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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DISGUSSION/DIRECTION DATE: 04/17/06 ITEM NO: 4. Department Approval: �iL� 1w��n��r .�G�p�c��':��' .._� Agenda Section: DPw �'1,�� ;�,�� Item Description: The raising and keeping of poultry and bees within the City of Roseville (PF 3557) 1,�� BACKGROUND: 1. I In February 2006 the staffrequested City Council assistanceregarding bee keeping and chicken raising in Roseville. What could be done to work on compliance with current ordinances (sometimes vague, sometimes outdated)? Would existing bee keepers and chicken raisers participate? What could staff learn that would assist in code administration? The Council directed staff to assist by holding meetings to identify common issues and potential ways that each group could create voluntary guidelines on how to retain their hobbies without causing Code Violations or nuisances in their urban neighborhoods. On March 8 and 9 the groups met with city staff to discuss these issues. The meetings were informative and fun; staff (Officer Dillon and Dennis Welsch) learned much about both bees and chickens. (Council Members Ih1an and Kough attended.) On April I7"', the two groups will be present to report on what they learned and suggest any future steps. I_� Elaine Lindstrom (Chickens) and Alex Kirezuk (Bees) will report on their group's findings and some steps they can take to voluntarily self-regulate their hobbies. I-� History: The City of Roseville City Code is a compilation of ordinances, many of which date back to the early 1950s when the City had numerous small farms. Some raised pigs, poultry, and other livestock, while others raised flowers and vegetables. The density of residents was 20% of the current development pattern. The natural environment could absorb the nutrients, noises, and nuisances normally associated with agriculturalproduction. Today there are no farms or any agricultural zones remaining in the community. �-� Codes: The City Code Section 407.02 attempts to identify nuisances affecting health, safety, comfort or repose. Subsection 407.02G states that the keeping of fa»n animals is a nuisance. However, it does not mention bees and excludes poultry. Section 501, Animal Control, in many sections could be interpreted as regulating chickens and bees, not just dogs or cats. I,� Complaints: City Code staff received complaints about poultry, especially roosters and turkeys. Complaints a varied: fear of the birds, the noise and smell, and the animal waste runoff. Bee complaints have been regarding a serious health concern or fear (especially the young and elderly) of adverse reactions to bee stings. Are such activities to be treated as a hobby or an agricultural crop? �-� SUGGESTED COUNCIL ACTION: �, � Discuss and provide direction. Report Preplar'e'd h�y: Dennis Welsch, Com.Development Director (651-792-7071) ••:II14=ii �Li.II}�y{.�,'4�IIIL�f�a�r-tiT'�4�•P:�S�+INGtiG •��f} 7��IF��•Pf.�,F�'fxfr� G�I �k5��l��i�`•�� k•�" P�,��•i��-•�Farm �r�••ra�a•�:-k-i'G'.-�5- Report{041706).do: