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Item 05 <br />Page 2of2 <br />In tabulating the need — the requirements are <br />Chickens <br />Coo - 2.5 <br />Coo - 3.5 <br />3.5 Coop Size <br />Run - 10 <br />Run Size <br />4 <br />12 sq. ft. <br />14 sq. ft. <br />4.5' x 3.5' <br />40 sq. ft. <br />5' x 8' <br />8 <br />20 sq. ft. <br />28 sq. ft. <br />4'x 7' <br />80 sq. ft. <br />8' x 10' <br />12 <br />30 sq. ft. <br />42 sq. ft. <br />5' x 8.5' <br />120 sq. <br />ft. <br />10' x 12' <br />"Cooping" your fowl, that is not providing adequate room in the coop or run; is self-defeating for <br />those aspiring nourishment in that the layers will not produce, will likely engage in less than <br />desired behaviors, experience health issues, and not be happy chicks! Other factors also <br />come into play, temperature and food being two of the most critical. <br />From a regulatory standpoint, city concerns "range" from nuisance (noise, smell, appearance), <br />to public health (disease, pollution) to regulatory challenges (lack of model codes, lack of <br />training availability). The more "livestock" allowed, the greater the potential problems (we limit <br />the number of dogs to X after which you have to operate as a kennel). Staff does not have the <br />experience or wisdom to determine at which point these issues become of greater concern. <br />The current code — at 8, has not caused undo staff trials and tribulations. <br />Council may want to consider some level of adjacent impact requirement — that is the property <br />owner obtains written support from X% of immediate adjacent neighbors — contiguous land as <br />they are the most likely to be in opposition. That requirement may open other doors (dogs) <br />council may not want to open but given the uniqueness of chickens, and not be classified as <br />domiciled, an argument can be made that at a certain point — support is required. Opponents <br />will eventually surface, either at the time of application or if problems arise. However, absent a <br />clear nuisance or public health threat, a chicken coop is arguably no more intrusive than "junk" <br />in the back yard, a barking dog, or any other number of maladies staff has encountered. <br />At the March 6, 2023 workshop, council discussed all these issues and consensus was to move <br />forward with the proposed ordinance as drafted. <br />Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: <br />More welcoming and diverse city. <br />Financial Impact: <br />Minimal <br />Recommendation: <br />Conduct second reading, adoption and summary publication of Ordinance 1001. <br />Respectfully, <br />Nyle Zikmund <br />City Administrator <br />The Mounds View Vision <br />A Thriving Desirable Community <br />