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RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES
AGENDA ITEMS
Zoning Code Update Discussion
Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
ATTACHMENT C.PDF
ATTACHMENT D.PDF
ATTACHMENT E.PDF
Chickens And Ducks Discussion
Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURN
Mayor:
David Grant
Councilmembers:
Brenda Holden
Emily Rousseau
Tena Monson
Kurt Weber
Special City Council Work
Session
Agenda
May 28, 2025
Immediately Following Special
City Council Meeting
City Hall
Address:
1245 W Highway 96
Arden Hills MN 55112
Phone:
651 -792 -7800
Website :
www.cityofardenhills.org
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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.
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PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONALThis is an opportunity for citizens to respectfully bring to the Council ’s attention any items which are relevant to the City. In addressing the Council, you must first state your name and address for the record. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes or less. Written documents or other materials should be handed to the City Clerk for distribution to the Council prior to or during the meeting. Council will generally not respond at the same meeting where an issue is initially raised by a member of the public but the Council may refer the issue to staff for further research and possible report or action at a future Council meeting.RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIESAGENDA ITEMSZoning Code Update Discussion
Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
ATTACHMENT C.PDF
ATTACHMENT D.PDF
ATTACHMENT E.PDF
Chickens And Ducks Discussion
Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURN
Mayor:David GrantCouncilmembers:Brenda HoldenEmily RousseauTena MonsonKurt Weber Special City Council Work Session AgendaMay 28, 2025 Immediately Following Special City Council Meeting 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.Members of the public may attend a meeting in -person at City Hall or they may view the meeting remotely on the City ’s website using the below link. Meetings are also broadcast on Cable Channel 16 for those that live in Arden Hills.https://cityofardenhills.org/320/Watch -City -MeetingsThis meeting will be streamed live on local Cable Channel 16 and available for playback on our website.CALL TO ORDER1.2.3.3.A.
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AGENDA ITEM – 3A
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 28, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Zoning Code Update Discussion
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
N/A N/A N/A
Council Should Consider
Council should discuss and provide direction to staff on zoning code updates within HKGi
Summary of Work Session #2 memo and recommendations brought forward for consideration.
Background
At the May 12th work session, the City Council began the review of the HKGi Summary of Work
Session #2 memo and recommendations. Feedback was given on the Lot Standards and Site
Standards portion of the memo. During the review of the Permitted and Accessory Use Tables,
the City Council tabled the discussion of the remaining items in the consultant memo to a Special
Work Session scheduled for May 28th.
Below are the remaining discussion items that staff is looking for direction from the City Council
on which will then be shared with HKGi:
• Principal and Accessory Use Tables – HKGi has prepared the proposed principal and
accessory use tables for non-residential zoning districts. The consultants have made
recommendations on revisions for naming of uses and optional additional non-residential
uses to consider, as well as those uses for discussion of transitioning to Permitted with
Standards. The consultants are not proposing to remove Conditional Uses altogether, but
this would allow the City to apply the same conditions and would remove some barriers
to development (i.e. application review time and expense).
o Permitted Use has few additional standards beyond the usual lot and site requirements
such as lot size, yard setbacks, height, impervious coverage, etc.
o Conditional Use requires a public hearing to ensure that any potential impacts to
surrounding properties are mitigated through conditions that are tailored to the specific
use and circumstances.
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o Permitted with Standards do not require a public hearing but do have additional
performance requirements listed in code that must be evaluated by Planning staff to
ensure they are being met before a proposed project may apply for a building permit.
• Development Standards - HKGi reviewed existing ordinance language and discussed
with the Planning Commission several other development standards for parking, signage,
landscaping, exterior storage, and outdoor lighting which are summarized in their memo
to the City Council.
In July, HKGi will have a third Work Session with the Planning Commission focused on use
specific standards, the subdivision code, and various procedures for land use applications.
Budget Impact
N/A
Attachment
Attachment A – HKGi Summary Memo
Attachment B – 051225 WS Memo
Attachment C – Draft Non-Residential Use Table
Attachment D – Zoning Map
Attachment E – Existing Sign District Table & Sign Code
HKGi
800 Washington Ave N Suite 207, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
(612) 338-0800 ~ www.hkgi.com
CITY COUNCIL SUMMARY MEMO
TO: Arden Hills City Council
FROM: Jason Zimmerman and Kendra Ellner, Consulting Planners
DATE: May 6, 2025
SUBJECT: Summary of Work Session #2 – Zoning Ordinance Update
OVERVIEW
On April 9th, HKGi held the second work session with the Planning Commission to discuss various
recommended updates to the City’s Zoning and Subdivision ordinances. The report to the Planning
Commission is attached. This summary memo is intended to brief the City Council on the material
presented, the questions and discussions that occurred, and the general direction offered by the
Planning Commission.
WORK SESSION TOPICS
Two broad topics and several sub-topics were discussed at the second work session; the discussion
around each will be summarized in turn:
• Nonresidential and Mixed Use Districts
o Lot and Site Standards (District Requirements)
o Principal and Accessory Use Tables (Land Use Charts)
• Development Standards
o Parking
o Signage
o Landscaping
o Exterior Storage (Commercial)
o Outdoor Lighting
NONRESIDENTIAL AND MIXED USE DISTRICTS
Lot Standards
HKGi focused on the lot standards for the Business Park (former B -4) and Gateway Business zoning
districts and recommended simplifying both the use types that were addressed as well as the minimum
lot sizes that were associated with those uses. This would help reduce confusion as well as bring a
number of existing nonconforming lots into compliance.
Of the nine properties in the B-4 district, none meet the current 5 acre minimum. Of the 10 developed
lots in the GB district, only one is more than 20 acres and only two are more than 10 acres.
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Existing Lot Standards
District Use type Minimum Lot Area
B-4 Mixed Use Project or Multiple Occupancy Center 5 acres
Single Use Project or Freestanding Building 2 acres
Gateway Business
Non-Residential Uses 5 acres
Mixed Use Project or Multiple Occupancy Center 20 acres
Single Use Project or Freestanding Building 10 acres
Proposed Lot Standards
District Use type Minimum Lot Area
Business Park --- 2 acres
Gateway Business --- 5 acres
Commissioners agreed that changing the minimum standards to allow more lots to be conforming was
a good objective. They did not see the need to distinguish between multiple occupancy and single use
projects, and supported the recommendations for updating the lot standards.
Site Standards
Looking at the site standards for nonresidential and mixed use zoning districts, HKGi recommended
reducing the required front yard setback for the Mixed Use (B-2) zoning district to help support a
pedestrian and bicycle friendly street environment. This would allow buildings to be placed closer to
the street and could encourage parking lots to locate to the side or rear of buildings. The corner side
yard setback in the B-2 district is already set at 20 feet – the front yard setback should match this. The
50 foot front yard setbacks in the Corridor Business (B-3) and Business Park (B-4) districts could also be
reduced. Commissioners supported this approach to creating better pedestrian environments.
HKGi noted that the maximum height of 35 feet is currently exceeded in both the I -1 and INST districts
(Boston Scientific as well as Bethel and Northwestern). Staff noted that these campuses were likely
approved via PUD and that allowed the exception. Comm issioners suggested that rather than increase
the maximum height by-right across these districts, additional height could be allowed by Conditional
Use Permit so that individual proposals could be evaluated.
Many of the lots in the Business Park (B-4) zoning district have lot coverage in excess of the 25%
allowed. HKGi recommended increasing this amount to 40% to make more of the lots conforming. On a
related note, the minimum amounts of required landscaping in the B-4 and CC districts are currently
25% and 20% respectively. A low maximum lot coverage for structures (smaller building footprints)
combined with a low minimum landscaped area may encourage extensive surface parking lots. HKGi
recommended bringing these standards into better alignment in order to encourage the right amount
of landscaping. Commissioners agreed.
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Principal and Accessory Use Tables
HKGi proposed two use tables – one for Principal Uses and a second for Accessory Uses. The proposed
Principal Use table was reorganized from an alphabetical list to one organized by use categories and
sub-categories. The labels of some uses were revised to aid in understanding what use was being
described, while a handful of uses that are not currently included were suggested as optional
additions. Based on the updated zoning district purpose statements, HKGi suggested changes to the
districts in which certain uses were allowed. Finally, for a number of uses HKGi recommended adjusting
how a use was permitted – by-right, with standards, conditionally, or prohibited. The full tables
showing all recommended changes are attached.
A few specific comments about the use tables are noted here:
1. The way in which the current CC district is described allows for a wide range of uses – from
residential to funeral home to school to restaurant to fitness clubs. This may have been
appropriate when the district was envisioned as a mixed use community center, but with the
current focus on government services the types of uses allowed has been significantly reduced.
2. It is recommended that multifamily be removed as a use from the GB district. If they City wants
to support a multifamily development south of Round Lake , a better approach would be to
rezone the parcel(s) appropriately.
3. HKGi suggests splitting Automotive Service Stations into Major and Minor in order to restrict
more impactful activities from less intense districts such as the MU district. Similarly, dividing
Retail Sales and Services between Large and Small would allow for more targeted placement of
commercial activities. The appropriate threshold size to make the distinction between Large
and Small would need to be determined.
4. Because the I-2 district was eliminated, Exterior Storage is recommended to be allowed as an
accessory use in the I-1 as permitted with standards. This would accommodate the existing
lumberyard.
Commissions asked a few questions, but also requested time to review the use tables in more detail
and provide comments or revisions following the meeting. One set of comments was received
following the work session.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Parking
HKGi reviewed the existing parking standards and proposed changes to (a) better align the uses with
those in the Principal Use table, and (b) simplify and in some cases slightly reduce the amount of
parking required for certain uses. Draft standards for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations were also
shared, aiming to balance requirements for the installation of EV charging stations for some uses while
only requiring other uses to be “EV ready.”
Commissioners had a handful of questions about proposed changes in parking standards, but felt the
approach to EV charging was appropriate for Arden Hills.
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Signage
Staff and the Planning Commission shared that their perception was that a better approach to
maximum sign area was needed, perhaps based on a percentage of the building façade. HKGi discussed
moving away from the use of Sign Districts, what do not have clear boundaries to show which parcels
are included, and instead moving to aligning sign standards with zoning districts, as is done in most
communities. Accommodations would be made to ensure businesses that front on major roadways
have additional sign area allowances. Dynamic displays were discussed and Commissioners were open
to expanding their use beyond menu signs to other uses, but did want to have tight controls on
potential impacts such as movement, flashing, brightness, etc. It was also requested that the use of
lights as a form of “signage” or advertising be addressed.
