property showing the location and size of the proposed chicken coop and run setbacks from the chicken coop to property lines and surrounding buildings (including houses and buildings on adjacent lots) and the location type and height of fencing proposed to contain the chickens in a run or exercise area Portable coops and cages are allowed but portable locations must be included with the site plan
4 Statements that the applicant will at all times keep the chickens in accordance with all of the conditions prescribed by the officer or modification thereof and that failure to obey such conditions will constitute a violation of the provisions of this article and grounds for cancellation of the permit
5 Such other and further information as may be required by the officer
sect 9566 Permit Conditions Each person keeping chickens within the City of Lake Elmo shall comply with the following
1 No person may keep a rooster or crowing hen
2 No person may allow chickens to range freely without fencing or without a mobile pen
3 No person may keep chickens inside the house or attached garage
4 Chickens must be provided a secure and well ventilated roofed structure (ldquochicken cooprdquo)
5 The roofed structure and required fencing for the chickens may only be located in a rear yard and must meet setback and building separations as established in city zoning and building codes except that the roofed structure and fencing must maintain a 20 foot separation from dwellings on adjacent properties
6 The roofed structure shall be fully enclosed wind proof and have sufficient windows for natural light
7 Chickens coops andor runs shall not be kept in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance
8 The chicken coop and run shall be kept in good repair as to be in compliance with the property maintenance regulations elsewhere in the Code
9 All chicken coops must have a minimum size of four (4) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
10 Fenced in chicken runs must have a minimum of ten (10) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
11 All butchering waste shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner
12 Dead chickens must be disposed of according to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health rules which require chicken carcasses to be disposed of as soon as possible after death usually within 48 to 72 hours Legal forms of chicken carcass disposal include burial off-site incineration or rendering or composting
sect 9567 Violations
1 Any person violating any of the sections of this article shall be deemed guilty of amisdemeanor and upon conviction shall be penalized in accordance with Section 1099
2 If any person is found guilty by a court for violation of this section their permit to ownkeep harbor or have custody of chickens shall be deemed automatically revoked and nonew permit may be issued for a period of one year
3 Any person violating any conditions of this permit shall reimburse the city for all costsborne by the city to enforce the conditions of the permit including but not limited to thepickup and impounding of chickens
sect 9568 Issuance RevocationA If granted the permit shall be issued by the city and shall state the conditions if any
imposed upon the permitted for the keeping of chickens under this permit The permit shall specify the restrictions limitations conditions and prohibitions which the city deems reasonably necessary to protect any person or neighboring use from unsanitary conditions unreasonable noise or odors or annoyance or to protect the public health and safety Such permit may be modified from time to time or revoked by the city for failure to conform to such restrictions limitations or prohibitions Such modification or revocation shall be effective after ten days following the mailing of written notice thereof by certified mail to the person or persons keeping or maintaining such chickens
B The city may revoke any permit issued under this article if the person holding the permit refuses or fails to comply with this article with any regulations promulgated by the city council pursuant to this article or with any state or local law governing cruelty to animals or the keeping of animals Any person whose permit is revoked shall within ten days thereafter humanely dispose of all chickens being owned kept or harbored by such person and no part of the permit fee shall be refunded
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THE FOLLOWING MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE CHICKEN LICENSE APPLICATION
Please submit a scaled sketch with the proposed improvements for your chickens This sketch should include
bull Location and size of your housebull Your lot linesbull Location size and type of all structures and containment areas for the chickens
(coop pen and fencing)bull Setbacks of chicken structurebull Setbacks and use of adjacent structures (habitable structures on neighboring
properties)
Distance between chicken structure and adjacent habitable structures on neighboring properties cannot be closer than 20 feet
In addition the keeping of chickens may be permitted as an accessory use to a single family residence subject to the following conditions
bull No person may keep a rooster or crowing henbull No person may allow chickens to range freely without fencing or without a
mobile penbull No person may keep chickens inside the house or attached garagebull Chickens must be provided a secure and well ventilated roofed structure
(ldquochicken cooprdquo)bull The roofed structure and required fencing for the chickens may only be located
in a rear yard and must meet setback and building separations as established incity zoning and building codes except that the roofed structure and fencingmust maintain a 20 foot separation from dwellings on adjacent properties
bull The roofed structure shall be fully enclosed wind proof and have sufficientwindows for natural light
bull Chickens coops andor runs shall not be kept in such a manner as toconstitute a nuisance All premises on which chickens are kept or maintainedshall be kept clean from filth garbage and any substances which attractrodents The coop and its surrounding area must be cleaned frequently enoughto control odor Manure shall not be allowed to accumulate in a way thatcauses an unsanitary condition or causes odors detectible on another property
bull All grain and food stored for the use of the hens shall be kept in a rodent proofcontainer
bull The chicken coop and run shall be kept in good repair as to be in compliancewith the property maintenance regulations elsewhere in the Code
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bull All chicken coops must have a minimum size of four (4) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
bull Fenced in chicken runs must have a minimum of ten (10) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
bull All butchering waste shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner bull Dead chickens must be disposed of according to the Minnesota Board of Animal
Health rules which require chicken carcasses to be disposed of as soon as possible after death usually within 48 to 72 hours Legal forms of chicken carcass disposal include burial off-site incineration or rendering or composting
______ I understand that the City will send notices of my permit application to all neighbors within 150 feet of my property lines
______ I have read and I understand the conditions under which I may keep chickens as set forth in this application and City Code Section 9660 et seq I agree to abide by these conditions Failure to abide by these conditions will result in cancellation of the permit
_______________________________________ _______________________________ Applicant Printed Name Date
_______________________________________ Applicant Signature
OFFICE USE ONLY
Notices mailed on __________________________________ Permit Fee Paid Yes ________ No ________ Permit valid until __________________________________ Permit Approved Yes _______ No ________ Signature ___________________________________________
Property and Coop Diagram Please supply a scaled sketch of your property and chicken coop (See example on next page)
The sketch must include -Location of house and surrounding buildings -Your lot lines -Location size and type of all structures for the keeping of chickens -Setbacks of coop and runs
Coops must be setback 20 feet from all habitable structures
Property and Coop Diagram Example Please supply a scaled sketch of your property and chicken coop
The sketch must include -Location of house and surrounding buildings -Your lot lines -Location size and type of all structures for the keeping of chickens -Setbacks of coop and runs
Coops must be setback 20 feet from all habitable structures
Courtesy Notice
Your neighbors at _____________________________________________ have submitted a request for a permit to keep chickens on their property The attached permit information provides more details
