Calistoga Municipal Code Ch. 6.06 Domestic Chicken Keeping

These regulations are intended to prescribe the conditions under which chickens may be kept on residentially zoned properties in order to avoid off-site negative impacts.

(Ord. 700 § 3, 2014)

A. The maximum number of chickens that may be kept on a property shall be determined by the applicable zoning district.

B. Only hens may be kept. The keeping of roosters is prohibited.

(Ord. 700 § 3, 2014)

Chickens shall be contained within the rear and/or side yards of the property.

(Ord. 700 § 3, 2014)

A. Location.

1. Coops and pens shall be set back a minimum of five feet from side and rear interior property lines.

2. Coops and pens shall be located at least 20 feet from any building on a neighboring property used or capable of being used for human habitation.

B. Design and Maintenance. Coops and pens shall be designed and constructed to securely contain the hens, and prevent rats and other vermin from being harbored underneath or within the enclosure.

C. Maximum Height. A coop may be no taller than eight feet in height.

D. Building Code Compliance. A building permit shall be obtained for coop structures exceeding 120 square feet and/or when electricity or plumbing is installed.

E. Lighting. Any lighting for a coop or pen shall not create off-site glare.

(Ord. 700 § 3, 2014)

A. Coops and pens shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and free of vermin, obnoxious smells, substances and noise.

B. All feed and other items associated with hen keeping shall be managed to minimize contact with rodents.

(Ord. 700 § 3, 2014)