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City of Shoreview (D) Chickens. (1)Chickens may be kept within the City limits on residential properties located in the RE, Residential Estate Zoning District and the R1, Detached Residential District, subject to the following conditions: (a) On residential properties less than 2 acres in size: i. A maximum of four (4) hen chickens or pullets are permitted. ii. Roosters are prohibited. (b) On residential properties containing two (2) or more acres in size: i. A conditional use permit may be required for more than four (4) hen chickens or pullets. ii. Roosters may be permitted provided the crowing is not a nuisance. (c) The butchering of chickens is prohibited. (d) Chickens shall be fully contained on the property at all times through the use of fencing. (e) Shelters must comply with all requirements of the Development Code concerning accessory structure and said structures shall not be placed in the front, side yard or side yard abutting a street on residential property. Said shelters shall be setback a minimum of 30-feet from an adjacent principal dwelling. (f) Food materials that are stored outside shall be in closed containers with lids. (g) All containment areas and shelters shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, and odor free environment and shall be free from the presence of rodents or vermin at all times. (h) Chickens shall not be raised or kept for fighting. Cockfighting is prohibited. (2)License. No person shall keep, maintain or breed chickens on property located within the City of Shoreview unless a license is obtained pursuant to the provisions stated herein. Application shall be made on a form provided by the City Manager. The City Council shall from time to time set a fee by ordinance for the initial license and the bi-annual renewals. (3)Inspection.The City Animal Control Officer will conduct an inspection of the property to determine compliance with the license and ordinance standards. 11