If you have questions about the permit request please contact Adam Bell at 651-747-3900 or at abelllakeelmoorg
ARTICLE V KEEPING OF CHICKENS
Sec 9560 Definitions Sec 9561 Purpose Sec 9562 Investigation and Enforcement Sec 9563 Keeping of Chickens Sec 9564 Permit Required Term Consent Fee Sec 9565 Application Sec 9566 Permit Conditions Sec 9567 Violations Sec 9568 Issuance Revocation
sect 9560 Definitions
The following words terms and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning
Brooding means the period of chicken growth when supplemental heat must be provided due to the birdrsquos inability to generate enough body heat
Chicken means a domesticated bird that serves as a source of eggs or meat (Gallus gallus domesticus)
Coop means the structure for the keeping or housing of chickens permitted by the article
Exercise yard means a larger fenced area that provides space for exercise and foraging for the birds when supervised
Hen means a female chicken
Officer means any person designated by the city as an enforcement officer
Rooster means a male chicken
Run means a fully-enclosed and covered area attached to a coop where the chickens can roam unsupervised
sect 9561 Purpose It is recognized that the ability to cultivate onersquos own food is a sustainable activity that can also
be a rewarding pastime Therefore it is the purpose and intent of this article to permit the keeping and maintenance of hens for egg and meat sources in a clean and sanitary manner that is not a nuisance to or detrimental to the public health safety and welfare of the community
sect 9562 Investigation and Enforcement Officers designated by the city shall have authority in the investigation and enforcement of this
article and no person shall interfere with hinder or molest any such officer in the exercise of such powers The city shall make investigations as is necessary and may grant deny or refuse to renew any application for permit or terminate an existing permit under this article
sect 9563 Keeping of Chickens A Chickens on less than 5 acres
Lot Size (acres) Chickens Allowed
000 ndash 049 0
050 ndash 099 4
100 ndash 149 6
150 ndash 199 8
200 ndash 249 10
250 ndash 299 12
300 ndash 349 14
350 ndash 399 16
400 ndash 449 18
450 ndash 499 22
B Chickens on 5 acres or more
Chickens maintained on parcels of 5 acres or more are restricted to 002 animal units per acre A permit is not required for keeping chickens on a parcel size of 5 acres or more For reference see ldquoAnimal Unit Equivalencyrdquo chart in Section 9550
sect 9564 Permit Required Term Consent Fee A No person shall (without first obtaining a permit in writing from the City Clerk) own
keep harbor or have custody of any live chicken on a lot less than five (5) acres
B The first permit is valid for up to two (2) years beginning on the date of issuance and ending on December 31 of the following year Subsequent permits are valid from January 1 to December 31
C Prior to issuance of a permit notices must be mailed to all homes within 150 feet of the applicantrsquos property lines
D The fee for a permit may be imposed set established and fixed by the city council by ordinance from time to time
sect 9565 Application Any person desiring a permit required under the provisions of this article shall make written
application to the city clerk upon a form prescribed by and containing such information as required by the city Among other things the application shall contain the following information
1 A description of the real property upon which it is desired to keep the chickens
2 The breed and number of chickens to be maintained on the premises
3 A site plan of the property showing the location and size of the proposed chicken coop and run setbacks from the chicken coop to property lines and surrounding buildings (including houses and buildings on adjacent lots) and the location type and height of fencing proposed to contain the chickens in a run or exercise area Portable coops and cages are allowed but portable locations must be included with the site plan
4 Statements that the applicant will at all times keep the chickens in accordance with all of the conditions prescribed by the officer or modification thereof and that failure to obey such conditions will constitute a violation of the provisions of this article and grounds for cancellation of the permit
5 Such other and further information as may be required by the officer
sect 9566 Permit Conditions Each person keeping chickens within the City of Lake Elmo shall comply with the following
1 No person may keep a rooster or crowing hen
2 No person may allow chickens to range freely without fencing or without a mobile pen
3 No person may keep chickens inside the house or attached garage
4 Chickens must be provided a secure and well ventilated roofed structure (ldquochicken cooprdquo)
5 The roofed structure and required fencing for the chickens may only be located in a rear yard and must meet setback and building separations as established in city zoning and building codes except that the roofed structure and fencing must maintain a 20 foot separation from dwellings on adjacent properties
6 The roofed structure shall be fully enclosed wind proof and have sufficient windows for natural light
7 Chickens coops andor runs shall not be kept in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance
8 The chicken coop and run shall be kept in good repair as to be in compliance with the property maintenance regulations elsewhere in the Code
9 All chicken coops must have a minimum size of four (4) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
10 Fenced in chicken runs must have a minimum of ten (10) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
11 All butchering waste shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner
12 Dead chickens must be disposed of according to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health rules which require chicken carcasses to be disposed of as soon as possible after death usually within 48 to 72 hours Legal forms of chicken carcass disposal include burial off-site incineration or rendering or composting
sect 9567 Violations
1 Any person violating any of the sections of this article shall be deemed guilty of amisdemeanor and upon conviction shall be penalized in accordance with Section 1099
2 If any person is found guilty by a court for violation of this section their permit to ownkeep harbor or have custody of chickens shall be deemed automatically revoked and nonew permit may be issued for a period of one year
3 Any person violating any conditions of this permit shall reimburse the city for all costsborne by the city to enforce the conditions of the permit including but not limited to thepickup and impounding of chickens
sect 9568 Issuance RevocationA If granted the permit shall be issued by the city and shall state the conditions if any
imposed upon the permitted for the keeping of chickens under this permit The permit shall specify the restrictions limitations conditions and prohibitions which the city deems reasonably necessary to protect any person or neighboring use from unsanitary conditions unreasonable noise or odors or annoyance or to protect the public health and safety Such permit may be modified from time to time or revoked by the city for failure to conform to such restrictions limitations or prohibitions Such modification or revocation shall be effective after ten days following the mailing of written notice thereof by certified mail to the person or persons keeping or maintaining such chickens
B The city may revoke any permit issued under this article if the person holding the permit refuses or fails to comply with this article with any regulations promulgated by the city council pursuant to this article or with any state or local law governing cruelty to animals or the keeping of animals Any person whose permit is revoked shall within ten days thereafter humanely dispose of all chickens being owned kept or harbored by such person and no part of the permit fee shall be refunded
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bull All chicken coops must have a minimum size of four (4) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
bull Fenced in chicken runs must have a minimum of ten (10) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
bull All butchering waste shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner bull Dead chickens must be disposed of according to the Minnesota Board of Animal
Health rules which require chicken carcasses to be disposed of as soon as possible after death usually within 48 to 72 hours Legal forms of chicken carcass disposal include burial off-site incineration or rendering or composting
______ I understand that the City will send notices of my permit application to all neighbors within 150 feet of my property lines
______ I have read and I understand the conditions under which I may keep chickens as set forth in this application and City Code Section 9660 et seq I agree to abide by these conditions Failure to abide by these conditions will result in cancellation of the permit
_______________________________________ _______________________________ Applicant Printed Name Date
_______________________________________ Applicant Signature
OFFICE USE ONLY