Landscaping
HKGi noted that Arden Hills requires tree planting based on a formula tied to the gross square footage
of the structure. In other communities that have recently updated their zoning codes, this approach
has occasionally resulted in too many trees being required on-site, with a result that some may be
crowded and not grow in a healthy manner and potentially need to be removed at a later date. These
cities have taken a new approach which determines the number of trees required based on the
amount of pervious or landscaped area on the site, in additional to any street or parking lot tree
requirements. Commissioners were wary of reducing the number of trees that a developer might need
to plant, but acknowledged that overplanting was also not a good outcome. HKGi will analyze recent
developments in Arden Hills and compare the two approaches to tree requirements in order to
understand how they might differ.
Exterior Storage (Commercial)
HKGi covered a handful of recommended code adjustments to help address the outdoor storage of
commercial vehicles and equipment. Commissioners were supportive of the approach suggested.
Outdoor Lighting
Discussion of outdoor lighting centered on the need to control excessive lighting that might be a
nuisance to adjacent residential properties. Commissioners suggested looking at Dark Sky lighting
standards and incorporating them into the zoning code.
OTHER UPDATES
Commissioners asked about the likelihood that property rezonings will be needed. HKGi confirmed that
this question will be addressed towards the end of the project. Staff has already identified a handful of
properties that should be rezoned in order to come into alignment with the City’s Future Land Use
Map in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Following changes to zoning standards being considered as part
of the update, it may be that some lots fit better in another district. If so, these additional lots would
be identified for potential rezoning actions.
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Public engagement is anticipated to take place through three avenues in the early summer. Staff will
help prepare an update for the City newsletter to be published in June/July. This update will contain a
link to a project page on the City’s web page, wher e a summary of the work that is being done will be
posted. HKGi will work with staff to develop targeted questions that address topics regulated through
the City’s zoning requirements as a way to gather additional feedback on how the code should be
updated.
NEXT STEPS
The third work session, tentatively scheduled for June, will focus on use specific standards, the
subdivision code, and various procedures for land use applications. Draft code language associated
with the topics that were discussed at the second work session will be shared with the Planning
Commission at that time.
ATTACHMENT
• Memo to the Planning Commission dated April 9, 2025
HKGi 800 Washington Ave N Suite 103, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 (612) 338-0800 ~ www.hkgi.com
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT
TO: City of Arden Hills Planning Commission
FROM: Jason Zimmerman and Kendra Ellner, Consulting Planners
DATE: April 3, 2025
SUBJECT: Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Revisions – Work Session #2
MEETING DATE: April 9, 2025
OVERVIEW
HKGi was selected by the City of Arden Hills to complete an update to the existing Zoning and
Subdivision ordinances. The Planning Commission, as the body most involved with the application of
the code, will help conduct a technical review of the proposed changes and provide recommendations
to the City Council. The first work session covered some of the foundational elements upon which the
rest of the ordinances will be built – base zoning districts, residential uses, and the required lot and site
standards.
BACKGROUND
The current zoning and subdivision ordinances were adopted in 1993 but have been amended several
times since – occasionally resulting in inconsistencies and poor formatting. In addition, procedures and
some content need to be updated to reflect modern administration and new tools and technologies.
HKGi has conducted a full evaluation of the current code and will be working throughout 2025 to meet
with the Planning Commission and City Council in order to revise the organization and contents of the
zoning and subdivision chapters.
The project has been broken down into four phases:
Phase 1 – Project Kick Off and Understanding [COMPLETE]
Phase 2 – Diagnose the Current Ordinances and Frame Approach [COMPLETE]
Phase 3 – Prepare Draft Codes
Work Session #1 – Zoning Districts and Uses [COMPLETE]
Work Session #2 – General Development Standards and Provisions [WE ARE HERE]
Work Session #3 – Development Procedures and Subdivision Regulations
Phase 4 – Final Ordinance Adoption and Implementation
Each work session with the Planning Commission will be focused on a handful of topics. The City
Council will be briefed after each meeting on the discussion and recommendations of the Planning
Commission. A web page is being developed and targeted stakeholder groups will be involved
throughout the year as needed to provide input on various topics. Consideration and adoption of the
new code is anticipated for late fall of 2025.
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WORK SESSION TOPICS
At the first work session, the Planning Commission provided feedback on the City’s zoning districts,
district purpose statements, housing types, and lot and site standards for residential uses. The draft
zoning text for these topics is attached to this memo.
There are two broad topics and several sub-topics that will be discussed at the second work session:
• Nonresidential and Mixed Use Districts
o Lot and Site Standards (District Requirements)
o Principal and Accessory Use Tables (Land Use Charts)
• Development Standards
o Parking
o Signage
o Landscaping
o Exterior Storage (Commercial)
o Outdoor Lighting
Nonresidential and Mixed Use Districts
Lot and Site Standards
Currently, most lot and site standards are contained within one large District Requirements chart. The
first work session examined the standards for residential uses and recommended ways in which this
table could be simplified. HKGi has the following recommendations related to this section of code for
nonresidential and mixed use districts:
1. Both the Business Park (former B-4) and Gateway Business zoning districts distinguish between
“Mixed Use Project or Multiple Occupancy Center” and “Single Use Project or Free Standing
Building” uses. This is not a typical distinction in a district requirements chart and we are
struggling to understand the purpose. Our recommendation is to simplify these districts and
remove the callouts to these two types of development.
