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Home My WebLink About07-26-21-SWSAGENDA ITEMS PTRC Trail Priority/Work Plan Discussion David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF Chicken Ordinance Discussion Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF ATTACHMENT D.PDF COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN Mayor: David Grant Councilmembers: Brenda Holden Fran Holmes Dave McClung Steve Scott Special City Council Work Session Agenda July 26, 2021 5:00 p.m. City Hall Address: 1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone: 651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org City Vision Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. CALL TO ORDER 1. 1.A. Documents: 1.B. Documents: 2. AGENDA ITEMSPTRC Trail Priority/Work Plan DiscussionDavid Swearingen, Interim Public Works DirectorMEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFATTACHMENT B.PDFChicken Ordinance DiscussionJessica Jagoe, Senior PlannerMEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFATTACHMENT B.PDFATTACHMENT C.PDFATTACHMENT D.PDFCOUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN Mayor:David GrantCouncilmembers:Brenda HoldenFran HolmesDave McClungSteve Scott Special City Council Work SessionAgendaJuly 26, 20215:00 p.m. City Hall Address:1245 W Highway 96Arden Hills MN 55112Phone:651 -792 -7800Website:www.cityofardenhills.orgCity VisionArden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play.CALL TO ORDER1.1.A.Documents:1.B.Documents:2. Page 1 of 1 AGENDA ITEM -1A MEMORANDUM DATE: July 26, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director SUBJECT: PTRC Trail Priority/Work Plan Discussion Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: $ $ Council Should Consider Council should provide feedback to the PTRC trail priority list and discuss the work plan related to PTRC activities. Background The PTRC recently submitted its trail priority list to the City Council dated April 20, 2021 (Attachment A); following a discussion the City Council requested a meeting with the PTRC Chair to discuss future PTRC workplans and direction from the City Council. This meeting will serve as a preliminary meeting with the PTRC Chair to discuss PTRC priorities, workplans, and set the stage for a future joint meeting between the City Council and the PTRC. Budget Impact N/A Attachments Attachment A – Trail Priority List Attachment B – 2021 Arden Hills Pathways Map MEMORANDUM TO: Arden Hills City Council, PTRC Committee, Joe Vaughan and David Swearingen FROM: John P. Van Valkenburg DATE: April 20, 2021 RE: TRAIL PRIORITIES RECOMMENDATIONS The PTRC Committee on March 16th and April 20th extensively discussed and adopted trail priorities as recommendations for the City Council of Arden Hills consideration. The 5 sections are labeled based on individual site concerns. The PTRC vote was unanimously to prioritized the TOP TEN TRAILS. The PTRC has established Point Persons for specific trails to help monitor need for presence and involvement as well as coordinate and gather the significant information on the key trails actively being considered at this time so the PTRC and ultimately the city council can be better informed. The point person for each trail has been indicated alongside the Trails below. An overall Trail person was also unanimously approved. That is Rich Straumann. The Point Person does not have extra authority to act or speak for the Committee unless so approved by the Committee as a whole. To date they have gathered information and circulated communication within the Committee and have acted with the full consent of the Committee. They are a resource not just for the PTRC but for the Council as you feel the need. A map is attached a guide and reference. Pedestrian Safety Concerns: 1. From County Road E2 North to Lake Valentine Road (C R “F”) and then West to MVHS (Youth+) … Currently the City is preparing a RFP trail study for this to be a shovel-ready trail project. Point person appointed is Paul Beggin. (See 1.3 & J on Map). 2. From County Road “D” Northeast on Lake Johanna Blvd, past Tony Schmidt Regional Park – Ramsey County / METC (as Trail Building Partner – 2 segments), (See G, G1 & G2 on map) to intersection with Snelling Avenue N (Families). (Ramsey County is preparing a RFP draft for review. PTRC would like to review.) Point persons are Micah Kiernan and Kristine Poelzer. Road Re-Construction Projects: 3. From Hwy 51 North to Snelling Avenue N intersection with County Road E / Lake Johanna Blvd (LJB). Anticipated road work in 2022. (See 1 on Map) Point person is Jill Anderson. 4. From County Road E (LJB) North along Snelling Avenue N / Old Highway 10, under I- 694 to Hwy 96 which now has a regional trail on the South side. (Ramsey County road work in 2023) See Ramsey County – Transportation Plan 2021-2025. (See 1.4 & 1.5 map) Attachment A April 20, 2021 Page Two New Building Projects: 5. Bethal U Land Sale: Trail move / redo w/Senior Housing Project (B’U land sale) (2021) and new Fire Station in the future ( year ___??). (See 5a & 5b on map) 6. Trail along South Shore of Round Lake (from West to East) with: a. New Gateway Bldg. – (2021+) b. Redo path to tower (20__?) c. Arden Hills segment (20__?) d. Senior Housing Project – 1st trail segment (2021) PTRC requests that the City Council authorize City Staff to “Scope & Concept” the Trail. (See K.1a,b,c & d. Trail Development Enhancements: 7. From County Road E / LJB along West side of Hwy 51 down to Glenhill Ave (Also City of Roseville planning trail extension down to Lydia Avenue in the future. (See 1+ on map). Roseville City Engineer, as of April 5th, is working with MN DOT ROW to “SCOPE” trail. 8. Crepeau Nature Preserve Trails upgrade to improve drainage and to replace old surfaces. Add Hamline Ave Trail-Extension. (See P on map). Bethal U has “informally approved” that the Trail Extension can connect to Anderson Center Trail System ( shorter trail segment) than the trail route previously proposed. Future Trail Projects: 9. Rice Creek Commons- Trails along road & along water way. (See T.1 & T.2 on map). Rice Creek North Regional Trail – Trail along West side of AHATS fence. (See T.3 on map). PTRC anticipates full participation in Trails, Parks and Potential Civic Center builds. 10. Sunfish Lake Trail- fully completed in 2021, started in 2020. (See new U, on map). 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Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A Council Should Consider the Following The City Council should provide further direction on the proposed chicken ordinance language. Background At the July 12, 2021 Special Work Session, the City Council reviewed the first draft ordinance for the keeping of chickens and provided staff with guidance on language to be modified or researched for inclusion in the ordinance. Council direction was to bring this matter back at an upcoming work session for further review. Discussion For this meeting, staff has prepared an updated draft ordinance with new language shown in blue font for your review (Attachment A). The following changes have been made based on the Council’s direction on July 12th: • Insertion of size limitations for coop, pen, and exercise yard. • Removal of reference to “run” and update language to “pen” consistent with Recommendations for Municipal Regulation of Urban Chickens. • Exemption for an allowance of a third accessory structure with a single car detached garage. • Expansion of screening requirement to include pen and exercise yard and height requirements. • Penalty, repurposing, and removal language for violations and/or discontinuance of chickens. 