The keeping of small fowl is permitted in the R-1, R-2, CALR, and IL zones.

(Ord. No. Y-73, § 2, 11-26-2024)

For the purposes of this chapter, small fowl includes chickens, hens, turkeys, ducks or other unlisted small fowl of similar size.

(Ord. No. Y-73, § 2, 11-26-2024)

(1)

Up to six total small fowl may be kept on lots less than or equal to 10,000 square feet in area.

(2)

On lots greater than 10,000 square feet in area, up to six small fowl may be kept, plus one additional small fowl for each additional 1,000 square feet above 10,000 square feet in area, not exceeding a total of 20 small fowl.

(3)

No roosters or geese may be kept (all zoning districts).

(4)

Small fowl shall be kept in a well-ventilated, enclosed coop constructed to protect the small fowl from predators and prevent escape.

(5)

The coop and run combined shall provide a minimum of ten square feet of ground space per small fowl.

(6)

All coops and runs shall be located in the rear yard only.

(7)

Coops shall be at least ten feet from any property line to minimize odor issues.

(8)

All coops and runs shall be kept in a neat, sanitary (no flies, manure, etc.), dust-free condition and must be cleaned on a regular basis so as to minimize offensive odors.

(Ord. No. Y-73, § 3, 11-26-2024)

(1)

If, on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, any person, firm or corporation is keeping small fowl in any manner that is contrary to or in violation of this chapter, such keeping shall be considered a nonconforming use subject to termination in accordance with this section.

(2)

Nonconforming uses in violation of this chapter shall be deemed terminated and must be removed no later than one year after the effective date of the ordinance codified by this section. During this period, no person, firm or corporation may enlarge, increase or expand the nonconforming use.

(Ord. No. Y-73, § 4, 11-26-2024)

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to keep small fowl in any manner that is contrary to or in violation of this chapter. Any violation of the standards contained in this chapter may be enforced through the provisions outlined in Cheney Municipal Code section 2.58.020.

(Ord. No. Y-73, § 5, 11-26-2024)