Notices mailed on __________________________________ Permit Fee Paid Yes ________ No ________ Permit valid until __________________________________ Permit Approved Yes _______ No ________ Signature ___________________________________________
Property and Coop Diagram Please supply a scaled sketch of your property and chicken coop (See example on next page)
The sketch must include -Location of house and surrounding buildings -Your lot lines -Location size and type of all structures for the keeping of chickens -Setbacks of coop and runs
Coops must be setback 20 feet from all habitable structures
Property and Coop Diagram Example Please supply a scaled sketch of your property and chicken coop
The sketch must include -Location of house and surrounding buildings -Your lot lines -Location size and type of all structures for the keeping of chickens -Setbacks of coop and runs
Coops must be setback 20 feet from all habitable structures
Courtesy Notice
Your neighbors at _____________________________________________ have submitted a request for a permit to keep chickens on their property The attached permit information provides more details
If you have questions about the permit request please contact Adam Bell at 651-747-3900 or at abelllakeelmoorg
ARTICLE V KEEPING OF CHICKENS
Sec 9560 Definitions Sec 9561 Purpose Sec 9562 Investigation and Enforcement Sec 9563 Keeping of Chickens Sec 9564 Permit Required Term Consent Fee Sec 9565 Application Sec 9566 Permit Conditions Sec 9567 Violations Sec 9568 Issuance Revocation
sect 9560 Definitions
The following words terms and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning
Brooding means the period of chicken growth when supplemental heat must be provided due to the birdrsquos inability to generate enough body heat
Chicken means a domesticated bird that serves as a source of eggs or meat (Gallus gallus domesticus)
Coop means the structure for the keeping or housing of chickens permitted by the article
Exercise yard means a larger fenced area that provides space for exercise and foraging for the birds when supervised
Hen means a female chicken
Officer means any person designated by the city as an enforcement officer
Rooster means a male chicken
Run means a fully-enclosed and covered area attached to a coop where the chickens can roam unsupervised
sect 9561 Purpose It is recognized that the ability to cultivate onersquos own food is a sustainable activity that can also
be a rewarding pastime Therefore it is the purpose and intent of this article to permit the keeping and maintenance of hens for egg and meat sources in a clean and sanitary manner that is not a nuisance to or detrimental to the public health safety and welfare of the community
sect 9562 Investigation and Enforcement Officers designated by the city shall have authority in the investigation and enforcement of this
article and no person shall interfere with hinder or molest any such officer in the exercise of such powers The city shall make investigations as is necessary and may grant deny or refuse to renew any application for permit or terminate an existing permit under this article
sect 9563 Keeping of Chickens A Chickens on less than 5 acres
Lot Size (acres) Chickens Allowed
000 ndash 049 0
050 ndash 099 4
100 ndash 149 6
150 ndash 199 8
200 ndash 249 10
250 ndash 299 12
300 ndash 349 14
350 ndash 399 16
400 ndash 449 18
450 ndash 499 22
B Chickens on 5 acres or more
Chickens maintained on parcels of 5 acres or more are restricted to 002 animal units per acre A permit is not required for keeping chickens on a parcel size of 5 acres or more For reference see ldquoAnimal Unit Equivalencyrdquo chart in Section 9550
sect 9564 Permit Required Term Consent Fee A No person shall (without first obtaining a permit in writing from the City Clerk) own
keep harbor or have custody of any live chicken on a lot less than five (5) acres
B The first permit is valid for up to two (2) years beginning on the date of issuance and ending on December 31 of the following year Subsequent permits are valid from January 1 to December 31
C Prior to issuance of a permit notices must be mailed to all homes within 150 feet of the applicantrsquos property lines
D The fee for a permit may be imposed set established and fixed by the city council by ordinance from time to time
sect 9565 Application Any person desiring a permit required under the provisions of this article shall make written
application to the city clerk upon a form prescribed by and containing such information as required by the city Among other things the application shall contain the following information
1 A description of the real property upon which it is desired to keep the chickens
2 The breed and number of chickens to be maintained on the premises
3 A site plan of the property showing the location and size of the proposed chicken coop and run setbacks from the chicken coop to property lines and surrounding buildings (including houses and buildings on adjacent lots) and the location type and height of fencing proposed to contain the chickens in a run or exercise area Portable coops and cages are allowed but portable locations must be included with the site plan
4 Statements that the applicant will at all times keep the chickens in accordance with all of the conditions prescribed by the officer or modification thereof and that failure to obey such conditions will constitute a violation of the provisions of this article and grounds for cancellation of the permit
5 Such other and further information as may be required by the officer
sect 9566 Permit Conditions Each person keeping chickens within the City of Lake Elmo shall comply with the following
1 No person may keep a rooster or crowing hen
2 No person may allow chickens to range freely without fencing or without a mobile pen
3 No person may keep chickens inside the house or attached garage
4 Chickens must be provided a secure and well ventilated roofed structure (ldquochicken cooprdquo)
5 The roofed structure and required fencing for the chickens may only be located in a rear yard and must meet setback and building separations as established in city zoning and building codes except that the roofed structure and fencing must maintain a 20 foot separation from dwellings on adjacent properties
6 The roofed structure shall be fully enclosed wind proof and have sufficient windows for natural light
7 Chickens coops andor runs shall not be kept in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance
8 The chicken coop and run shall be kept in good repair as to be in compliance with the property maintenance regulations elsewhere in the Code
9 All chicken coops must have a minimum size of four (4) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
10 Fenced in chicken runs must have a minimum of ten (10) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
11 All butchering waste shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner
12 Dead chickens must be disposed of according to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health rules which require chicken carcasses to be disposed of as soon as possible after death usually within 48 to 72 hours Legal forms of chicken carcass disposal include burial off-site incineration or rendering or composting
sect 9567 Violations
1 Any person violating any of the sections of this article shall be deemed guilty of amisdemeanor and upon conviction shall be penalized in accordance with Section 1099
2 If any person is found guilty by a court for violation of this section their permit to ownkeep harbor or have custody of chickens shall be deemed automatically revoked and nonew permit may be issued for a period of one year
3 Any person violating any conditions of this permit shall reimburse the city for all costsborne by the city to enforce the conditions of the permit including but not limited to thepickup and impounding of chickens
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imposed upon the permitted for the keeping of chickens under this permit The permit shall specify the restrictions limitations conditions and prohibitions which the city deems reasonably necessary to protect any person or neighboring use from unsanitary conditions unreasonable noise or odors or annoyance or to protect the public health and safety Such permit may be modified from time to time or revoked by the city for failure to conform to such restrictions limitations or prohibitions Such modification or revocation shall be effective after ten days following the mailing of written notice thereof by certified mail to the person or persons keeping or maintaining such chickens
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Property and Coop Diagram Please supply a scaled sketch of your property and chicken coop (See example on next page)