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 Page 3 of 3 handle as an enforcement matter which may result in revocation of license or nonrenewal.) While surveying the above cities, I also found that each of them license on an annual basis. The Cities of Cottage Grove, Stillwater, and Falcon Heights have a license fee of $50.00. The City of Minneapolis charges $30.00 and the City of St. Paul has set a first year fee at $26.00 then $16.00 for a renewal license. Lastly, the draft ordinance previously reviewed by the Council included the language from the City of Lakeville which was “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.” Staff has added clarifying language to this requirement as reviewed by the City Attorney to further explain spacing between adjacent parcels and the area dedicated to chickens. Staff is seeking direction on draft language and next steps. It should be noted that an ordinance amendment to the Zoning Code does require a public hearing before the Planning Commission and City Council. Budget Impact N/A Attachment A. Draft Ordinance Language B. Recommendations for Municipal Regulation of Urban Chickens C. City of St. Paul Petition Form D. City of Stillwater Consent Notification 400.01 Definitions. The following definitions shall be used in the application and interpretation of the provisions of this chapter: ∙ Animal. Any non-human mammal, reptile, amphibian, or bird. ∙ Animal Control Officer. An individual or employee of a business retained by the City for purposes of enforcing the provisions of this Chapter; or a member of the City's law enforcement agency. ∙ Animal, Domestic. Animals kept within the home as pets, such as fish, dogs, cats, household bird, and similar animals. ∙ Animal, Non-Domestic. Animals which are kept outside the home for purposes of food or pleasure such as cattle, hogs, horses, bees, sheep, goats, chickens, birds, such as falcons and pigeons, and similar animals. ∙ Animal, Wild. Any animal which is of a species not usually domesticated and of a species which, due to size, wild nature or other characteristics, is dangerous to humans and would ordinarily be confined in a zoo or found in the wild. The term includes but is not limited to: ∙ Animals and birds, the keeping of which is licensed by the state or federal government, such as wolves, raptors, and pheasants. ∙ Eagles, ocelots, jaguars, cougars, weasels, wild ferrets, badgers, monkeys, chimpanzee, deer, and bison. ∙ Crossbreeds of wild animals and domesticated animals such as the cross between dogs and coyotes and dogs and wolves. ∙ Any large cat of the family Felidae, such as lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, cougars and ocelots, except commonly accepted domesticated house cats. ∙ Any member of the family Canidae, such as wolves, coyotes, dingoes, and jackals, except domesticated dogs. ∙ Any poisonous snake such as a rattlesnake, coral snake, water moccasin, puff adder, or cobra. ∙ Any snake or reptile which by its size, vicious nature or other characteristic is dangerous to human beings. ∙ Any skunk, raccoon, or fox whether captured in the wild, domestically raised, descented or not descented, vaccinated against rabies or not vaccinated against rabies. ∙ Any bear, ape, gorilla, monkey, or badger. ∙ Any other animal or reptile which is commonly considered wild. ∙ At Large. An unattended animal on public property; or an unattended animal on private property without the consent of the property owner. ∙ Cat. Any domesticated feline animal, male or female, whole or neutered. ∙ Coop. An accessory structure for the keeping or housing of chickens permitted by the ordinance. ∙ Dangerous Dog. Any dog that has committed any of the acts set forth below: ∙ Without provocation, inflicted substantial bodily harm on a human being on public or private property; ∙ Killed a domestic animal without provocation; or ∙ A potentially dangerous dog which aggressively bites, attacks, or endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals. ∙ Dog. Any canine animal, male or female, whole or neutered. ∙ Enclosure. Any structure, except a dwelling, designed to securely enclose and prevent an animal from escaping therefrom. ∙ Proper Enclosure. Proper Enclosure means securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure suitable to prevent the animal from escaping and providing protection from the elements for the animal. A Proper Enclosure does not include a porch, patio, or any part of a house, garage or other structure that would allow the animal to exit of its volition, or any house or structure in which windows are open or in which door or window screens are the only obstacles that prevent the dog from exiting. ∙ Exercise yard. Is a larger fenced area adjacent to chicken coop and run that provides space for exercise and foraging for the birds when supervised. ∙ Hen. Is a female chicken. ∙ Owner. Any person, firm, or corporation, organization or department possessing, harboring, keeping, having an interest in or having custody or control of an animal. ∙ Pen. A fully enclosed and covered area attached to a coop where the chickens can roam unsupervised. ∙ Potentially Dangerous Dog. Any dog that has committed any of the acts set forth below: ∙ When unprovoked, bites a human or domestic animal; ∙ When unprovoked, chases or approaches a person upon the streets, sidewalks or any other public property in an apparent attitude of attack; or ∙ Has a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked, causing injury or otherwise threatening the safety of humans or domestic animals. ∙ Restrained. On a leash of not more than six (6) feet in length or on a leash which can be retracted to a length of six (6) feet or less, and in the custody of a person of sufficient age to adequately control the animal; in a vehicle; or confined to the owner's property by enclosure or fencing. ∙ Rooster. Is a male chicken. ∙ Substantial Bodily Harm. Bodily injury which involves a temporary but substantial disfigurement, or which causes a temporary but substantial loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ, or which causes a fracture of any bodily member. Section 410 - Licenses 410.01 License Required. The following animal licenses shall be required within the City of Arden Hills. Subd. 1 Dog/Cat Licenses. All dogs and cats within the City of Arden Hills, except as hereinafter provided, shall be licensed. A. Application. Within thirty (30) days after acquiring possession of a dog or cat which has not been licensed by the City of Arden Hills, the owner of the dog or cat shall make application for a dog or cat license. The application