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housing chickens, the floor area of nest boxes which provide at least 3.375 cubic feet of space (cube of 18 inches per side) installed a minimum of 30 inches off of the lowermost floor shall be counted in the total floor space provided. The structure must provide shelter from the elements for all kept birds. The structure must be elevated a minimum of six inches and a maximum of twelve inches above grade to ensure free -way beneath the structure. A structure for birds shall rest upon concrete footings, cement blocks, or other suitable foundation material. 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 to be rodent -proof. 3.13.3 The owner may construct bird structures up to a cumulative maximum floor area of 200 square feet. Any single bird structure with over 120 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 adjacent habitable structures. 3.13.5 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 minimum of 11 square feet per bird. 3.13.6 All grains and food stored for the use of the domestic fowl on a licensed premises shall be kept in a rodent -proof container. 3.13.7 Domestic fowl must be banded in a way to identify each bird as kept by its owner. 3.13.8 All premises on which domestic fowl are kept or maintained shall be kept reasonably clean from filth, garbage, and any substances which attract rodents. The bird structure and its surroundings must be cleaned daily. SECTION 5. 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 without first obtaining a license. Applicant shall complete an application form provided by the City. The application shall include, but not be limited to the following information: a site plan showing the location and size of the premises, and the location size and type of all structures for housing the birds, and demonstration that said structures will comply with City zoning requirements; a statement of the maximum number of domestic fowl to be kept on the premises at one 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 3.13. Only one license may be issued per property. 4.3.1 Duration of License; Fee. Each license issued hereunder shall expire one (1) year after issuance unless sooner revoked. A license must be renewed annually to continue