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locked when the animal is confined therein. The Animal control officer may seize a wild animal that has been declared dangerous that is unconfined. 2. Muzzling. No person owning or harboring, or having the care of a wild animal shall suffer or permit such animal to go beyond the premises of such person unless such animal is securely muzzled and restrained with a chain not exceeding three (3) feet in length, and having a tensile strength sufficient to restrain the animal. Wild animals which are actively participating in recognized local, regional or national trials, training or other such sponsored competition, need not to be muzzled while being transported to or from during such competitions. 3. Summary Destruction. Any person harboring or owning a wild animal that is found to be in violation of the City's Animal Control Regulations may be summarily destroyed. Subd. 3 Chickens License. All chickens within the City of Arden Hills, except as hereinafter provided, shall be licensed. A. Application. Prior to acquiring possession of a chicken, the owner of the chicken shall make application to the City of Arden Hills for a chicken license. The application shall be on forms provided by the City of Arden Hills. B. License Fee. The license fee for each chicken must be submitted with the application. The fee will be established by City Council Resolution. C. Duration of License. A biannual license shall be issued. D. Issuance of License. Upon completion of the application form and receipt of the license fee, the City Administrator shall cause a chicken license to be issued to the applicant subject to: <br />(1) 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 forty-eight (48) to seventy-two (72) hours. Legal forms of chicken carcass disposal include burial, off-site incineration or rendering, or composting. <br />(2) Prior to issuance of a license, the prospective annual license holder certifies as part of the application review that they have read “Recommendations for Municipal Regulations for Urban Chickens”. E. The following are prohibited within the City of Arden Hills for chickens: 1. Roosters are prohibited. 2. No breeding of chickens is allowed. 3. Slaughtering of chickens on the property is prohibited. <br />1325.07 Performance Standards. Subd. 1 Maintenance. A. Health and Safety. In all districts, all buildings and structures, including fences and required landscaping, shall be maintained so as not to be unsightly or present harmful health or safety conditions.