shall be on forms provided by the City of Arden Hills. B. Vaccination. It shall be unlawful for any dog or cat owner to keep or maintain any dog or cat older than six (6) months of age unless it shall have been vaccinated with an anti-rabies vaccine certified to be effective by a licensed veterinarian. No license renewal shall be issued except upon compliance with this section. C. License Fee. The license fee for each dog or cat must be submitted with the application. The fee will be established by City Council Resolution. D. Duration of License. A license shall be issued for a period of time not to exceed the expiration date of the rabies vaccination. No dog or cat license shall be renewed without proof of vaccination. E. Issuance of License. Upon completion of the application form, receipt of the license fee and receipt of the proof of vaccination, the City Administrator shall cause a dog or cat license to be issued to the applicant for a particular dog or cat. F. Receipt and Tags. The City of Arden Hills shall issue a license fee receipt to the applicant along with a metallic dog or cat license tag. The applicant shall permanently affix the tag by a metal fastening device to the collar of the licensed animal in a manner that allows the tag to be easily observed. If a tag is lost, a duplicate may be issued by the City of Arden Hills upon presentation of a receipt showing payment of the initial license fee and upon payment of an additional fee for each duplicate tag. G. Change of Address. An applicant who has obtained a dog or cat license shall notify the City of the applicant's address changes within the corporate limits of the City within ten (10) days of any address change. H. Counterfeit Tags. No person shall counterfeit or attempt to counterfeit dog or cat license tags. I. Transfer of Tags. No person shall transfer a dog or cat tag from one dog or cat to another. J. Exceptions. The following dogs and cats are not required to be licensed: 1. Dogs and cats less than six (6) months of age. 2. Dogs and cats whose owners are temporary visitors within the City for thirty (30) days or less. 3. Dogs and cats which are brought into the City for appearance in an animal show. 4. Dogs being used by law enforcement officers Subd. 2 Wild Animal Licenses. A. General Prohibition. All wild animals except the following are prohibited within the City of Arden Hills: 1. Wild animals brought into the City for entertainment, exhibition or show purposes by persons keeping wild animals for a public zoo. 2. Wild animals which are part of a permanent display sponsored by a bona fide research institution, a veterinary hospital, public zoo or other institution. 3. Nonpoisonous snakes, birds kept indoors, hamsters, mice, rabbits, gerbils, white rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, or lizards and similar small animals capable of being kept in cages continuously. 4. Monkeys trained as personal helpers and kept by handicapped persons. 5. Raptors owned by licensed Falconers holding valid state and federal Falconry permits so long as the conditions of such permits are being satisfied. 6. Wild animals and birds that are part of the natural habitat and environment. B. License Application. Applications for a Wild Animal License shall be submitted on forms provided by the City along with a Certificate of Insurance which indicates that applicant has $200,000 of liability coverage on the Wild Animal and which includes an endorsement indicating that the liability coverage will not be cancelled without twenty (20) days written notice to the City of Arden Hills. C. Investigation. The Animal Control Officer shall review the application, conduct such investigation as the Animal Control Officer deems necessary, and shall prepare a written recommendation regarding the issuance of a Wild Animal License. The City Administrator shall within ten (10) days mail a notice to all property owners within 350 feet of the site on which the Wild Animal will be kept. The notice shall indicate that the City has received an application for a Wild Animal License and shall request comments from such property owners. D. Review. The City Council shall review the application, the Animal Control Officer's recommendations, and the comments from property owners. The City Council may issue a Wild Animal License if it determines that the application is in compliance with the City's regulations. The City Council may attach any reasonable conditions to the issuance of a license as it determines to be necessary in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Arden Hills residents. E. Existing Wild Animals. Anyone keeping a Wild Animal in Arden Hills at the time of the adoption of this regulation shall have ninety (90) days in which to comply with the provisions of this regulation or otherwise remove the Wild Animal from the City. Extensions beyond ninety (90) days may be granted by the City Council for good cause but in no case shall such extension permanently exempt a person from the requirements of this regulation. F. Wild Animal Restrictions. 1. Confinement. No person owning or harboring or having the care or custody of a wild animal shall suffer or permit such animal to go unconfined on the premises of such person. A wild animal is "unconfined" as the term is used in this section if such animal is not securely confined indoors or confined in a secure enclosure suitably sized for the wild animal is confined therein. An "enclosure" is secure within the meaning of this section if it is constructed of heave gauge mesh steel, or other suitable material; consists of a top and sides, with the bottom of such sides fastened along their perimeter to a slab floor of concrete or other suitable material; where no slab floor is provided, the sides must be embedded into the ground no less than one foot; all access points of the enclosure must be 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. Within thirty (30) days after acquiring possession of a chicken which has not been licensed by the City of Arden Hills, the owner of the chicken shall make application 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: (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. (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. 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. B. Snow Removal. In all districts, it shall be the responsibility of the residential and/or business land owner to insure proper snow removal from the sidewalks within twenty-four (24) hours after the last accumulation of two (2) inches or more. Subd. 2 Refuse. A. Containment. In all districts, any waste materials, debris, refuse or garbage shall be stored and kept in accordance with the requirements of Section 660.05 of the City Municipal Code, as the same may be amended from time to time. B. Noxious Weeds and Objectionable Plant Growth. Land shall be kept free of noxious weeds and unsightly or objectionable plant growth of eight (8) inches or more in height. C. Home Interiors. Home interiors shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition free of any accumulation of rubbish and garbage in compliance with State Health Regulations. D. Compliance Deadline. Existing uses shall comply with these provisions within thirty (30) days following the effective date of this Code. Subd. 3 Exterior Storage. A. Residential Districts. 