The sketch must include -Location of house and surrounding buildings -Your lot lines -Location size and type of all structures for the keeping of chickens -Setbacks of coop and runs
Coops must be setback 20 feet from all habitable structures
Property and Coop Diagram Example Please supply a scaled sketch of your property and chicken coop
The sketch must include -Location of house and surrounding buildings -Your lot lines -Location size and type of all structures for the keeping of chickens -Setbacks of coop and runs
Coops must be setback 20 feet from all habitable structures
Courtesy Notice
Your neighbors at _____________________________________________ have submitted a request for a permit to keep chickens on their property The attached permit information provides more details
If you have questions about the permit request please contact Adam Bell at 651-747-3900 or at abelllakeelmoorg
ARTICLE V KEEPING OF CHICKENS
Sec 9560 Definitions Sec 9561 Purpose Sec 9562 Investigation and Enforcement Sec 9563 Keeping of Chickens Sec 9564 Permit Required Term Consent Fee Sec 9565 Application Sec 9566 Permit Conditions Sec 9567 Violations Sec 9568 Issuance Revocation
sect 9560 Definitions
The following words terms and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning
Brooding means the period of chicken growth when supplemental heat must be provided due to the birdrsquos inability to generate enough body heat
Chicken means a domesticated bird that serves as a source of eggs or meat (Gallus gallus domesticus)
Coop means the structure for the keeping or housing of chickens permitted by the article
Exercise yard means a larger fenced area that provides space for exercise and foraging for the birds when supervised
Hen means a female chicken
Officer means any person designated by the city as an enforcement officer
Rooster means a male chicken
Run means a fully-enclosed and covered area attached to a coop where the chickens can roam unsupervised
sect 9561 Purpose It is recognized that the ability to cultivate onersquos own food is a sustainable activity that can also
be a rewarding pastime Therefore it is the purpose and intent of this article to permit the keeping and maintenance of hens for egg and meat sources in a clean and sanitary manner that is not a nuisance to or detrimental to the public health safety and welfare of the community
sect 9562 Investigation and Enforcement Officers designated by the city shall have authority in the investigation and enforcement of this
article and no person shall interfere with hinder or molest any such officer in the exercise of such powers The city shall make investigations as is necessary and may grant deny or refuse to renew any application for permit or terminate an existing permit under this article
sect 9563 Keeping of Chickens A Chickens on less than 5 acres
Lot Size (acres) Chickens Allowed
000 ndash 049 0
050 ndash 099 4
100 ndash 149 6
150 ndash 199 8
200 ndash 249 10
250 ndash 299 12
300 ndash 349 14
350 ndash 399 16
400 ndash 449 18
450 ndash 499 22
B Chickens on 5 acres or more
Chickens maintained on parcels of 5 acres or more are restricted to 002 animal units per acre A permit is not required for keeping chickens on a parcel size of 5 acres or more For reference see ldquoAnimal Unit Equivalencyrdquo chart in Section 9550
sect 9564 Permit Required Term Consent Fee A No person shall (without first obtaining a permit in writing from the City Clerk) own
keep harbor or have custody of any live chicken on a lot less than five (5) acres
B The first permit is valid for up to two (2) years beginning on the date of issuance and ending on December 31 of the following year Subsequent permits are valid from January 1 to December 31
C Prior to issuance of a permit notices must be mailed to all homes within 150 feet of the applicantrsquos property lines
D The fee for a permit may be imposed set established and fixed by the city council by ordinance from time to time
sect 9565 Application Any person desiring a permit required under the provisions of this article shall make written
application to the city clerk upon a form prescribed by and containing such information as required by the city Among other things the application shall contain the following information
1 A description of the real property upon which it is desired to keep the chickens
2 The breed and number of chickens to be maintained on the premises
3 A site plan of the property showing the location and size of the proposed chicken coop and run setbacks from the chicken coop to property lines and surrounding buildings (including houses and buildings on adjacent lots) and the location type and height of fencing proposed to contain the chickens in a run or exercise area Portable coops and cages are allowed but portable locations must be included with the site plan
4 Statements that the applicant will at all times keep the chickens in accordance with all of the conditions prescribed by the officer or modification thereof and that failure to obey such conditions will constitute a violation of the provisions of this article and grounds for cancellation of the permit
5 Such other and further information as may be required by the officer
sect 9566 Permit Conditions Each person keeping chickens within the City of Lake Elmo shall comply with the following
1 No person may keep a rooster or crowing hen
2 No person may allow chickens to range freely without fencing or without a mobile pen
3 No person may keep chickens inside the house or attached garage
4 Chickens must be provided a secure and well ventilated roofed structure (ldquochicken cooprdquo)
5 The roofed structure and required fencing for the chickens may only be located in a rear yard and must meet setback and building separations as established in city zoning and building codes except that the roofed structure and fencing must maintain a 20 foot separation from dwellings on adjacent properties
6 The roofed structure shall be fully enclosed wind proof and have sufficient windows for natural light
7 Chickens coops andor runs shall not be kept in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance
8 The chicken coop and run shall be kept in good repair as to be in compliance with the property maintenance regulations elsewhere in the Code
9 All chicken coops must have a minimum size of four (4) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
10 Fenced in chicken runs must have a minimum of ten (10) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
11 All butchering waste shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner
12 Dead chickens must be disposed of according to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health rules which require chicken carcasses to be disposed of as soon as possible after death usually within 48 to 72 hours Legal forms of chicken carcass disposal include burial off-site incineration or rendering or composting
sect 9567 Violations
1 Any person violating any of the sections of this article shall be deemed guilty of amisdemeanor and upon conviction shall be penalized in accordance with Section 1099
2 If any person is found guilty by a court for violation of this section their permit to ownkeep harbor or have custody of chickens shall be deemed automatically revoked and nonew permit may be issued for a period of one year
3 Any person violating any conditions of this permit shall reimburse the city for all costsborne by the city to enforce the conditions of the permit including but not limited to thepickup and impounding of chickens
sect 9568 Issuance RevocationA If granted the permit shall be issued by the city and shall state the conditions if any
imposed upon the permitted for the keeping of chickens under this permit The permit shall specify the restrictions limitations conditions and prohibitions which the city deems reasonably necessary to protect any person or neighboring use from unsanitary conditions unreasonable noise or odors or annoyance or to protect the public health and safety Such permit may be modified from time to time or revoked by the city for failure to conform to such restrictions limitations or prohibitions Such modification or revocation shall be effective after ten days following the mailing of written notice thereof by certified mail to the person or persons keeping or maintaining such chickens
B The city may revoke any permit issued under this article if the person holding the permit refuses or fails to comply with this article with any regulations promulgated by the city council pursuant to this article or with any state or local law governing cruelty to animals or the keeping of animals Any person whose permit is revoked shall within ten days thereafter humanely dispose of all chickens being owned kept or harbored by such person and no part of the permit fee shall be refunded
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Property and Coop Diagram Example Please supply a scaled sketch of your property and chicken coop
The sketch must include -Location of house and surrounding buildings -Your lot lines -Location size and type of all structures for the keeping of chickens -Setbacks of coop and runs
