HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 903 ORDINANCE 903
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 701 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE
TO ADD PROVISIONS FOR THE KEEPING AND RAISING OF CHICKENS AND
DUCKS IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
The City of Mounds View ordains:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title
700, Chapter 701, of the Mounds View Zoning Code by deleting the stern language
and adding the underlined text as follows:
701.06: RAISING/KEEPING DOMESTIC OR FARM ANIMALS:
Subd. 1.Nuisance Declared: It is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance affecting
the public peace, safety, and welfare for an owner or resident within the City to keep or
raise any farm animal ..- - -- .. •- . ' - • - - .' - - -- -. - - --
. ..- - . -- . .' .. s except as noted below.
a. Residents on properties zoned R-1,Single Family Residential,may be permitted to keep
and raise up to eight (8) chickens and/or ducks under the following conditions and
restrictions:
(1) Residents seeking approval to keep and raise chickens or ducks shall submit an
application,application fee,site plan and coop specifications incorporating generally
held best practices. Initial applications shall be considered by the City Council after
holding a public hearing on the matter. Renewals may be approved administratively
unless the City has received substantiated complaints or related violations have been
noted during the previous year.
(2) Coop structures shall be set back at least twenty(20)feet from property lines and the
subject home; coops shall only be located in rear yards. New coops shall require a
permit and shall be considered an accessory building subject to all other conditions
referenced in Section 1106.06 of the Zoning Code.
(3) Coops and the subject property shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
and may be subject to City inspection as may be deemed necessary.
(4) Backyard areas within which chicken or ducks are allowed to roam shall be fenced to
confine said birds to subject property.
(5) Neither roosters nor drakes shall be permitted.
(6) No slaughtering or beheading shall be permitted on the subject premises.
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(7) Food shall be stored in a watertight. rodent-proof container.
(8) Permits are valid for one year and shall be renewed annually. Permits may be
revoked or denied by the City Council based on cruelty, negligence or nuisance. In
such event, the property owner shall be provided with an opportunity to be heard.
SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff shall have the
following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance:
On June 22, 2015, the City Council adopted Ordinance 903 that amends
Chapter 701 of Mounds View Municipal Code to provide for limited and
controlled raising and keeping of chickens and/or ducks on properties zoned
R-1, Single Family Residential. Residents would be limited to no more than
eight such birds restricted to backyard areas. A printed copy of the ordinance
is available for inspection during regular business hours at Mounds View City
Hall and is available on line at the City's web site located at www.ci.mounds-
view.mn.us.
SECTION 3. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after its publication in the official City
newspaper.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING: June 8, 2015
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION: June 22, 2015
PUBLICATION DATE: July 3, 2015
ole
J Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)