1. Materials and Equipment. All materials and equipment shall be stored within a building or be fully screened so as not to be visible from adjoining lots, except for the following: Laundry drying and recreational equipment, construction and landscaping materials currently (within a period of twelve (12) months) being used on the premises; agricultural materials and equipment if these are used or intended for use on the premises; off-street parking of passenger cars and pickup trucks. 2. Boats, Trailers and Utility Vehicles. Exterior storage of boats, trailers and utility vehicles is not permitted in any residential district, except as regulated in Section 1325.12. B. Business and Industrial Districts. 1. Screening. All exterior storage in the business and industrial districts shall be screened from public view, except materials and equipment currently being used for on-site construction. 2. Parking. Vehicles, including but not limited to cars, trucks, buses and RV's parked and/or stored in public view for more than a period of seven (7) days shall be prohibited unless allowed by the permitted business or industrial use, except as regulated in Section 1325.12. Subd. 4 Electrical and Radiation Emissions. No activities shall be permitted that emit dangerous radioactivity beyond an enclosed area. There shall be no electrical disturbance adversely affecting the operation at any point of any equipment other than that of the creator of such disturbances. Subd. 5 Environmental Pollution. Emission or creation of noise, odors, vibrations, glare, dust, smoke, heat and toxic or noxious fumes shall conform to such standards as are from time to time established by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. None of these shall be at a level that is objectionable to surrounding properties. Subd. 6 Animals. A. Location for Buildings Housing Farm Animals. Any building in which farm animals are kept shall be located a distance of two hundred (200) feet or more from any lot line. Any open structure in which farm animals are kept shall be a distance of four hundred (400) feet or more from any lot line., except for chicken coops in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts provided the following requirements are met: 1. No more than three (3) hens shall be housed or kept on any one (1) residential lot with the issuance of a City license. 2. A separate coop is required to house the chickens. Coops must be constructed and maintained to meet the following minimum standards: a. A coop with a minimum of 12 square feet and no larger than 25 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 single car detached garage and an accessory structure/shed will be allowed a third accessory structure for keeping chickens. The combined square footage of all three detached structures may not exceed 728 square feet. c. Located in the rear yard. Chicken Coop, pen, and 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 coop including pen and exercise yard shall be located closer to the principal dwelling upon the property that is issued a license than any other residential dwelling on an abutting property. f. Climate control – adequate ventilation and/or insulation to maintain the coop temperature between 45 – 85 degrees Fahrenheit. 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. g. Rodent proof – coop construction and materials must be adequate to prevent access by rodents. h. Coops shall be constructed and maintained in a workmanlike manner. (3) A pen and exercise yard is required. Pen and exercise yard must be constructed and maintained to meet the following minimum standard: • The pen and exercise yard is located adjacent to the coop and shall be fenced with adequate coverage to keep hens in and predators out of a material that can be easily raked or regularly replaced to reduce odor and flies. • Minimum size per bird shall be: 1) Pen – 10 square feet of floor space 2) Exercise yard - 174 square feet (4) Screening shall be installed around the perimeter of the area dedicated for the keeping of chickens in a manner that minimizes view from adjacent parcels. A screening plan shall be approved as part of license application subject to any additional permit requirements for installation. Acceptable forms of screening are a six (6) foot tall solid fence or vegetation that shall consist of plantings which shall provide for year round screening and installed at a minimum of six (6) feet tall. (5) Chickens must not be housed in a residential house or an attached or detached garage. (6) All premises on which hens are kept or maintained shall be kept clean from filth, garbage, and any substances which attract rodents. The coop and its surrounding must be cleaned frequently enough to control odor. Manure shall not be allowed to accumulate in a way that causes an unsanitary condition or causes odors detectible on another property. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in the officer removing chickens from the premises or revoking a chicken license. (7) All grain and food stored for the use of the hens on a premise with a chicken license shall be kept in a rodent proof container. (8) Hens, coop, pen, and exercise yard shall not be kept in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance to the occupants of adjacent property. (9) Any violation of the above conditions, (i.e. roaming chickens, uncontrolled odor), if not remedied within ______ days, may result in revocation of the homeowner’s license. (10) If the license holder discontinues having chickens, the homeowner shall have _______________ days to either repurpose the coop into an accessory structure (i.e. shed) through the issuance of a zoning permit or remove the coop in its entirety. If the coop was licensed as an allowed third accessory structure for chickens, the coop/third structure must be removed and cannot be repurposed for a storage structure. If the homeowner/license holder fails to perform either of the above, the City may enter upon the subject property, remove the coop from the homeowner’s property, and charge the amount back to the homeowner as an assessment on the property tax roll. B. Number of Animals Allowed. Up to four (4) domestic animals, excluding birds and fish, are permitted in any dwelling unit, but without a residential dog kennel license not more than two (2) may be dogs. Up to three (3) dogs are allowed with a residential dog kennel license. Dog enclosures may be located only in a rear yard in all zoning districts. C. Animals for Research. Animals for research may be kept in appropriate places by conditional use permit. D. Wild Animals. Wild animals are not permitted in any district. Subd. 7 Site Grading. A. Erosion Prevention. Earth surfaces shall be planted or stabilized to prevent erosion. B. Drainage onto Neighboring Property. Finished slopes and grades shall not cause adverse drainage effects on adjoining properties. chickenrunrescue.org