Coops must be setback 20 feet from all habitable structures
Courtesy Notice
Your neighbors at _____________________________________________ have submitted a request for a permit to keep chickens on their property The attached permit information provides more details
If you have questions about the permit request please contact Adam Bell at 651-747-3900 or at abelllakeelmoorg
ARTICLE V KEEPING OF CHICKENS
Sec 9560 Definitions Sec 9561 Purpose Sec 9562 Investigation and Enforcement Sec 9563 Keeping of Chickens Sec 9564 Permit Required Term Consent Fee Sec 9565 Application Sec 9566 Permit Conditions Sec 9567 Violations Sec 9568 Issuance Revocation
sect 9560 Definitions
The following words terms and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning
Brooding means the period of chicken growth when supplemental heat must be provided due to the birdrsquos inability to generate enough body heat
Chicken means a domesticated bird that serves as a source of eggs or meat (Gallus gallus domesticus)
Coop means the structure for the keeping or housing of chickens permitted by the article
Exercise yard means a larger fenced area that provides space for exercise and foraging for the birds when supervised
Hen means a female chicken
Officer means any person designated by the city as an enforcement officer
Rooster means a male chicken
Run means a fully-enclosed and covered area attached to a coop where the chickens can roam unsupervised
sect 9561 Purpose It is recognized that the ability to cultivate onersquos own food is a sustainable activity that can also
be a rewarding pastime Therefore it is the purpose and intent of this article to permit the keeping and maintenance of hens for egg and meat sources in a clean and sanitary manner that is not a nuisance to or detrimental to the public health safety and welfare of the community
sect 9562 Investigation and Enforcement Officers designated by the city shall have authority in the investigation and enforcement of this
article and no person shall interfere with hinder or molest any such officer in the exercise of such powers The city shall make investigations as is necessary and may grant deny or refuse to renew any application for permit or terminate an existing permit under this article
sect 9563 Keeping of Chickens A Chickens on less than 5 acres
Lot Size (acres) Chickens Allowed
000 ndash 049 0
050 ndash 099 4
100 ndash 149 6
150 ndash 199 8
200 ndash 249 10
250 ndash 299 12
300 ndash 349 14
350 ndash 399 16
400 ndash 449 18
450 ndash 499 22
B Chickens on 5 acres or more
Chickens maintained on parcels of 5 acres or more are restricted to 002 animal units per acre A permit is not required for keeping chickens on a parcel size of 5 acres or more For reference see ldquoAnimal Unit Equivalencyrdquo chart in Section 9550
sect 9564 Permit Required Term Consent Fee A No person shall (without first obtaining a permit in writing from the City Clerk) own
keep harbor or have custody of any live chicken on a lot less than five (5) acres
B The first permit is valid for up to two (2) years beginning on the date of issuance and ending on December 31 of the following year Subsequent permits are valid from January 1 to December 31
C Prior to issuance of a permit notices must be mailed to all homes within 150 feet of the applicantrsquos property lines
D The fee for a permit may be imposed set established and fixed by the city council by ordinance from time to time
sect 9565 Application Any person desiring a permit required under the provisions of this article shall make written
application to the city clerk upon a form prescribed by and containing such information as required by the city Among other things the application shall contain the following information
1 A description of the real property upon which it is desired to keep the chickens
2 The breed and number of chickens to be maintained on the premises
3 A site plan of the property showing the location and size of the proposed chicken coop and run setbacks from the chicken coop to property lines and surrounding buildings (including houses and buildings on adjacent lots) and the location type and height of fencing proposed to contain the chickens in a run or exercise area Portable coops and cages are allowed but portable locations must be included with the site plan
4 Statements that the applicant will at all times keep the chickens in accordance with all of the conditions prescribed by the officer or modification thereof and that failure to obey such conditions will constitute a violation of the provisions of this article and grounds for cancellation of the permit
5 Such other and further information as may be required by the officer
sect 9566 Permit Conditions Each person keeping chickens within the City of Lake Elmo shall comply with the following
1 No person may keep a rooster or crowing hen
2 No person may allow chickens to range freely without fencing or without a mobile pen
3 No person may keep chickens inside the house or attached garage
4 Chickens must be provided a secure and well ventilated roofed structure (ldquochicken cooprdquo)
5 The roofed structure and required fencing for the chickens may only be located in a rear yard and must meet setback and building separations as established in city zoning and building codes except that the roofed structure and fencing must maintain a 20 foot separation from dwellings on adjacent properties
6 The roofed structure shall be fully enclosed wind proof and have sufficient windows for natural light
7 Chickens coops andor runs shall not be kept in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance
8 The chicken coop and run shall be kept in good repair as to be in compliance with the property maintenance regulations elsewhere in the Code
9 All chicken coops must have a minimum size of four (4) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
10 Fenced in chicken runs must have a minimum of ten (10) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
11 All butchering waste shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner
12 Dead chickens must be disposed of according to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health rules which require chicken carcasses to be disposed of as soon as possible after death usually within 48 to 72 hours Legal forms of chicken carcass disposal include burial off-site incineration or rendering or composting
sect 9567 Violations
1 Any person violating any of the sections of this article shall be deemed guilty of amisdemeanor and upon conviction shall be penalized in accordance with Section 1099
2 If any person is found guilty by a court for violation of this section their permit to ownkeep harbor or have custody of chickens shall be deemed automatically revoked and nonew permit may be issued for a period of one year
3 Any person violating any conditions of this permit shall reimburse the city for all costsborne by the city to enforce the conditions of the permit including but not limited to thepickup and impounding of chickens
sect 9568 Issuance RevocationA If granted the permit shall be issued by the city and shall state the conditions if any
imposed upon the permitted for the keeping of chickens under this permit The permit shall specify the restrictions limitations conditions and prohibitions which the city deems reasonably necessary to protect any person or neighboring use from unsanitary conditions unreasonable noise or odors or annoyance or to protect the public health and safety Such permit may be modified from time to time or revoked by the city for failure to conform to such restrictions limitations or prohibitions Such modification or revocation shall be effective after ten days following the mailing of written notice thereof by certified mail to the person or persons keeping or maintaining such chickens
B The city may revoke any permit issued under this article if the person holding the permit refuses or fails to comply with this article with any regulations promulgated by the city council pursuant to this article or with any state or local law governing cruelty to animals or the keeping of animals Any person whose permit is revoked shall within ten days thereafter humanely dispose of all chickens being owned kept or harbored by such person and no part of the permit fee shall be refunded
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Courtesy Notice
Your neighbors at _____________________________________________ have submitted a request for a permit to keep chickens on their property The attached permit information provides more details
If you have questions about the permit request please contact Adam Bell at 651-747-3900 or at abelllakeelmoorg
ARTICLE V KEEPING OF CHICKENS
Sec 9560 Definitions Sec 9561 Purpose Sec 9562 Investigation and Enforcement Sec 9563 Keeping of Chickens Sec 9564 Permit Required Term Consent Fee Sec 9565 Application Sec 9566 Permit Conditions Sec 9567 Violations Sec 9568 Issuance Revocation
