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(21) A separate coop, separate from other structures, is required to house the -chickens/ ducks. Coops must be constructed and maintained to meet the following minimum requirements: a. A coop with a minimum of 4-2-20 square feet and no larger than 2-5 36 square feet is permitted as an accessory structure subject to Section 1325.01. Subd. 4 A. for Size. b. Exemption to Ordinance - A residential property with a detached garage and an accessory structure/shed will be allowed a third accessory structure for keeping chickens/ducks. The combined square footage of all three detached structures may not exceed 728 square feet. c. Located in the rear yard. Chieken Coop, pen, and optional exercise yard are not permitted in the front or side yard. d. Setbacks are subject to applicable accessory structure setbacks of the underlying zoning district. In no instance shall the coop be located in front of the rear building line of the principal structure. e. The outer limit of the coop including pen and exercise ,..,,.,1 shall in no instance be located less than 10 feet from the property line and may be no closer than twenty-five (25) feet to an occupied building on another lot and/or any public trail or walkwa. shall be laeated ^laser to the pr-ineipal dwelling upon the pr-epet4y that is isstied a lieense than any other- r-esidentia dwelling on an abutting property. f. Climate control — adequate ventilation and/or insulation and an operable lig tb lb shall be provided to maintain the coop temperature. between45 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Prior to issuance of anew license, the prospective amivaklicense 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. g. Rodent proof — coop construction, all grain and food, and materials must be adequate to prevent access by rodents. h. Coops shall be constructed and maintained in a workmanlike manner. i. Chickens and ducks shall not be housed in a residential house or an attached or detached garage. (32) A pen is required. Pen must be constructed and maintained to meet the following minimum standard: a. The pen and exeFeise •..,,.,1 ;s shall be located adjacent to the coop and shall be fenced with adequate coverage to keep hens in and predators out of a ma4er-ial that ean be easily Faked of b. Minimum size per bird shall be 10 square feet of floor space c. An exercise yard is optional. This area must be located adjacent to coop and pen and chickens/ducks must be supervised by the licensee while in an exercise yard. 225614vl