Page 1 9/14/15 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF URBAN CHICKENS For distribution to public and permit applicants SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS (page 2) BASIC CHICKEN CARE INSTRUCTIONS (page 3-‐9) REQUIREMENTS FOR KEEPING CHICKENS (page 10) Mary Britton Clouse Chicken Run Rescue 2014 Endorsed by Chicken Run Rescue Eastern Shore Sanctuary and Education Center Farm Sanctuary The Humane Society of the United States Sunnyskies Bird and Animal Sanctuary United Poultry Concerns Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary Used by Minneapolis, MN St. Paul, MN Cottage Grove, MN Stillwater, MN Falcon Heights, MN chickenrunrescue.org Page 2 9/14/15 OVERVIEW OF RECOMMENDATIONS • Do not permit If permitted: • Permit as pets only • Do NOT prohibit roosters • Prohibit slaughter, breeding, sale or barter • Limit number of birds to 5 or fewer • Require 100% consent of neighbors • WRITTEN guidelines for care • Cap number of permits • Allot for additional administrative staff and resources • Allot for enforcement and capture training chickenrunrescue.org Page 3 9/14/15 BASIC CHICKEN CARE INSTRUCTIONS CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE ACQUIRING A CHICKEN lifespan -‐ Chickens can live as long as a dog or cat-‐ up to 14 years or longer. -‐ Egg laying for a hen generally starts at 6 months old, peaks at 18 months and declines with development of reproductive disease. cost -‐ Start Up costs for coop, maintenance, tools, cleaning, equipment, heating / cooling appliances, dishes, nets, food storage, scale, fencing, security locks, lighting, motion detectors, monitors, cameras, permit application ($2-‐3,000) -‐ Annual supplies per bird for food, bedding, nutritional supplements, hygiene supplies, permit fee, utilities ($300) -‐ Vet care per bird per service (office exam $66, fecal test $28, plus other services as needed for illness or injury). Are you able to provide the birds with proper veterinary care needed? time -‐ Average 1 hour per bird per day minimum for cleaning, parasite control, grooming, physical exam, travel time to purchase supplies, construction, repair, medication, feeding, supervise free time out of pen. -‐ Chickens need to be tended to twice daily. Will you have a person ready to substitute for you when you have reason to be absent? space At least a 6’W x 12’L x 6’H space in a yard is needed for a coop and pen for 4 birds in addition to a larger fenced area for regular exercise. location Coop and pen should be located in an area that provides shade, direct sunlight, good drainage and protection from prevailing winds and will not present a problem to neighbors. uninvited guests Chickens will attract bird mites and lice, mice, yard birds, squirrels, raccoons, dogs, coyotes, fox, mink, opossum, rats, owls, bobcats, hawks, snakes, weasels, ferrets, fisher, marten and humans. ACQUIRING A CHICKEN ADOPTION OR PURCHASE/BREEDING? The recent interest in having chickens has overwhelmed animal rescue organizations with inquiries from people wanting to give up chickens who are no longer wanted. Like all other animals surrendered to shelters, rescue organizations cannot help them all. There are never enough homes for displaced animals so adoption of birds who need homes is always the kindest choice instead of purchase from a breeder or hatchery. adoption-‐ By adopting from a rescue organization or a private individual, you can know what to expect with regard to the bird’s health, sex, behavior and personality. Reputable rescue organizations can provide advice on selecting the right bird, care information and generally have a generous return policy to insure that bird will be happy, compatible and well cared for. purchase/breeding-‐ The identification of the sex of chicks by feed stores, breeders and hatcheries is often wrong and not apparent until the bird is 6 months old. 50% of the chicks hatched are roosters who are killed or otherwise discarded of as waste. Newborn chicks shipped through the postal service are deprived of their mothers, warmth and food. The younger the bird the more fragile and difficult they are to care for. chickenrunrescue.org Page 4 9/14/15 HEALTHY BIRD CHECKLIST Eyes: clear, clean, wide open, alert Face / comb / wattle: clean, soft, blemish free, healthy deep red indicating good blood supply, (some faces are not red) Posture: head erect, good balance, stand or perch on both feet on extended legs, good grip on perch, facing activity Odor: none or slightly fermented hay Beak / nostrils: clean, uniform, shiny and solid Legs / feet: clean, shiny, uniform scales and nails, foot bottom soft and blemish free, legs and toes straight and functional Feathers; clean, bright, shiny, smooth or fluffy, free of mites or lice Wings: held close to body, symmetrical, smooth movement in joints when flexed, flight feathers intact Skin: clean, soft, pale pink and translucent (some breeds have bare red patches at shoulders and keel), free of mites or lice Droppings: 70% odorless green/ white, firm, 30% stinky brown pasty (cecal), watery if stressed Keel (sternum): Straight, good muscle mass on either side, lump free Crop (on bird’s right side of lower neck): full, contents of consumed food easily palpated Vent: petite, clean, moist, soft, pliant Respiration: 12-‐37 per min., inspiration louder and shorter than expiration, minimal chest movement, closed beak NUMBER OF BIRDS Calculating available space, time, and cost (see above) will dictate how many birds can be properly cared for: coop: 4 sq. feet of floor space minimum per bird for the interior (an area 2 ft. x 2 ft. per bird) pen: 10 sq. ft of floor space minimum per bird (an area 3 ft. x 3.3 ft per bird) range/ exercise yard: 174 sq. ft per bird (an area about 10 ft. x 17 ft per bird) A single chicken is a sad chicken. Plan to have at least 2-‐ they are flock animals and need the companionship of other chickens. Generally, 3-‐5 compatible chickens can be well maintained in a typical city environment. Individual bird’s sex, age and temperament can affect compatibility. Over crowding chickens is the most common mistake. Hens should outnumber roosters. Sometimes single birds can thrive with a human friend if they have special needs. Roosters, single or in pairs, are very sociable and can make terrific companions if handled gently and often. HANDLING & RESTRAINT Never handle a chicken by wings, feet or legs. Herd bird to corner using slow deliberate movement. Fast= predator, slow = less threat. Place hands over top part of wings (shoulders) and hold securely but do not squeeze. Pick up and hold under arm to keep wings in place. Support feet with other hand if bird will tolerate. To restrain for transport or examination, drape a towel over shoulders cape style and wrap around body. TRANSPORTATION Consider travel time and avoid extreme weather conditions. Heat exhaustion can develop quickly, interior car temps can reach fatal point 10 minutes. Medium sized hard pet carriers work well for security, safety, stress. Line with a towel, shredded paper or straw. Food is a good stress reducer. Offer wet food like greens or cucumber for long