sect 9560 Definitions
The following words terms and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning
Brooding means the period of chicken growth when supplemental heat must be provided due to the birdrsquos inability to generate enough body heat
Chicken means a domesticated bird that serves as a source of eggs or meat (Gallus gallus domesticus)
Coop means the structure for the keeping or housing of chickens permitted by the article
Exercise yard means a larger fenced area that provides space for exercise and foraging for the birds when supervised
Hen means a female chicken
Officer means any person designated by the city as an enforcement officer
Rooster means a male chicken
Run means a fully-enclosed and covered area attached to a coop where the chickens can roam unsupervised
sect 9561 Purpose It is recognized that the ability to cultivate onersquos own food is a sustainable activity that can also
be a rewarding pastime Therefore it is the purpose and intent of this article to permit the keeping and maintenance of hens for egg and meat sources in a clean and sanitary manner that is not a nuisance to or detrimental to the public health safety and welfare of the community
sect 9562 Investigation and Enforcement Officers designated by the city shall have authority in the investigation and enforcement of this
article and no person shall interfere with hinder or molest any such officer in the exercise of such powers The city shall make investigations as is necessary and may grant deny or refuse to renew any application for permit or terminate an existing permit under this article
sect 9563 Keeping of Chickens A Chickens on less than 5 acres
Lot Size (acres) Chickens Allowed
000 ndash 049 0
050 ndash 099 4
100 ndash 149 6
150 ndash 199 8
200 ndash 249 10
250 ndash 299 12
300 ndash 349 14
350 ndash 399 16
400 ndash 449 18
450 ndash 499 22
B Chickens on 5 acres or more
Chickens maintained on parcels of 5 acres or more are restricted to 002 animal units per acre A permit is not required for keeping chickens on a parcel size of 5 acres or more For reference see ldquoAnimal Unit Equivalencyrdquo chart in Section 9550
sect 9564 Permit Required Term Consent Fee A No person shall (without first obtaining a permit in writing from the City Clerk) own
keep harbor or have custody of any live chicken on a lot less than five (5) acres
B The first permit is valid for up to two (2) years beginning on the date of issuance and ending on December 31 of the following year Subsequent permits are valid from January 1 to December 31
C Prior to issuance of a permit notices must be mailed to all homes within 150 feet of the applicantrsquos property lines
D The fee for a permit may be imposed set established and fixed by the city council by ordinance from time to time
sect 9565 Application Any person desiring a permit required under the provisions of this article shall make written
application to the city clerk upon a form prescribed by and containing such information as required by the city Among other things the application shall contain the following information
1 A description of the real property upon which it is desired to keep the chickens
2 The breed and number of chickens to be maintained on the premises
3 A site plan of the property showing the location and size of the proposed chicken coop and run setbacks from the chicken coop to property lines and surrounding buildings (including houses and buildings on adjacent lots) and the location type and height of fencing proposed to contain the chickens in a run or exercise area Portable coops and cages are allowed but portable locations must be included with the site plan
4 Statements that the applicant will at all times keep the chickens in accordance with all of the conditions prescribed by the officer or modification thereof and that failure to obey such conditions will constitute a violation of the provisions of this article and grounds for cancellation of the permit
5 Such other and further information as may be required by the officer
sect 9566 Permit Conditions Each person keeping chickens within the City of Lake Elmo shall comply with the following
1 No person may keep a rooster or crowing hen
2 No person may allow chickens to range freely without fencing or without a mobile pen
3 No person may keep chickens inside the house or attached garage
4 Chickens must be provided a secure and well ventilated roofed structure (ldquochicken cooprdquo)
5 The roofed structure and required fencing for the chickens may only be located in a rear yard and must meet setback and building separations as established in city zoning and building codes except that the roofed structure and fencing must maintain a 20 foot separation from dwellings on adjacent properties
6 The roofed structure shall be fully enclosed wind proof and have sufficient windows for natural light
7 Chickens coops andor runs shall not be kept in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance
8 The chicken coop and run shall be kept in good repair as to be in compliance with the property maintenance regulations elsewhere in the Code
9 All chicken coops must have a minimum size of four (4) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
10 Fenced in chicken runs must have a minimum of ten (10) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
11 All butchering waste shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner
12 Dead chickens must be disposed of according to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health rules which require chicken carcasses to be disposed of as soon as possible after death usually within 48 to 72 hours Legal forms of chicken carcass disposal include burial off-site incineration or rendering or composting
sect 9567 Violations
1 Any person violating any of the sections of this article shall be deemed guilty of amisdemeanor and upon conviction shall be penalized in accordance with Section 1099
2 If any person is found guilty by a court for violation of this section their permit to ownkeep harbor or have custody of chickens shall be deemed automatically revoked and nonew permit may be issued for a period of one year
3 Any person violating any conditions of this permit shall reimburse the city for all costsborne by the city to enforce the conditions of the permit including but not limited to thepickup and impounding of chickens
sect 9568 Issuance RevocationA If granted the permit shall be issued by the city and shall state the conditions if any
imposed upon the permitted for the keeping of chickens under this permit The permit shall specify the restrictions limitations conditions and prohibitions which the city deems reasonably necessary to protect any person or neighboring use from unsanitary conditions unreasonable noise or odors or annoyance or to protect the public health and safety Such permit may be modified from time to time or revoked by the city for failure to conform to such restrictions limitations or prohibitions Such modification or revocation shall be effective after ten days following the mailing of written notice thereof by certified mail to the person or persons keeping or maintaining such chickens
B The city may revoke any permit issued under this article if the person holding the permit refuses or fails to comply with this article with any regulations promulgated by the city council pursuant to this article or with any state or local law governing cruelty to animals or the keeping of animals Any person whose permit is revoked shall within ten days thereafter humanely dispose of all chickens being owned kept or harbored by such person and no part of the permit fee shall be refunded
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ARTICLE V KEEPING OF CHICKENS
Sec 9560 Definitions Sec 9561 Purpose Sec 9562 Investigation and Enforcement Sec 9563 Keeping of Chickens Sec 9564 Permit Required Term Consent Fee Sec 9565 Application Sec 9566 Permit Conditions Sec 9567 Violations Sec 9568 Issuance Revocation
sect 9560 Definitions
The following words terms and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning
Brooding means the period of chicken growth when supplemental heat must be provided due to the birdrsquos inability to generate enough body heat
Chicken means a domesticated bird that serves as a source of eggs or meat (Gallus gallus domesticus)
Coop means the structure for the keeping or housing of chickens permitted by the article
Exercise yard means a larger fenced area that provides space for exercise and foraging for the birds when supervised
Hen means a female chicken
Officer means any person designated by the city as an enforcement officer
Rooster means a male chicken
Run means a fully-enclosed and covered area attached to a coop where the chickens can roam unsupervised
sect 9561 Purpose It is recognized that the ability to cultivate onersquos own food is a sustainable activity that can also