2. Given the simplification of number 1 above, we are recommending the minimum lot sizes for
the BP and GB districts be reduced.
Currently, the B-4 district requires 5 acres for mixed use / multiple occupancy buildings and 2
acres for single use / free standing buildings. Of the nine properties in this district, none of
them meet the 5 acres minimum (even though most are multi-tenant buildings). Only five are
greater than 2 acres. Keeping the minimum lot sizes as they are currently stated makes each lot
nonconforming.
In the GB district, minimum lot sizes of 20 acres (mixed use / multiple occupancy buildings), 10
acres (single use / free standing buildings), and 5 acres (other nonresidential uses) are required.
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Of the ten developed lots, only one is more than 20 acres. Two of the remaining nine are more
than 10 acres. Again, keeping the current minimum requirements creates nonconforming lots.
3. Looking at site standards, many of the nonresidential front yard setbacks require 40 to 50 feet.
This is on the large side for most communities we work with. At a minimum, reducing the front
yard setback in the Mixed Use (former B-2) district below 50 feet would help establish a more
inviting pedestrian experience as redevelopment occurs.
If any front yard setbacks are revised, the corner side yard setback should be reduced
accordingly to match it. The MU corner side yard setback is already set at 20 feet.
4. In most nonresidential districts, height is limited to 35 feet. This is already being exceeded in
the I-1 district (Boston Scientific) and the INST district (at both Bethel and Northwestern). It
may be appropriate to increase the maximum height in these two districts.
5. The maximum lot coverage (for structures) is set unusually low in the Business Park district at
25%. In fact, it appears the majority of the current lots have coverage closer to 40%, making
them nonconforming. This current percentage should be increased.
6. Relatedly, the required amount of landscaped area in the BP and CC districts is quite low at 25%
and 20% respectively. A low maximum lot coverage for structures combined with a low
minimum landscape area may encourage extensive surface parking lots. Adjusting these two
requirements in a coordinated fashion would help reduce the chances of this happening and
encourage the right amount of landscaping in targeted districts.
Barring indications that other lot or site standards need to be addressed, the majority of the
requirements have been left as they are. A second set of draft tables for lot and site standards are
included with this memo as a starting point for discussion.
Principal and Accessory Use Tables
Examination of the current Land Use Chart has two parts. The first is to look closely at which uses are
called out in the chart and evaluate in which districts they are allowed to locate. The second part is to
determine how they are allowed (by-right, permitted with standards, conditional, etc.).
HKGi began the revision of a principal use table by grouping uses into categories such as Residential;
Public, Social & Institutional; Commercial, etc., and then by sub-categories such as Household Living,
Group Living, Lodging, Retail Sales & Services, etc. This helps a user navigate the table more quickly.
Second, where possible HKGi revised the list of uses, sometimes consolidating similar uses into a more
general line item and sometimes suggesting the addition of new uses that are missing.
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Third, for each use it was determined which zoning district was the correct “fit” given the history of
zoning in Arden Hills as well as the updated purpose statements for the zoning district. In some cases,
uses did not seem appropriate for a given district. In other, a use seemed to align with the intent of the
district.
Fourth, the way in which a use is allowed was revisited. HKGi is advancing a first draft of use
permissions – prohibited, permitted, permitted with standards, and conditional.
Finally, a shorter table of accessory uses was prepared as a complement to the principal use table.
The full tables can be found in the attachments. New or modified language is shown in RED. A red X
means the permission for that use in that district is suggested to be removed. A BLUE notation with a
strikethrough indicates where a permission was changed.
A few specific comments or questions about the use tables are noted below:
1. The way in which the current CC district was described allowed for a wide range of uses – from
residential to funeral home to school to restaurant to fitness clubs. This may have been
appropriate when the district was envisioned as a mixed use community center, but with the
current focus on government services the types of uses allowed has been significantly reduced.
2. We recommend removing multifamily as a use from the GB district. If they City wants to
support a multifamily development south of Round Lake a better approach would be to rezone
the parcel(s) appropriately.
3. We recommend splitting Automotive Service Stations into Major and Minor in order to restrict
more impactful activities from less intense districts such as the MU district. Similarly, dividing
Retail Sales and Services between Large and Small would allow for more targeted placement of
commercial activities.
4. A few new uses are included for consideration: Liquor Store, Animal Veterinary Clinic, Off0site
Service Business, Construction Contractor Yard, Personal Storage Facility, and Outdoor
Commercial Recreation (as a principal use).
5. A number of specific principal uses stand out and raise questions:
a. Boarding House is listed as a current use. Should this be retained? If so, should it be
allowed in the R-4 and MU districts?
b. Hospitals are listed in the use table but not allowed in any districts. Which districts, if
any, should allow hospitals? GB and I-FLEX?
c. The current code makes provisions for Micro Breweries and Micro Distilleries, but does
not allow Breweries or Distilleries. Should they be allowed?
d. Nursery seems to be incorrectly allowed in all residential districts. Allow in I-FLEX?
e. Pawn Shops are strangely only allowed in the POS district. That seems inappropriate –
where should they be allowed? I-FLEX?
f. Public Use is currently allowed by conditional use in almost all districts, yet public
facilities are only located in the CC district as well as the MU district (future fire station).
