Chapter 21.92 — RACING HOMING PIGEONS

The regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply to the allowance of racing homing pigeons in all zoning districts.

(Prior code §9-125.2)

Racing homing pigeons shall be permitted only as follows:

• A. On property located in an A-2 zoning district, when the property is designated by the land use element of the county general plan as agricultural, without restriction;

• B. On property containing at least one dwelling unit located in an R-1, R-2, R-3 or RA zoning district, or within an A-2 zoning district when the property is designated by the land use element of the county general plan as urban transition, subject to regulation as set forth in Section 21.92.030 ;

• C. On property within any other zoning district when requested by the owner of a lawful or legal nonconforming single-family residence located thereon, subject to regulation as set forth in Section 21 .92.030.

(Prior code §9-125.2(a))

Location and maintenance of racing homing pigeons as permitted in subsections B and C of Section 21.92.020 shall be dependent upon initial and continued compliance with the following:

• A. Approval by the director of planning and community development following review of an application which includes the filing fee, a site plan, floor plan, building elevations and a statement as to method of operation. Such approval must be accompanied by findings that will not result in detriment to others residing on the same or adjacent properties.

• B. Structures for the keeping of pigeons must be kept in a clean and healthy manner.

• C. Structures for the keeping of pigeons must be painted and kept up to neighborhood standards.

• D. Structures for the keeping of pigeons must be no less than forty feet from the permanent living quarters of any neighbor. An exception to the forty-foot rule may be approved when accompanied by direct notarized written permission obtained from any such neighbor.

• E. No approval may be for more than seventy-five pigeons.

• F. No more than fifty pigeons may be exercised at one time.

• G. All pigeons being exercised must be under direct control and supervision at all times.

• H. All pigeons shall be trained to enter the structure in which they are housed immediately upon completion of their exercise period or upon returning from training flights from a designated liberation point.

(Prior code §9-125.2(b))

Upon receipt of a properly filed application, the director of planning and community development shall send copies of all information to the owners and/or residents of all adjacent properties, the county director of environmental health, and local representatives of any recognized nation or state racing homing pigeon organization with a request for comments. (Prior code §9-125.2(c))

After allowing a period of three weeks for response, the director shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application and forward a copy of the decisions together with all conditions and notice of the right to appeal the decision to the county planning commission to all persons originally contacted.

(Prior code §9-125.2(d))

Any approval of an application shall include provisions for revocation of the approval if the terms and conditions of the approval are violated. (Prior code §9-125.2(e))