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Page 2 of 2 thoughts on the language below from the City of Lakeville? The city of Bloomington has similar language. “The coop and run shall be located closer to the principal dwelling upon the property to which the administrative permit is issued than any other residential dwelling on an abutting property.” 5. Should chicken coops or chicken runs be required to maintain a minimum setback from adjacent dwellings? Yes/No - If yes, staff will do GIS analysis to determine necessary setbacks and will share those findings at a future meeting. 6. A common theme in the survey comments was the need for screening. Should fencing and/or landscape screening be required? Yes/No 7. Upon review of other municipalities code, some cities require applicants to read to "Recommendations for Municipal Regulations of Urban Chickens (2010)" (Attachment A) or similar publications approved by the City prior to the issuance of a license or permit. Does Council support this type requirement? Yes/No 8. Should applicants be required to submit a plan for maintaining adequate coop temperature? Below is sample language from Lakeville. Yes/No “Prior to issuance of an annual license, the prospective annual license holder must provide a plan for maintaining an adequate temperature in the coop for safety of the fowl or poultry. The plan must address both extreme winter and summer temperature conditions.” 9. Depending on the size of the coop should it count against the number and size of accessory structures onsite? The city of Bloomington has the language below. Yes/No “Shelters and enclosures shall count against the number and size of accessory buildings allowed on site if over 50 square feet in area.” Next Steps Staff will incorporate the feedback provided by Council into the draft language. Staff will bring forward draft language to review at an upcoming work session. Budget Impact N/A Attachment A. Recommendations for Municipal Regulations of Urban Chickens (2010)