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We recommend making this use permitted in the nonresidential districts and allowing it
in the CD district to accommodate existing uses.
g. There is no explicit Park / Open Space use listed. We recommend adding this and allow
it by right in the POS district.
6. A handful of changes are recommended for accessory uses:
a. Remove some uses that are listed as accessory but are really principal uses: Business
Services; Clubs, Sports and Fitness; Personal Services. A Dog Run is an accessory use that
does not need to be called out but can be handled similar to other accessory
structures/uses such as sheds, gazebos, play equipment, etc.
b. We recommend allowing Drive-up Windows and Solar Energy Systems in additional
districts.
c. Because the I-2 district was eliminated, we recommend allowing Exterior Storage in the
I-1 as permitted with standards. This would accommodate the existing lumberyard.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
• Are there questions or concerns around any of the recommended lot and site standard
changes?
• Are there other changes to the principal and accessory use tables that should be considered?
Development Standards
As part of this code update, reviewing the City’s current development standards provides the
opportunity to assess whether or not there are topics that need further regulation or increased
flexibility. Beyond general reformatting and clarification edits, HKGi has identified key topics that
necessitate a policy discussion for the updates. These topics include: Parking, Signage, Landscaping,
Non-residential Exterior Storage, and Outdoor Lighting. Background on the existing provisions will be
provided, with a recommended approach for the update. Commissioners’ feedback on the proposed
approach and discussion of any other topics of concern are welcome for consideration in providing
direction on the code update.
Parking
• Minimum Parking Requirements
Regulating minimum parking requirements ensures that all uses provide sufficient on-site/off-
street parking to mitigate traffic and circulation concerns. The current minimum parking
requirements table has been identified as a necessary element to update for this topic, due to
inconsistencies with the use table. There are also some concerns that certain uses may be
required to provide more parking than necessary. While there is no perfect calculation to
determine the appropriate number of stalls to require and the requirements can be highly
customizable, it is beneficial to understand the current parking demands for different uses.
During the meeting, we will explore adjusting some of the use terminology to be more
generalized and consistent with the use table for easier administration of the code. The
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minimum number of parking stalls required will also be reviewed to be updated with more
current parking demands and best practices. In preparation, please consider your experience
and observations in the community regarding the amount of parking required versus what is
actually utilized for certain uses. See the existing and proposed parking tables below.
Existing Parking Requirements
Use Required No. of Spaces
Bingo Halls 1 for each 1.5 max. seating capacity
Bowling Alleys 5 for each lane plus spaces for related uses
Business & Professional Office 1 for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Call Center 1 for each 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Churches, Theaters, Auditoriums,
Mortuaries, and Other Places of
Assembly
1 for every 3 seats (based on design capacity)
Clinics 1 for each doctor or dentist plus 1 for each nurse,
technician, or professional and 1 for each 200 sq. ft. of gross
floor area
Daycare, Nursery, and Pre-School
Facility
1 for each teacher or employee plus 1 for each 5 individuals
receiving care (design capacity)
Dwelling, single and two-family 2 for each dwelling unit
Dwelling, multiple family 1.1 per efficiency and 1 bedroom dwelling units; 2 for each
2+ bedroom dwelling units
Inside Motor vehicle Leasing or Sales 1 for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area used for
showrooms, sales, and offices
Motels/Hotels 1 for each employee plus 1 for each unit
Multiple Occupancy Structure 1 for each space required for each separate use
Other Business and Industry 1 for each employee on major shift plus 1 for each vehicle
used in conducting the business or 1 for each 1,000 sq. ft. of
floor area, whichever is greater
Recreation Facility 1 for each 1.5 persons at design capacity
Residential Facility or Group Home 1 for every 4 residents plus 1 for each employee on major
shift plus 1 for each on-call medical professional
Restaurants, Bars 1 for every 2 seats
Restaurant, Fast Food 15 stacking spaces for each customer pickup window plus 1
for each 2 seats
Retail Sales 1 for each 150 sq. ft. of gross retail sales floor space
Schools, Elementary, and Middle
School
1 for each staff member plus 3 per classroom
Schools, Secondary 1 for each school employee plus one space per 4 students
Service Station 3 for each enclosed bay plus 1 for each employee on peak
work shift
Uses Not Specifically Noted Including
Public Uses
As determined by City Council after recommendation by
Planning Commission.
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Proposed Parking Requirements (notable changes in red)
Use Required No. of Spaces
Automotive Service Station 3 for each enclosed bay plus 1 for each employee on peak
work shift
Business and Professional Office 1 for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Clinic, Medical Office 3 for each 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Daycare Facility 1 for each teacher or employee plus 1 for each 5
individuals receiving care (building occupancy)
Drive-thru 15 stacking spaces for each customer pickup window plus
1 for each 2 seats
Dwelling, single-unit and two-unit 2 for each dwelling unit
Dwelling, multi-unit 1 per efficiency and one bedroom dwelling units; 2 for
each 2+ bedroom dwelling units
Hotels/ Motels
1 space for each guest unit; additional facilities (i.e.
restaurant or assembly space etc.) shall be calculated
within this table according to the use, added to the total
Multi-tenant Buildings Sum of the spaces required for each separate use
Other Business and Industry
1 for each employee on major shift plus 1 for each vehicle
used in conducting the business or 1 for each 1,000 sq. ft.
