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predator and bird proof wire of no more than one inch openings. All hen houses
must provide adequate ventilation and sun protection and must be sanitary,
insulated weatherproof, and impermeable to rodents, wild birds, and predators,
including dogs and cats. Hen houses must also be structurally sound, moisture
proof, and maintained in good repair with sufficient space for freedom of
movement. The nesting boxes must be elevated off of the ground. An enclosed
chicken pen must also be provided, consisting of sturdy wire fencing of less than
one inch openings. The pen must be covered with wire, aviary netting, or solid
roofing, and must be large enough to enable running and spreading of wings. The
minimum size requirement for a hen house is three square feet per chicken, and the
minimum pen size shall be seven square feet per bird. One nest box is required per
every two chickens.

(d) Hen House/Pen Location. The hen house and pen must be at least 25 feet from a
neighboring residence,at least 3 feet from any property line, and at least 5 feet away
from the residence (to have access to all sides). Hen houses and chicken pens shall
not be located closer than 75 feet from the ordinary high water mark of any lake,
river, or stream. Hen houses and pens may be located in backyards only.

(e) Feed. Chickens must be provided with access to feed and clean water at all times.
All chicken feed shall be protected so as to prevent rodents from accessing the feed.

(f) Supervision. No person responsible for the chickens shall permit any chicken to be
left unattended within 5 feet of a public right of way, which includes but is not
limited to sidewalks, streets, alleys and parking lots, and also from abutting
property lines. Chickens must be secured within the hen house during non-daylight
hours.

(g) Sanitation Standards. Enclosures must be clean, dry, and kept in a neat and sanitary
conditions at all times, and must be kept in a manner that will not disturb the use or
enjoyment of neighboring lots due to noise, odor, or other adverse impact. Manure,
feathers and other material shall be disposed of off-site.may not be spread as
fertilizer or composted on the property. The hen house, chicken pen, and
surrounding area must be kept free from feathers, trash, and accumulated
droppings.

(h) Enforcement. The Village Humane Officer, a Village Police Officer, or any other
designated Village employee may inspect the premises where chickens are to be
kept prior to any permit being issued, renewed, or pursuant to any report of any
violation of this section. If a permittee has 3 or more complaints from surrounding
property owners within 100 feet of said property within a 12 month period, and is
found in violation of any requirement of this section within a 12 month period, the
permit for said permittee shall not be renewed and the permittee must remove the
animals from the property by the end of the permit year. Any permittee whose
permit is non-renewed as provided herein may not re-apply for another permit
under this section for a period of 5 years. Violations of this section shall be subject

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