be a rewarding pastime Therefore it is the purpose and intent of this article to permit the keeping and maintenance of hens for egg and meat sources in a clean and sanitary manner that is not a nuisance to or detrimental to the public health safety and welfare of the community
sect 9562 Investigation and Enforcement Officers designated by the city shall have authority in the investigation and enforcement of this
article and no person shall interfere with hinder or molest any such officer in the exercise of such powers The city shall make investigations as is necessary and may grant deny or refuse to renew any application for permit or terminate an existing permit under this article
sect 9563 Keeping of Chickens A Chickens on less than 5 acres
Lot Size (acres) Chickens Allowed
000 ndash 049 0
050 ndash 099 4
100 ndash 149 6
150 ndash 199 8
200 ndash 249 10
250 ndash 299 12
300 ndash 349 14
350 ndash 399 16
400 ndash 449 18
450 ndash 499 22
B Chickens on 5 acres or more
Chickens maintained on parcels of 5 acres or more are restricted to 002 animal units per acre A permit is not required for keeping chickens on a parcel size of 5 acres or more For reference see ldquoAnimal Unit Equivalencyrdquo chart in Section 9550
sect 9564 Permit Required Term Consent Fee A No person shall (without first obtaining a permit in writing from the City Clerk) own
keep harbor or have custody of any live chicken on a lot less than five (5) acres
B The first permit is valid for up to two (2) years beginning on the date of issuance and ending on December 31 of the following year Subsequent permits are valid from January 1 to December 31
C Prior to issuance of a permit notices must be mailed to all homes within 150 feet of the applicantrsquos property lines
D The fee for a permit may be imposed set established and fixed by the city council by ordinance from time to time
sect 9565 Application Any person desiring a permit required under the provisions of this article shall make written
application to the city clerk upon a form prescribed by and containing such information as required by the city Among other things the application shall contain the following information
1 A description of the real property upon which it is desired to keep the chickens
2 The breed and number of chickens to be maintained on the premises
3 A site plan of the property showing the location and size of the proposed chicken coop and run setbacks from the chicken coop to property lines and surrounding buildings (including houses and buildings on adjacent lots) and the location type and height of fencing proposed to contain the chickens in a run or exercise area Portable coops and cages are allowed but portable locations must be included with the site plan
4 Statements that the applicant will at all times keep the chickens in accordance with all of the conditions prescribed by the officer or modification thereof and that failure to obey such conditions will constitute a violation of the provisions of this article and grounds for cancellation of the permit
5 Such other and further information as may be required by the officer
sect 9566 Permit Conditions Each person keeping chickens within the City of Lake Elmo shall comply with the following
1 No person may keep a rooster or crowing hen
2 No person may allow chickens to range freely without fencing or without a mobile pen
3 No person may keep chickens inside the house or attached garage
4 Chickens must be provided a secure and well ventilated roofed structure (ldquochicken cooprdquo)
5 The roofed structure and required fencing for the chickens may only be located in a rear yard and must meet setback and building separations as established in city zoning and building codes except that the roofed structure and fencing must maintain a 20 foot separation from dwellings on adjacent properties
6 The roofed structure shall be fully enclosed wind proof and have sufficient windows for natural light
7 Chickens coops andor runs shall not be kept in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance
8 The chicken coop and run shall be kept in good repair as to be in compliance with the property maintenance regulations elsewhere in the Code
9 All chicken coops must have a minimum size of four (4) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
10 Fenced in chicken runs must have a minimum of ten (10) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
11 All butchering waste shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner
12 Dead chickens must be disposed of according to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health rules which require chicken carcasses to be disposed of as soon as possible after death usually within 48 to 72 hours Legal forms of chicken carcass disposal include burial off-site incineration or rendering or composting
sect 9567 Violations
1 Any person violating any of the sections of this article shall be deemed guilty of amisdemeanor and upon conviction shall be penalized in accordance with Section 1099
2 If any person is found guilty by a court for violation of this section their permit to ownkeep harbor or have custody of chickens shall be deemed automatically revoked and nonew permit may be issued for a period of one year
3 Any person violating any conditions of this permit shall reimburse the city for all costsborne by the city to enforce the conditions of the permit including but not limited to thepickup and impounding of chickens
sect 9568 Issuance RevocationA If granted the permit shall be issued by the city and shall state the conditions if any
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sect 9563 Keeping of Chickens A Chickens on less than 5 acres
Lot Size (acres) Chickens Allowed
000 ndash 049 0
050 ndash 099 4
100 ndash 149 6
150 ndash 199 8
200 ndash 249 10
250 ndash 299 12
300 ndash 349 14
350 ndash 399 16
400 ndash 449 18
450 ndash 499 22
B Chickens on 5 acres or more
Chickens maintained on parcels of 5 acres or more are restricted to 002 animal units per acre A permit is not required for keeping chickens on a parcel size of 5 acres or more For reference see ldquoAnimal Unit Equivalencyrdquo chart in Section 9550
sect 9564 Permit Required Term Consent Fee A No person shall (without first obtaining a permit in writing from the City Clerk) own
keep harbor or have custody of any live chicken on a lot less than five (5) acres
B The first permit is valid for up to two (2) years beginning on the date of issuance and ending on December 31 of the following year Subsequent permits are valid from January 1 to December 31
C Prior to issuance of a permit notices must be mailed to all homes within 150 feet of the applicantrsquos property lines
D The fee for a permit may be imposed set established and fixed by the city council by ordinance from time to time
sect 9565 Application Any person desiring a permit required under the provisions of this article shall make written
application to the city clerk upon a form prescribed by and containing such information as required by the city Among other things the application shall contain the following information
1 A description of the real property upon which it is desired to keep the chickens
2 The breed and number of chickens to be maintained on the premises
3 A site plan of the property showing the location and size of the proposed chicken coop and run setbacks from the chicken coop to property lines and surrounding buildings (including houses and buildings on adjacent lots) and the location type and height of fencing proposed to contain the chickens in a run or exercise area Portable coops and cages are allowed but portable locations must be included with the site plan
4 Statements that the applicant will at all times keep the chickens in accordance with all of the conditions prescribed by the officer or modification thereof and that failure to obey such conditions will constitute a violation of the provisions of this article and grounds for cancellation of the permit
5 Such other and further information as may be required by the officer
sect 9566 Permit Conditions Each person keeping chickens within the City of Lake Elmo shall comply with the following
1 No person may keep a rooster or crowing hen
2 No person may allow chickens to range freely without fencing or without a mobile pen
3 No person may keep chickens inside the house or attached garage
4 Chickens must be provided a secure and well ventilated roofed structure (ldquochicken cooprdquo)
5 The roofed structure and required fencing for the chickens may only be located in a rear yard and must meet setback and building separations as established in city zoning and building codes except that the roofed structure and fencing must maintain a 20 foot separation from dwellings on adjacent properties
6 The roofed structure shall be fully enclosed wind proof and have sufficient windows for natural light
7 Chickens coops andor runs shall not be kept in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance
8 The chicken coop and run shall be kept in good repair as to be in compliance with the property maintenance regulations elsewhere in the Code