trips. chickenrunrescue.org Page 5 9/14/15 ARRIVAL If other birds are already present, a 2 week quarantine in a separate area is recommended to watch for signs of illness and parasites. Avoid noisy, high traffic areas and allow the bird to acclimate before introducing to other birds, animals and family. PROVIDING A GOOD HOME NATURAL HISTORY It is important to understand how chickens live in the wild and to provide them with an environment that meets those instinctive physical and psychological needs as closely as possible. Chickens are all descended from Tropical Jungle Fowl are adapted to living in a natural habitat that is spacious, richly vegetated, diverse and warm. This presents a particular challenge in a small urban setting in a cold climate like Minnesota. Flocks have a highly developed social structure and depend on each for companionship and security. Naturalists have observed that they can recognize and remember 180 other individual flock members. They are ground dwelling birds. Most are capable of low flight in short distances, smaller birds can fly higher and farther. In the wild they roost in trees at dusk before they sleep or to escape predators. They hide their nests in cavities in the ground. The majority of their waking hours are spent active, wide ranging, grazing, foraging for food-‐ plants, bugs and occasionally small rodents. In their natural state. They typically travel 1/2 mile from their roost each day. In the wild, they are never over crowded-‐ if the population becomes to dense, members will break off into subgroups and spread out. They move on from one area to another which allows food sources to regenerate and their waste is not concentrated in one place and it can decompose without health risk to the flock. Roosters alert the flock to danger, find food and call the hens to it and stand guard as they eat. They select and build nests and will even participate in caring for the young. They also act as peace keepers to intervene in disputes that can develop between flock members. Roosters will start to crow and display courting behaviors at about 6 months of age. It is essential to gently handle a rooster on a daily basis to establish that you are the flock leader (Alpha) and maintain a well socialized companion. The hens spend their time scratching for food, dust bathing, preening, playing and napping. Hens begin to lay eggs at about 6 months of age. Hen in the wild produce only a few clutches of eggs a year for the sole purpose of reproduction. Domesticated hens have been bred to lay one egg a day but by 18 month of age, egg laying frequency generally diminishes and many adult or senior hens stop laying altogether. Chickens are sociable, cheerful and intelligent creatures who can form lifelong bonds with each other and other species including humans, dogs and cats. Because of their keen intelligence and instinctive physical activity, they need a stimulating environment that mimics as much as possible the rich and diverse world nature designed them to enjoy. COOP, PEN, RANGE/ EXERCISE YARD “Housing and infrastructure. The primary purpose of poultry housing is to protect flocks against adverse weather and predators (coyote, fox, stray dogs, raccoons and raptors). Weather is of critical concern in the Upper Midwest, where summers can be extremely hot and winters bitterly cold. Housing must provide shade from sun and cover from rain. It must be able to withstand high winds and snow loads if it is to be used for year-‐round operation. These basic housing considerations apply to all poultry” chickenrunrescue.org Page 6 9/14/15 -‐”Poultry Your Way: A Guide to Management Alternatives for the Upper Midwest”, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 2005 COOP: The house, closed structure or enclosed room which provides shelter from cold, heat, wind, rain, snow and predators for protected roosting, nesting, feeding and watering space. Construction & Materials – Coops can be purchased ready made or in kits, constructed within an existing structure or built from scratch. Local building codes should be followed to prevent damage from snow, wind, etc. NOTE: rabbit hutches, plastic igloos, dog houses and such are not appropriate structures. Required features: size: 4 sq. feet of floor space minimum is required per bird for the interior (an area 2 ft. x 2 ft. per bird). So 4 birds will need a coop with at least 4 feet x 4 feet inside floor space not including nest boxes. Outside dimensions should be about 5 feet by 5 feet x 6 ft. high. Overcrowding is the most common cause of behavior problems, injury and disease. Coop should be high enough for a human to stand up comfortably for cleaning, maintenance and egg collection. It also allows for additional roosting. Temperament and social structures should be taken into account, and partitions should be available for birds who are sick, injured or lower in the pecking order. access to electricity is required in free standing structures. floor – The floor should not collect and hold moisture, be easy to clean, retain heat in cold weather and exclude rodents/predators. A dirt floor draws heat away and is not easy to clean or rodents/predators proof. A wood floor is adequate provided it is at least a foot off the ground, insulated and sealed properly but is difficult to sanitize because it is porous. a concrete floor is ideal since it discourages rodents/predators and ids easy to sanitize. Regardless of the floor type, bedding strewn on the surface is needed is to absorb moist fecal matter and facilitate cleaning. Leaves or wood shavings work best and can be composted or easily bagged and disposed of as solid waste. walls-‐ Materials that are resistant to moisture and mold and easily cleaned are best. Chemically treated materials should be nontoxic. A good compound with anti fungal agents is good for humid areas. Clear varnish is also good. Everything should be treated or painted before it is assembled. Wooden structures should be draft free and built with double walls that have at least 1 1/2 inch insulated layer between them. roof: The coop roof should be made of a material that will not collect and hold heat and should be built with double walls that have at least 1 1/2 inch insulated layer between them. The roof surfaced should be covered with an insulating tar paper to protect from heavy rains. The roof should be slightly inclined, to allow water to run off and if it overhangs at the front wall it will protect from downpours. A few small openings along the eaves allow moisture to escape and provide fresh air. doors: One human-‐size door is needed for daily access. Doors for chickens should be just large enough for the largest bird and can be positioned anywhere from ground level to about 2 feet high with a stable ramp with cleats. Chickens are ground dwellers, not parrots-‐small doors at heights greater than 3 feet with flimsy, unstable ladders are not appropriate. Doors must be able to be secured against predators at night. windows: Chickens love windows and need natural light. Double glaze for warmth. Cover with 1/2” metal screen so they can be opened for ventilation in hot