of floor area, whichever is greater
Place of Assembly (Religious Venues,
Theaters, Auditoriums, Mortuaries,
and other Places of Assembly)
1 for every 4 persons based on maximum building
occupancy, plus any additional spaces required for
additional uses
Recreation, Indoor Commercial 1 for each 2 persons base on maximum building capacity
Recreation, Outdoor Commercial 50 spaces per field or sports court plus 1 space per 3 fixed
seats for spectator area
Residential Facility 1 for every 4 residents plus 1 for each employee on major
shift plus 1 for each on-call medical professional
Restaurants 1 for every 4 persons based on maximum building
occupancy
Retail Sales and Service (small and
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School, Elementary or Middle 1 for each staff member plus 3 per classroom
School, Secondary 1 for each school employee plus one space per 4 students
School, Specialized Education 1 for every 4 students
Uses Not Specifically Noted Including
Public Uses As determined by the Zoning Administrator.
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• Electric Vehicle (EV) Standards
Electric vehicles are an emerging transportation technology that has been driving demand for
more charging stations available to the public in recent years. Many cities are exploring
incorporating standards into their codes to allow or require developments to provide EV
charging stations.
There are a range of options for communities to explore when adding these standards to their
code. The spectrum typically starts with discretionary standards that generally allow EV
chargers with basic parameters. It can then increase to requiring certain types of uses to be EV
ready, which means requiring the installation of the electrical infrastructure for the eventual EV
charging station to be installed. The more prescriptive regulations can directly lead to requiring
the installation of EV charging stations; these standards often vary depending on the scale of
the use. It is also helpful to understand that there are different charger levels demonstrated by
the following graphic: trigger
Since Arden Hills is starting from scratch, HKGi recommends a combination approach for
residential and nonresidential uses that combines requirements for some EV charging stations
to be installed with those only requiring uses to be EV ready. The initial draft language is
proposed below. We will look to the Planning Commission to help determine if this is the
appropriate level of intervention or if there is a desire to increase or scale back the
requirements.
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Subd. 1 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS)
A. Electric vehicle charging stations are allowed in all zoning districts.
B. All new single-unit or two-unit dwelling developments shall be provided with an EV ready
Level 1 or higher wall plug for charging an electric vehicle.
C. Minimum number of EVCS required.
1. For all multi-unit dwellings and nonresidential developments with new parking areas,
and existing parking areas proposed to be expanded or reconstructed by more than
25%, the following are required to be provided:
a. 5% of the parking area shall be EV ready;
b. At least two level one or higher EVCS shall be installed; plus
c. At least one accessible parking stall with access to an EVCS level one or higher.
D. Accessible Parking Spaces. An EVCS will be considered accessible if it can serve as an
accessible parking space as defined and required by the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). It is not necessary to designate the EVCS exclusively for the use of vehicles parked in
the accessible parking space and it shall not count toward required ADA parking
requirements.
E. Reductions to EVCS requirements.
1. This number may be reduced by the City if proof can be provided that:
a. The cost of installing the EVCS required by this Chapter exceeds five percent of the
total project cost; or
b. It is not feasible to provide sufficient electrical capacity at the site to power the
EVCS.
F. EVCS shall be designed and installed to meet the following minimum design requirements:
1. EVCS must be securely installed and protected within any of the following methods:
a. A parking island; mounted to an adjacent pedestal, wall, or similar structure.
b. Free standing EVCS shall be protected by bollards, structures, or curb.
2. EVCS must be located adjacent to the designated parking spaces in a garage or parking
lot, as long as the devices do not encroach into the required dimensions of the parking
space (length, width, and height clearances).
3. EVCS shall be setback at least three feet from any property line. However, upon written
request from the property owner, the City may reduce this setback requirement
pursuant to a finding of necessity and public convenience.
4. Where EVCS is located within three feet of the public right-of-way, the location must be
approved by the City.
5. EVCS shall be designed and located so as not impede pedestrian walkways or vehicle
circulation.
6. EVCS cords must be retractable or have the ability to be hung sufficiently above the
ground when not in use. The cords shall not extend across sidewalks or trails during
charging.
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7. EVCS must be installed per manufacturer specification, with contact information
provided on each charger for reporting or maintenance concerns.
8. EVCS must comply with all applicable building codes and relevant ADA requirements.
9. Any EVCS in a single-unit or two-unit dwelling shall be stored on the exterior wall of the
home, in the garage, or on a freestanding pole with footings within the property
adjacent to the parking area.
10. EVCS shall be maintained in good condition and functional at all times, including free of
any rust. When an EVSE is not operational for 30 consecutive days, it shall be removed
or have a repair plan approved by the City through the procedures in Section 1370.
Signage
The Sign Code was updated fairly recently to comply with the Supreme Court ruling in Reed vs. Town of
Gilbert (2015) acknowledging that governments cannot regulate sign content because it's protected as
free speech under the First Amendment. The Sign Code is currently separate from the Zoning Code;
through this code update it is proposed to be included in the Development Standards chapter for
easier administration.
HKGi suggests changes to allow more signage for businesses, simplify the City's review and permitting
process, and make permanent sign regulations more flexible. We'll discuss the existing sign table to
explore adjusting standards for nonresidential districts, including an overview of signage size, type,
height, and illumination. We'll also briefly discuss improvements to the sign area calculation and
propose to allow more dynamic display signs while ensuring the standards are appropriate and
consistent.