9 All chicken coops must have a minimum size of four (4) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
10 Fenced in chicken runs must have a minimum of ten (10) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
11 All butchering waste shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner
12 Dead chickens must be disposed of according to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health rules which require chicken carcasses to be disposed of as soon as possible after death usually within 48 to 72 hours Legal forms of chicken carcass disposal include burial off-site incineration or rendering or composting
sect 9567 Violations
1 Any person violating any of the sections of this article shall be deemed guilty of amisdemeanor and upon conviction shall be penalized in accordance with Section 1099
2 If any person is found guilty by a court for violation of this section their permit to ownkeep harbor or have custody of chickens shall be deemed automatically revoked and nonew permit may be issued for a period of one year
3 Any person violating any conditions of this permit shall reimburse the city for all costsborne by the city to enforce the conditions of the permit including but not limited to thepickup and impounding of chickens
sect 9568 Issuance RevocationA If granted the permit shall be issued by the city and shall state the conditions if any
imposed upon the permitted for the keeping of chickens under this permit The permit shall specify the restrictions limitations conditions and prohibitions which the city deems reasonably necessary to protect any person or neighboring use from unsanitary conditions unreasonable noise or odors or annoyance or to protect the public health and safety Such permit may be modified from time to time or revoked by the city for failure to conform to such restrictions limitations or prohibitions Such modification or revocation shall be effective after ten days following the mailing of written notice thereof by certified mail to the person or persons keeping or maintaining such chickens
B The city may revoke any permit issued under this article if the person holding the permit refuses or fails to comply with this article with any regulations promulgated by the city council pursuant to this article or with any state or local law governing cruelty to animals or the keeping of animals Any person whose permit is revoked shall within ten days thereafter humanely dispose of all chickens being owned kept or harbored by such person and no part of the permit fee shall be refunded
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3 A site plan of the property showing the location and size of the proposed chicken coop and run setbacks from the chicken coop to property lines and surrounding buildings (including houses and buildings on adjacent lots) and the location type and height of fencing proposed to contain the chickens in a run or exercise area Portable coops and cages are allowed but portable locations must be included with the site plan
4 Statements that the applicant will at all times keep the chickens in accordance with all of the conditions prescribed by the officer or modification thereof and that failure to obey such conditions will constitute a violation of the provisions of this article and grounds for cancellation of the permit
5 Such other and further information as may be required by the officer
sect 9566 Permit Conditions Each person keeping chickens within the City of Lake Elmo shall comply with the following
1 No person may keep a rooster or crowing hen
2 No person may allow chickens to range freely without fencing or without a mobile pen
3 No person may keep chickens inside the house or attached garage
4 Chickens must be provided a secure and well ventilated roofed structure (ldquochicken cooprdquo)
5 The roofed structure and required fencing for the chickens may only be located in a rear yard and must meet setback and building separations as established in city zoning and building codes except that the roofed structure and fencing must maintain a 20 foot separation from dwellings on adjacent properties
6 The roofed structure shall be fully enclosed wind proof and have sufficient windows for natural light
7 Chickens coops andor runs shall not be kept in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance
8 The chicken coop and run shall be kept in good repair as to be in compliance with the property maintenance regulations elsewhere in the Code
9 All chicken coops must have a minimum size of four (4) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
10 Fenced in chicken runs must have a minimum of ten (10) square feet per bird and must be at least six (6) feet in height to allow access for cleaning and maintenance
11 All butchering waste shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner
12 Dead chickens must be disposed of according to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health rules which require chicken carcasses to be disposed of as soon as possible after death usually within 48 to 72 hours Legal forms of chicken carcass disposal include burial off-site incineration or rendering or composting
sect 9567 Violations
1 Any person violating any of the sections of this article shall be deemed guilty of amisdemeanor and upon conviction shall be penalized in accordance with Section 1099
2 If any person is found guilty by a court for violation of this section their permit to ownkeep harbor or have custody of chickens shall be deemed automatically revoked and nonew permit may be issued for a period of one year
3 Any person violating any conditions of this permit shall reimburse the city for all costsborne by the city to enforce the conditions of the permit including but not limited to thepickup and impounding of chickens
sect 9568 Issuance RevocationA If granted the permit shall be issued by the city and shall state the conditions if any
imposed upon the permitted for the keeping of chickens under this permit The permit shall specify the restrictions limitations conditions and prohibitions which the city deems reasonably necessary to protect any person or neighboring use from unsanitary conditions unreasonable noise or odors or annoyance or to protect the public health and safety Such permit may be modified from time to time or revoked by the city for failure to conform to such restrictions limitations or prohibitions Such modification or revocation shall be effective after ten days following the mailing of written notice thereof by certified mail to the person or persons keeping or maintaining such chickens
B The city may revoke any permit issued under this article if the person holding the permit refuses or fails to comply with this article with any regulations promulgated by the city council pursuant to this article or with any state or local law governing cruelty to animals or the keeping of animals Any person whose permit is revoked shall within ten days thereafter humanely dispose of all chickens being owned kept or harbored by such person and no part of the permit fee shall be refunded
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1 Any person violating any of the sections of this article shall be deemed guilty of amisdemeanor and upon conviction shall be penalized in accordance with Section 1099
2 If any person is found guilty by a court for violation of this section their permit to ownkeep harbor or have custody of chickens shall be deemed automatically revoked and nonew permit may be issued for a period of one year
3 Any person violating any conditions of this permit shall reimburse the city for all costsborne by the city to enforce the conditions of the permit including but not limited to thepickup and impounding of chickens
sect 9568 Issuance RevocationA If granted the permit shall be issued by the city and shall state the conditions if any
imposed upon the permitted for the keeping of chickens under this permit The permit shall specify the restrictions limitations conditions and prohibitions which the city deems reasonably necessary to protect any person or neighboring use from unsanitary conditions unreasonable noise or odors or annoyance or to protect the public health and safety Such permit may be modified from time to time or revoked by the city for failure to conform to such restrictions limitations or prohibitions Such modification or revocation shall be effective after ten days following the mailing of written notice thereof by certified mail to the person or persons keeping or maintaining such chickens
B The city may revoke any permit issued under this article if the person holding the permit refuses or fails to comply with this article with any regulations promulgated by the city council pursuant to this article or with any state or local law governing cruelty to animals or the keeping of animals Any person whose permit is revoked shall within ten days thereafter humanely dispose of all chickens being owned kept or harbored by such person and no part of the permit fee shall be refunded
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