weather. Allow one square foot of window for each 10 square foot of floor space. roosts: Lumber or branches can be used. They should be strong enough and mounted securely enough to hold all birds. The surface should be rough for good grip with no splinters or sharp edges. For medium sized birds, 2” or 4 “ flat or 1 1/2” diameter is best for foot comfort. The longer roost the better to prevent competition. They should be set 18” from wall, 2 -‐3 feet off the floor. If mounted higher, rung steps are needed spaced 8-‐12 inches apart. The addition of a dropping board underneath and elevated roost will collect droppings and keep floor space below clean and inhabitable. climate: Shelters should be kept at a comfortable temperature for the animals. “Minimum Temperature 55°(f) , maximum temperature 70°(F)” chickenrunrescue.org Page 7 9/14/15 -‐”Poultry Your Way: A Guide to Management Alternatives for the Upper Midwest”, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 2005 The coop should be heated to maintain a temperature above 32 degrees during the coldest part of the winter and cooled below 85 in the hottest part of the summer. Below 32 degrees birds are uncomfortable and cannot maintain body temperature. Below 15 degrees frostbite begins, and hypothermia increases. Oil or water filled safety heaters (i.e. brands Pelonis, DeLonghi, Honeywell) are completely closed and sealed systems that run on electricity. The oil is heated from within and the heat is radiant so there are no exposed heating elements that create dangerous problems even if they tip over. Heat lamps should only be used with extreme caution and be firmly attached at least 3 feet from animals and far from any flammable item, especially dry straw or bedding. Smoke alarms are highly recommended. Extra bedding should be available to keep animals warm and comfortable in cold seasons. Between 75 and 85 degrees, panting and dehydration begin, above 85 heat stress and danger of heat prostration increases. ventilation-‐ Doors, windows and vents near the ceiling supply oxygen, remove heat from breathing, remove moisture from breath and droppings, harmful gasses and dust particles, and dilute disease causing airborne organisms. Fans should be provided for hottest weather. light: Natural light from windows and/or skylights is required. Can be supplemented with full spectrum incandescent light to follow normal seasonal light cycles and for cleaning and maintenance. The minimum light intensity you should provide should be enough to clearly see the hens feed when standing over the feeder. feeders: Food receptacles should be made of non-‐corrosive material that is easily cleaned minimizes spillage, prevents contamination with droppings and keeps food dry. The containers should be large enough for all the birds to comfortably eat at once or numerous enough to prevent competition or intimidation. Large heavy rubber feed buckets work nicely. Hanging dishes or feeders work as well and should be hung at about the level of the bird’s back. If dishes are outside the coop, they should be set under an overhang to keep them dry when it rains. waterers: Water receptacles should be made of non-‐corrosive material that can be cleaned and disinfected with a solution of chlorine bleach, prevent contamination with droppings and is spill and leak proof. The containers should be large enough for all the birds to comfortably drink at once and hold enough water for all birds for an entire day. They should be slightly positioned higher than the feeder or far enough away to prevent contamination with food. nestboxes-‐ One nest box for every 3 hens. A 12”W x 12”D x 14”H is most versatile. Chickens prefer wooden nest boxes with covered opening for privacy placed on or as low to the floor as possible. If set higher they require a perch in front of the opening. They should be filled with 2-‐4 inches of straw. litter or grass. They prefer to nest in the South East corner of the structure whenever possible. PEN: The fenced area surrounding the coop that provides secure access to exercise, sunlight, earth and vegetation and is freely available to the birds when they are unsupervised. It is constructed to prevent the bird’s escape and prevents entry by intruders/predators. Construction & Materials – Kennel pens can be purchased ready made or in kits, or built from scratch. Local building codes should be followed to prevent damage from snow, wind, etc. Temperament and social structures of flock should be taken into account, and partitions should be available for birds who are sick, injured or lower in the pecking order. Required features: size: 10 sq. ft of floor space minimum per bird (an area 3 ft. x 3.3 ft per bird) is required so 4 birds will need floor space of at least 6 feet x 7 feet. If the coop is adjacent to the pen at least a 6 x 12 foot space in a yard is needed. If the coop is elevated 2 feet so the chickens can use the space underneath, the coop and pen can occupy some but not all of the same footprint. If most of the pen is in deep shade all of the time it would be conducive to unhealthy bacteria and fungal development. The pen should be chickenrunrescue.org Page 8 9/14/15 high enough for you to stand up comfortably for cleaning, maintenance, capture and also allows for additional roosting. substrate-‐ Choose a well drained area. Substrate material for the pen should be clean, non-‐toxic, biodegradable, readily available, inexpensive and replaceable. Since it will become compacted from little feet and contaminated by concentrated droppings and parasites, it will need to be raked out and replaced frequently to reduce odor and fly activity. Play sand, leaves, municipal wood chips, sod and hard wearing ground cover work well. metal fencing / predator control: The type of fencing depends on what the most likely predators are in your area. Dogs, rats, raccoons, hawks and coyotes are the most prevalent in city neighborhoods, but others include fox, mink, opossum, bobcats, snakes, weasels, ferrets, fisher and marten. Its best to build the strongest deterrents possible. Chain link panels or welded or woven fencing on a sturdy frame reinforced at the bottom with small mesh metal wire that prevents predators from tunneling under the fence will discourage most intruders. Regular inspection is key to security. gate: A gate is needed for easy human access. cover: Pen should be covered to keep birds in and predators out. The type of covering needed will depend on the type of predators. Covering part of the pen with a roof such as corrugated fiberglass can provide shade and rain shelter. windbreak: Providing a wind and snow break will give the birds a protected area to be outdoors even in winter. shade: Shade must be available and can be provided by vegetation or strategically placed materials. dustbath: Taking a dust bath is the closest thing to heaven for a chicken. They derive pleasure and contentment by bathing in the sun and in loose dry soil depressions in the dirt which cleans their feathers and rids them of parasites. Birds will usually dig their own hole for dust baths. Keep the soil in the dust bath loose and add play sand if it is a heavy clay soil. Adding a little poultry dust, diatomaceous earth or wood ash increases the effectiveness of parasite control. Large heavy rubber feed buckets filled with play sand are a welcome addition to the indoor coop in the winter. enrichment furnishings: There is nothing sadder than a barren pen when compared to the rich jungle environment chickens evolved in. Lots of large branches, stumps or platforms provide places to go and things to do and look natural and attractive in the pen. Include bushes, boxes or other objects to sit in or hide behind. Plant kale or other safe, edible vegetation around the outside of the pen for forage. Overcrowding, boredom and barren pens are the most common cause of behavior problems. RANGE/ EXERCISE YARD: The larger fenced area like a backyard that provides ample space for safe exercise, forage, sunlight, earth and vegetation that is regularly available to the birds when supervised. For regular exercise, 174 sq. ft per bird (an area about 10 ft. x 17 ft per bird) is required. 