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Page 2 <br /> <br />As noted, the applicants are requesting approval for three female chickens (hens). The City’s requirements <br />specify that the chickens must all be hens, no male roosters permitted on the property to avoid noise <br />concerns. The application indicates compliance with this condition. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />CITY CODE RELATED TO REQUEST <br />Title IX General Regulations, Chapter 91 Animals, Section § 91.56 KEEPING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS states <br />that “No person may keep swine, cattle, horses, goats, or more than 2 dogs or 3 dogs allowed under § <br />91.01 through 91.05 or fowl, within the city nearer than 500 feet to any human habitation or platted land, <br />without approval of the City Council. The City Council may, before approving or denying any request for <br />approval, request a report from the Health Officer concerning the effect on public health.” <br /> <br />REQUESTED ACTION <br />Staff has reviewed the request, and recommends approval of the request. <br />1. Motion to adopt a resolution approving the request to keep three female chickens on the <br />property located at 3304 32nd Avenue NE. A resolution reflecting approval is attached to this <br />staff report. <br />Alternate Motion <br /> <br />2. Motion to deny the request for chickens at 3304 32nd Avenue NE, and direct staff to prepare a <br />resolution declaring terms of the same. In the event the City Council chooses denial of the <br />request, it should clearly state its reasons for the denial and direct staff to prepare a resolution <br />based on said findings. <br />