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must provide shelter from the elements for all kept birds. The structure would: be built .of suitable foundation material or built in such a way thaf it allows for air flow and` it is suitable for cleaning:. A structure for domestic fowl shall have: a minimum of four feet of interior space. from floor to.. ceiling, and may have a maximum height of nine. feet. 3.13.2 The bird. structure must..be constructed and maintained so as: q be--rodent-proof 3.13:3 The owner may cottsttuct*.bitd structures up to a cumulative maximum floor area of 200 square feet. Any single. gird structure with over 1'20 square. feet in foundation floor area requires a building permit, as with other accessory structures. 3.13.4 Bird structures .may be located in the rear yard only and shall be *at least.50 feet from-adjaEent:habitable structures. 113.5 An area outside of*the bird structure must be designated and reserved for the birds to exercise and forage outside of the bird structure. The designated area .must.provide. a -thinimum of 11 square feet per bird. -3.13.6 A]I grains and food:stored--fortho—use of the domestic fowl ore:a licensed premises shall be kept in a rodent -proof container•. 3:i3.7 All premises: on which domestic fowl are kept or. maintained shall be kept reasonably clean from filth, garbage, and any substances which isittraot rodents:. The bird - .structure and.its surroundings must be clganed daily. SECTION & AMENDMENT. Section 4 of Ordinance 69 is hereby amended to -add. the following sub=sections: Section 4.3. Domestic Fowl Keeping License. No person shall own, keep. or harbor domestic fowl within the City of Gem Lake.wiihout first obtaining a license. Applicant shall complete an &pplioation form provided by the City. The. application shall 'include, but not be limited to. the following information: a site plan showing the ideation and size of the prerrrises, and the location. size and type of all structures for housing .the birds, and demonstration that said structures will comply with City zoning requirements;*d. statement: of the maximum. number of domestic fowl to be kept on:tlie premises atone time, .by type; and an agreement by the.applicant that the premises may be inspected by the City at all reasonable. times so as. to. assure Compliance with the conditions outlined in Section 313: Only orie license may be: issued perproperty 4.3.1 Duration of License; Fee. Each license.1ssued hereunder shall expire one (1) year. after issuance unless sooner revoked. A license .must be renewed annually to continue: the. keeping of -domestic fowl. The City Council shall set the. annual fee for -a license by ordinance. with other City fees. Fees shall be paid at the €itne of the making of the application for licepse.or renewal. 4.3.2 Number of Animals. The number of domestic .fowl permitted to be kept under an approved license is calculated by dividing the area of floor space i.n approved structures