Ione Municipal Code Ch. 6.08 Poultry and Rabbits

The purpose of this chapter is to provide regulations for the keeping of poultry and rabbits in residential districts of the city in a manner that protects the public health and safety and allows for the continued enjoyment of property. These regulations are also adopted to ensure minimum habitat space is provided per animal such that the health and safety of the animal is provided.

(Ord. No. 456, § 4, 2-7-2012)

The regulations of this chapter shall apply specifically to the keeping of poultry and rabbits within residential zoning districts of the city as allowed pursuant to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code. These regulations shall specifically not apply to animal keeping on property zoned agriculture.

(Ord. No. 456, § 4, 2-7-2012)

All poultry kept on residential property shall be kept consistent with the following standards:

A. All poultry shall be kept in a pen with sufficient coop and run space to provide for the health of the birds, with the following observed:

1. A minimum of four square feet of coop space shall be provided for every bird;

2. Run space of sufficient size for the number of birds that are kept;

3. Space for roosting and nesting shall be provided.

B. Pens shall be setback from all property lines a minimum of 15 feet.

C. Pens shall observe all required setbacks from other structures on the lot as required by Title 17 (Zoning) and the city-adopted building code.

D. Food and water shall be provided as necessary to provide for the health of the bird(s).

E. Pens shall be kept and maintained in a manner that provides for the health of the bird(s) and limits odor and sanitary impacts to adjacent property.

(Ord. No. 456, § 4, 2-7-2012)

All rabbits kept on residential property shall be kept consistent with the following standards:

A. All rabbits shall be kept in a manner that provides for their protection and well being.

B. Pens shall be setback from all property lines a minimum of 15 feet.

C. Pens shall observe all required setbacks from other structures on the lot as required by Title 17 (Zoning) and the city-adopted building code.

D. Food and water shall be provided as necessary to provide for the health of the animal(s).

E. Pens shall be kept and maintained in a manner that provides for the health of the animals(s) and limits odor and sanitary impacts to adjacent property.

(Ord. No. 456, § 4, 2-7-2012)

It is unlawful for any person to maintain a rooster over four months of age on residential property. Exemptions to this limitation shall be provided for roosters that were kept prior to the adoption of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 456, § 4, 2-7-2012)

Violations of this chapter are considered a public nuisance and shall be enforced as provided in Chapter 1.10 (Administrative Enforcement Provisions).

(Ord. No. 456, § 4, 2-7-2012)