§ 3-2. Keeping of specific fowl varieties permitted.

Chickens and ducks may be raised and kept by occupants of single family dwellings under the following circumstances:

(1)

The property owner shall obtain a zoning permit from the City of Swartz Creek prior to possessing any chicken or duck.

(2)

Chickens and ducks shall be limited, in any combination, to six for parcels 20,000 to 43,560 (one acre) square feet in size, with an additional prorated allowance for three animals for each additional acre of land area. Hatchlings intended for legal onsite residence as adults are exempt from this provision.

(3)

No roosters (male adult chickens) may be kept.

(4)

Chickens and ducks are not allowed in a residence, porch, or attached garage. Hatchlings intended for legal onsite residence as adults are exempt from this provision.

(5)

Chickens and ducks shall be confined to the rear and side yards of parcels.

(6)

The coop shall be a structure that is fixed in place and designed to discourage rodents and wild birds from entering. The facilities shall be constructed of durable materials reflective of the primary structure and should keep dogs, cats, and other animals from gaining entry.

(7)

The coop and enclosures shall be 15 feet from any property line or the respective structure setback that is otherwise applicable, whichever is greater. All coops shall be in the rear or side yards of the parcel and be at least 20 feet from a neighboring occupied structure.

(8)

Sale of poultry products shall not be permitted in any residential zoning district or from any parcel used primarily for residential use.

(9)

Minimum space and housing requirements for chickens and ducks are as follows (excluding required setbacks, front yard, dwelling space, parking, sloped grounds greater than 25 percent, water, and wetland):

Indoor (coop/closure) usable floor space per animal: one and one-half square feet.

Outdoor usable space (fence enclosed) per animal: 64 square feet.

( Ord. No. 430 , § 1, 8-22-16)