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of on a weekly basis. Grains and feed must be stored in rodent and raccoon -proof containers <br /> inside of a structure. The enclosed coop must be built to protect the chickens from extreme <br /> heat or cold. The enclosed coop must be maintained in good condition and be sufficient <br /> in strength and size to allow the chickens to move about, but also able to prevent <br /> escape. The enclosed coop must have a minimum size of four square feet per animal <br /> and must not exceed forty (40) square feet in total, with a maximum height of twelve (12) <br /> feet. The enclosed coop must be located in the rear yard and set back at least 25 -feet from <br /> any residential dwelling and at least 15 -feet from all property lines and may not be located in <br /> a utility or drainage easement. <br /> 7. Enclosed runs shall be attached to the coop. Fencing shall be adequate to keep chickens in <br /> and predators out. The coop and attached run shall be a maximum of 40 square feet each <br /> and set back at least 25 feet from all neighboring residential structures and 15 feet from the <br /> property line. <br /> 8. Chickens must not be raised or kept for the purpose of fighting. No permit will be <br /> granted by the city to keep any chickens within a dwelling or garage, nor on a <br /> property which contains two or more dwelling units. No outdoor butchering of <br /> chickens is allowed. No roosters are allowed. <br /> 9. No person shall allow any chicken under his or her ownership or control to violate Chapter <br /> 7, Nuisances. <br /> 10. Persons that intend to no longer keep chickens on their premises shall notify the City. The <br /> coop must be removed upon expiration of the permit. <br /> 11. Dead chickens must be disposed of according to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health rules <br /> which require chicken carcasses to be disposed of as soon as possible after death, usually <br /> within forty -eight (48) to seventy -two (72) hours. Legal forms of chicken carcass disposal <br /> include offsite burial, offsite incineration or rendering, or offsite composting. <br /> SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. Effective Date: This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon <br /> its passage and publication of the summary attached as Exhibit A, according to law. <br /> PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2013 by the City Council of the City of <br /> Centerville. <br /> Tom Wilharber, Mayor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Teresa Bender, City Clerk <br /> Summary Published: Quad Community Press , 2013. <br /> 2 <br /> 19 <br />