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5. An area outside. of the .bird structure must be designated.and reserved for tiie•birds to exercise and lbrage•otnsiaq of the bird structure. The designated area mast piovide:a minimtmt of 1.1 square fed pax bird. 6. All.grains. and rood s I o red for the uk ofthe don*sfic fowl on: al icensc.d. premises shall be kept fiv a roderit Proof container.. 7. All premises on which domestic fowl :are kept or maintained. shall be kept reasonably clean Rom filth, garbage, and any substances which attract rodents. The bird :structure 'and its surroundings .must. be cleaned daily. Section 4. Animal Licensing and Identification. I. Domestic Fowl / Pigeon Keeping .License. 140 person shall own, keep or harbor domestic fowl / pigeort-within .the City of Gem Lake without first obtaining.a.license. Applictunt shall complete: an application form provided by the City. Tlue.apph liat.shali. inc Eude, but not be limited to Vic foilowipg. information; I. A sife.plan showing the location and.sizc of:the premises, -and the location size and type. of all structures: for housing the birds, and demonstration that. said. stru ctu res will comply with City zoning requirements; 2. A statement of the maximum number of domestic fomd / pigeon to W kept our: the premises atone time, 'by type; and; 3. Amagreement by the applicant. that thepvcmises. may be inspected by the City at all reasonable. times: -so as to assure compliance: with the conditions outlined in Section 3.7 and3.$. 4. Only one license may be issued per property. 2. Duration of Ucense;.Fee. Each license issued hereunder shall expire one'(1)year alter Issuance unless sooner revoked: A license must`be renewed annually to continue:the keeping of domestic.fowl. The City Council shall.sd [fie annual fee for a.Iicense by. Ordinance with other City fees. Fees shall be paid at the time of the making of the application for license. renewal,. 3. iluinber'of Animals. The number of domestic. fowl permitted to. be kept under an. approved license is calm)lated by (. dividing dwarea of floor space in.approved structures by Five (5) (minimum: space per bird). Exceeding the number of birds allowed by the. permit:trrav be grounds for suspension or revocation of the permit, and denial of`subsequent applications for renewal; In addition'lo.any action taken against a license, the person responsiblefor keeping birds in excess of the maximum stated.rnav be referred for prosecution under State laws prohibiting animal cruelty, 4. Degial•grRevoeation, Tltc domestic fowl keeping license may be revoked, or renewal denied, if the 11c6tiset`aili to comply $vilh Any of.tho conditions vutlitied in Section 3.. Section & Enforcement, Rteords and Penalties: I. Enforcement. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be enforced by the.Animal Control Officerand'othcr such persons or age.ticics as may, from time to time, be appointed by the City Council: 2. Records. The City shall maintain accurate records of all licenses, impoundments, quarantines, disposition.ofanimals taken into custody, reports of all animal. attacks or bites,.and fees and fines related thereto and to make such records available. as publi6docunichts.Within.reasbnablc. times. 3. Penalties. Any .otyroer, harborer, or other person,. or the parents of.any person tinder eighteen (19) years of agc violating any provision oFthis Ordinance shalibe guilty 'ofa misdemeanor and upon.convicdon thereof shall ire punished.to the maximum extent allowed by law- 4; Other Associated Costs. Any owner, harborer, or other person, or the.parents of any person tinder eighteen (Inyears.ofage violating any pro vision of this Ordingwe shall be solely responsible.for.all.. costs associated with.enforcemenl of this Ordinance including, but not limited to,.inrpound fees, boarding, notifacation.of owners, and disposal. Scctlan•6. Ektinodoos (o ih(s Ordinance. fiospitats, clinics, and .other premises operated. by licensed veterinarians for. the care and treatment of animals arc exempt from the. provisions of this Ordinance except where such duties are expressly stated and where such facility meets the applicable zoning code. Ordinance No:.141 Domestic Fowl and Pigeons Page.# of 5