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MAPLEWOOD ARTICLE IX. - CHICKENS Sec. 10-476. - Definitions. [The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:] Brooding means the period of chicken growth when supplemental heat must be provided, due to the bird's inability to generate enough body heat. Chicken means a domesticated bird that serves as a source of eggs or meat. Coop means the structure for the keeping or housing of chickens permitted by the article. Exercise yard means a larger fenced area that provides space for exercise and foraging for the birds when supervised. Hen means a female chicken. Officer means any person designated by the city manager as an enforcement officer. Rooster means a male chicken. Run means a fully-enclosed and covered area attached to a coop where the chickens can roam unsupervised. (Ord. No. 913, § 3, 7-11-2011) Sec. 10-477. - Purpose. It is recognized that the ability to cultivate one's own food is a sustainable activity that can also be a rewarding pastime. Therefore, it is the purpose and intent of this article to permit the keeping and maintenance of hens for egg and meat sources in a clean and sanitary manner that is not a nuisance to or detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare of the community. (Ord. No. 913, § 3, 7-11-2011) Sec. 10-478. - Investigation and enforcement. Officers designated by the city manager shall have authority in the investigation and enforcement of this article, and no person shall interfere with, hinder or molest any such officer in the exercise of such powers. The officer shall make investigations as is necessary and may grant, deny, or refuse to renew any application for permit, or terminate an existing permit under this article. (Ord. No. 913, § 3, 7-11-2011) Sec. 10-479. - Limitations for each single-dwelling residential unit, except the R-1S district where the keeping of chickens is prohibited. (a) No more than ten hens shall be housed or kept on any one residential lot in any area of the city zoned for single-dwelling residential with a permit as outlined below. (b) Roosters are prohibited. (c) Slaughtering of chickens on the property is prohibited. (d) Leg banding of all chickens is required. The bands must identify the owner and the owner's address and telephone number. (e) A separate coop is required to house the chickens. Coops must be constructed and maintained to meet the following minimum standards: (1) Located in the rear or side yard. (2) Setback at least five feet from the rear or side property lines. (3) Interior floor space - four square feet per bird. (4) Interior height - six feet to allow access for cleaning and maintenance. (5) Doors - one standard door to allow humans to access the coop and one for birds (if above ground level, must also provide a stable ramp). 7