The Planning Commission should review the attached existing sign table and consider what signage
looks like in other communities that could be utilized as an example to further explore.
Landscaping
Ensuring sufficient landscaping requirements can improve the character and natural environment in a
community. However, there are times when landscaping requirements are too restrictive and create
unnecessary barriers to development. HKGi has observed that this section of the code could use
further review on the minimum tree planting requirements. Currently the tree planting requirements
are related to the gross square footage of a building. For larger buildings with a large footprint and/or
multiple floors this can require overplanting of a lot, resulting in challenges to find space for all of the
required vegetation and ultimately impacting the health of the trees. Alternative approaches base tree
requirements on the amount of area available to plant and use a ratio of number of trees to square
feet of landscaped area to establish the appropriate number for the site.
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Exterior Storage (Commercial)
It is common for nonresidential properties to have exterior storage concerns, whether it’s an excessive
amount or an unsightly appearance of vehicles and other materials stored on the property. The current
code language is very general and vague, making it difficult for staff to administer and enforce:
• 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.
• Inoperable and Unlicensed Vehicles. Exterior storage of passenger vehicles, commercial
vehicles, recreational vehicles, trucks, boats and watercraft that are in an inoperable condition
or are unlicensed shall not be parked outdoors in the city for a period exceeding seven days.
During the meeting we will discuss the direction that HKGi recommends pursuing for the proposed
elements as an approach to increasing these standards:
• Setting a maximum percentage of the property to be allocated to accessory storage.
• Regulating overnight parking of various types of vehicles by differentiating between company
vehicles, customer vehicles, scrap vehicles, semitrailers, etc.
• Requiring the location of accessory storage and certain vehicles in the side or rear yard,
including provisions for what is allowed if the property is located on a corner lot.
• Requiring increased screening provisions for accessory storage or vehicles from public view.
• Limiting the height of the accessory storage or vehicles with additional toppers.
Outdoor Lighting
Arden Hills lighting standards are very brief and generally lack detail. HKGi believes they could be
dialed up to ensure that lighting is not impacting health, safety, and welfare. Currently the code
regulates illumination as:
• Any light or combination of lights shall not cast light that exceeds a meter reading of one foot
candle on the travel lanes of adjoining public streets or 0.4 foot candles on adjoining residential
property.
HKGi recommends including provisions that state that lighting shall not impact visibility and also
prohibit flashing, moving, or intermittent lighting which could be hazardous. Another recommendation
is to reduce the 0.4 foot candle allowance at the property line to zero to ensure no lighting is disrupting
adjacent properties. In addition, dynamic displays are currently only allowed on drive-thru menu signs.
This restriction is out of touch with other metro communities and should be expanded to allow
reasonable use of dynamic displays in nonresidential districts.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
• Are there any concerns with the proposed approaches for the identified topics? Consider if
some topics are too restrictive or too flexible.
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• Are there any development standards or aspects of the identified topics that should be further
analyzed or are in need of updates?
• Aside from the topics identified, are you seeing any other concerns in the community that could
be addressed through development standards? What about regulations around
Fences/Screening?
NEXT STEPS
Following Work Session #2, HKGi will draft revisions to the zoning code text and review the proposed
changes with staff. A summary of the session will be forwarded to the City Council. Work Session #3
will focus on use specific standards as well as recommended changes to the general procedures and
the subdivision code.
ATTACHMENTS
• DRAFT Zoning Text from Work Session #1
• DRAFT Lot Standards Table
• DRAFT Site Standards Table
• DRAFT Principal Use Table
• DRAFT Accessory Use Table
• Existing Sign Table
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AGENDA ITEM – 3F
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 12, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Zoning Code Update Discussion
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
N/A N/A N/A
Council Should Consider
Council should discuss and provide direction to staff on zoning code updates within HKGi
Summary of Work Session #2 memo and recommendations brought forward for consideration.
Background
At the April 9th Planning Commission meeting, the consultants from HKGi presented their
second memo for the zoning and subdivision ordinance updates which included discussion topics
for non-residential districts and development standards such as parking, signage, landscaping,
exterior storage, and outdoor lighting. Included with this memo as Attachment A is the summary
memo prepared by HKGi that provides
comments and recommendations for City
Council consideration.
This process is currently in Phase 3, which
is when the technical updating and drafting
of regulations occurs. As part of the tasks
in this phase, the consultants will prepare
minor code update language for the
Planning Commission and City Council.
Based on the Council feedback, HKGi will
also start in this phase to conduct
community engagement, including online
mapping tools, creation of a project page
on City’s website, community in-person
events, and/or other outreach tools.
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As a next step, staff is looking for direction from the City Council on the discussion items that
will then be shared with HKGi. This feedback will be shared with the consultants and
incorporated into the draft ordinance language that is being prepared. Items for discussion
include consideration of the following:
• Lot Standards – For the Business Park (former B-4) and Gateway Business zoning
districts and recommended simplifying the minimum lot sizes that were associated with
those uses (Attachment B).
• Site Standards - HKGi is recommending reducing front yard setbacks in Mixed Use
(former B-2), Corridor Business (former B-3) and Business Park (former B-4) to create
pedestrian and bicycle-friendly environments. In addition, there are suggested standards
for lot coverage and landscape area to align with off-street parking requirements and
balance surface parking needs with landscaping (Attachment C).
• Principal and Accessory Use Tables – HKGi has prepared the proposed principal and
accessory use tables for non-residential zoning districts. The consultants have made
recommendations on revisions for naming of uses and optional additional non-residential
uses to consider, as well as those uses for discussion of transitioning to Permitted with
Standards. The consultants are not proposing to remove Conditional Uses altogether, but
this would allow the City to apply the same conditions and would remove some barriers
to development (i.e. application review time and expense).
o Permitted Use has few additional standards beyond the usual lot and site requirements
such as lot size, yard setbacks, height, impervious coverage, etc.
o Conditional Use requires a public hearing to ensure that any potential impacts to
surrounding properties are mitigated through conditions that are tailored to the specific
use and circumstances.
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o Permitted with Standards do not require a public hearing but do have additional
performance requirements listed in code that must be evaluated by Planning staff to
ensure they are being met before a proposed project may apply for a building permit.
• Development Standards - HKGi reviewed existing ordinance language and discussed
with the Planning Commission several other development standards for parking, signage,
landscaping, exterior storage, and outdoor lighting which are summarized in their memo
to the City Council.
In June, HKGi will have a third work session with the Planning Commission focused on use
specific standards, the subdivision code, and various procedures for land use applications.
Budget Impact
N/A
Attachment
Attachment A – HKGi Summary Memo
Attachment B – Draft Lot Standards Table
Attachment C – Draft Site Standards Table
Attachment D – Draft Non-Residential Use Table
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Page 1 of 2
AGENDA ITEM – 3B
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 28, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Jessica Jagoe, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Keeping of Chickens and Ducks Discussion
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
N/A N/A N/A
Council Should Consider
Council should review Ordinance 2021-008 and provide direction to staff on the keeping of
chickens and/or ducks.
Background
At the May 12th work session, the City Council requested that the ordinance for the keeping of
chickens as well as the topic of ducks be brought to the special work session scheduled for May
28th for discussion.
Between 2020 – 2021, the City Council discussed the keeping of chickens in Arden Hills. In
preparing the draft ordinance language, the City conducted a survey in November 2020 and
referred to the document that is used by a number of adjacent communities titled
“Recommendations for Municipal Regulation of Urban Chickens” (Attachment B). This
document guided the language for development of ordinance standards and best practices for
licensing requirements. On September 27, 2021, the City adopted Ordinance 2021-008
(Attachment A) for the Keeping of Chickens.
In August 2023, Council direction was given to add to the agenda planning list for future
discussion, the potential keeping of ducks.
Keeping of Ducks
Staff conducted a survey of adjacent communities for their ordinance language for the keeping of
ducks. Of 10 surveyed communities, six (6) allow for the keeping of ducks. The definition of a
duck varied in the reviewed ordinances. Four (4) of the cities included chickens and ducks in the
same definition. The following definitions were applied to ducks:
Page 2 of 2
- Fowl
- Non-chicken Fowl
- Waterfowl
- Poultry
- Bird of the order Anseriformes
- Non-domestic Animal
City Keeping of Ducks
Allowed?
Notes or Applicable Definitions
Mounds View Yes, as Fowl Poultry (chickens, turkeys, pheasants), Fowl
(ducks, geese)
New Brighton Yes, as Fowl Fowl. All domesticated barnyard and water
birds including, but not limited to, chickens,
turkeys, ducks, and geese.
Roseville Yes, as Poultry Poultry permitted
Shoreview Yes, as non-domestic
animal
Animal, non-domestic, means animals which
are kept outside the home for purposes of food
or pleasure, such as cattle, hogs, horses, bees,
sheep, llamas, goats, chickens (Gallus gallus
domesticus), birds, such as emus and pigeons,
and similar animals.
Little Canada No, as Fowl It shall also be unlawful for any person to keep,
raise, breed, or feed non-chicken, fowl or
pigeons within the City.
Neither roosters, nor fowl shall be permitted.
St. Paul Yes, as bird of the
order Anseriformes
Birds of the orders Anseriformes and
Galliformes including duck
Chicken defined separately
Vadnais Heights No Keeping of Chickens is permitted
Blaine No Keeping of Chickens is permitted
Maplewood No, not Poultry by
definition
Poultry means domesticated birds in the order
of Galliformes (excluding the genus Meleagris)
that serve as a source of eggs or meat.
Stillwater Yes, as Poultry Fowl means a bird, such as a duck, goose,
turkey, or pheasant that is used as food or
hunted as game.
Poultry means domestic fowls, such as
chickens, turkeys, ducks, or geese, raised for
meat or eggs.
Budget Impact
N/A
Attachment
Attachment A: Ordinance 2021-008
Attachment B: Municipal Regulation of Urban Chickens
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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.
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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”
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-‐”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)”
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-‐”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
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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%
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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). Edited by Chicken Run Rescue. 6/2008, revised 4/7/09
Poultry Housing Considerations for Low Input Small Scale Producers, David Sullenberger, TimeWarrior Farm
Chronicle Special Reports, Revision E, Fall, 2003
Building Chicken Coops: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-224, Gail Damerow, 1999
Chicken Health Handbook, Gail Damerow, 1994
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