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Page 2 of 3 In addition, planning staff researched the cities as identified as “used by” on the Municipal Regulations for Urban Chickens for the process and requirements of obtaining neighbor consent. This handout notes a recommendation to require 100% consent of neighbors. The consensus of the Council was that the three directly abutting parcels (i.e. rear and two sides) would be the neighbor to have input into whether or not a Property Owner would be allowed to have chickens. The following is the pertinent ordinance language for those cities: • City of Minneapolis – Applicant shall provide evidence of notification to all immediately adjacent property owners, in a format supplied by or approved by and to the satisfaction of MACC. If the applicant is a renter, approval from the property owner shall be required. Neighbor notification will be the responsibility of the property owner, though it may be carried out by the applicant. • City of St. Paul – Applicant is instructed to talk to neighbors within 150 feet of your property lines (on the same side of the street) and tell them about the animals you intend to keep. Ask that they sign the petition. You must obtain signatures from 75% of owners or occupants. * The species and maximum number of animals must appear on every page of the petition. * Saint Paul Animal Control strongly suggests that applicants contact our office to obtain a map showing the addresses that fall within 150 feet of their property lines. You must obtain signatures from 75% of affected properties. If multiple unit buildings fall within the affected zone, contact Saint Paul Animal Control for specialized instructions. (Attachment C) • City of Cottage Grove – Applicant is required to seek written consent of 100% of the owners or occupants of privately or publicly owned real estate that are located adjacent (i.e., sharing property lines) on the outer boundaries of the premises for which the license is being requested. Where an adjacent property consists of a multiple dwelling or multi- tenant property, the applicant must obtain the written consent of the owner or manager, or other person in charge of the building and tenants within the building. Such written consent shall be required on the initial application and as often thereafter as the City deems necessary. (Note: City does not allow for the Keeping of Chickens on residential parcels less than 3 acres in size.) • City of Stillwater – After receipt of an application, city staff will send notices of the request to all neighbors within 150’ of the applicant. If no written objections are received by the City within 10 days of the mailing, a permit may be issued by Community Development staff. If written objections are received, the matter will be scheduled and heard in front of the City Council. (Attachment D) • City of Falcon Heights – Does not require approval of neighbors to keep chickens. City encourages Applicant by saying “people adjust to changes more easily when they are not taken by surprise. Think about letting your neighbors know before you take the step of adding chickens to your yard.” Planning staff has not inserted draft language for review within Subd. 3, Chickens License on neighbor consent requirements. The Council should discuss further the handling for obtaining neighbor consent. The following are factors to consider: • Potential Chicken Owner or City to seek neighbor consent? • If Owner, does the City want to provide the form used to obtain neighbor consent? • Extent of consent to be obtained (i.e. 75% or 100%)? • Does the City seek neighbor consent on a renewal license? (Note: The City of Stillwater confirmed they do not seek neighbor consent on renewals. The rational is that the City would have record if complaints were received during the license period and would