4 birds will need access to a 40 ft. x 70 ft. fenced area in the yard. If there is no access to a larger Range/ exercise yard, 16 sq. ft. of floor space minimum per bird (an area 4 ft. x 4 ft per bird) in the pen must be provided. fencing: 6 ft privacy fencing prevents or to discourage uninvited human and animal visitors. and promotes the safety and security of the birds and neighbors. nontoxic plants: Chickens are inquisitive and voracious eaters of vegetation and many ornamental garden plants can be toxic to them . Learn which of your plants might be harmful and fence them off or better yet replace them with safe and nutritious plants. security: Chickens are susceptible to theft, vandalism and predators and need to be securely shut in the coop at night. Security cameras, lights and baby monitors are also highly recommended deterrents. PROVIDING GOOD CARE FOOD / WATER Fresh food and water are required daily and should be available at all times. Hay , grain and prepared feed should be fresh-‐ less than one year old and free of mold, insects or other contaminants. Daily intake should include: 60 % nutritionally balanced prepared feed appropriate for age of bird, 20% chickenrunrescue.org Page 9 9/14/15 scratch (cracked corn, oats, black oil sunflower seeds, milo, barley) 20% fresh (nutritious foods and table scraps-‐ Caution toxic: onion, avocados, chocolate) Supplements: oyster shell or limestone for calcium, granite grit for digestion, mineral salt or ground salt licks. Chickens drink 1-‐2 cups of water a day. Feed should be stored in rodent proof containers in a cool dry area inaccessible to animals. Stored feedbags should be rotated to ensure that feed is always fresh. Food that is uneaten or spilled should be removed from animal enclosures daily. SOCIAL NEEDS Temperament and social structures of animals should be taken into account, and separate areas provided for incompatible birds. VET CARE Locate a veterinary clinic nearby that will see chickens before one is needed. preferably one that specializes in avian care. Chickens are welcome in increasing numbers of city clinics. Check vet backgrounds at http://www.vetmed.state.mn.us/Default.aspx?tabid=803 Have an isolation area or roomy carrier and heating pad for sick or injured birds. Critical/emergency first aid supplies should be kept including roll gauze, gauze pads, tape, vet wrap, blood stop powder, antibiotic ointment, antibacterial scrub and solution, and bandage scissors. SANITATION-‐ Manure and wet bedding should be removed from coop and animal feeding and lounging areas daily. Thorough, complete cleaning of walls and perches, removal of all bedding, and disinfecting of coop and furnishings should be done at least once a year. Keeping shelter areas clean and dry will help prevent bacteria, fungi, insects, rodents, etc. Rodent levels will be minimized by keeping all feed in rodent proof containers and removing spilled or uneaten food promptly. Litter can be double bagged and disposed of as solid waste or composted but must be done in an area where chickens will not scratch for at least a year. Housing animals in spacious, clean and relatively dust free environments will keep them healthy and will minimize human exposure to infectious disease. Sources: Poultry Your Way: A Guide to Management Alternatives for the Upper Midwest, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 2005 Standards of Care for Chickens, Adapted from Standards of Care for Farmed Animals , The Association Of Sanctuaries (TAOS). 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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. *If you believe a property within the affected zone is vacant, contact Saint Paul Animal Control, (651) 266- 1100. Site Address: __________________________________________ Page: _______ of ________ The resident at the above referenced address is applying for a permit to keep certain species and numbers of animals on their property. The application process requires applicants to obtain permission from 75% of owners or occupants at properties within 150 feet of their property (on the same side of the street). By signing below, I am giving permission for the following types of animals to be kept at the address listed on this form: Species: ______________ Number: ______ Species: ______________ Number: ______ Species: ______________ Number: ______ Species: ______________ Number: ______ Owner/Occupant Name: __________________________ Address: ____________________________ Signature: _____________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________ Owner/Occupant Name: __________________________ Address: ____________________________ Signature: _____________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________ Owner/Occupant Name: __________________________ Address: ____________________________ Signature: _____________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________ City of St. Paul CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET • STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 651-430-8800 • WEBSITE: www.ci.stillwater.mn.us «Owner_Name» «Owner_Address» «City» COURTESY NOTICE Your neighbor at 1950 Oak Glen Trail has submitted a request for a Permit to Keep Chickens on their property. The City of Stillwater authorizes the keeping of chickens on various residential properties pusuant to the Council’s adoption of Ordinance No. 1051 in October, 2012. Permits to keep chickens in the City of Stillwater are subject to the provisions of Section 31-514, Subd. 6 of the City code which is available upon request. The application meets all requirements of the City code. Also enclosed is a site plan and the chicken coop specifications. If you have questions about the permit request, please contact me at the information listed below. If you have an objection to the request, please submit your objection in writing to me by 4:30 p.m. on May 22nd. All written objections received by the deadline date will be included in the permit review process. Sincerely, Graham Tait Zoning Administrator Phone: (651) 430-8818 email: gtait@ci.stillwater.mn.us