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Chapter 12 - Licenses and Permits

(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 to the following forfeitures: 1st violation - $90.00, plus
court costs; 2nd violation - $150.00, plus court costs. An inspection is
required by an animal control officer in response to any complaints.

(i) State Registration. Owners of chickens must register with the Wisconsin
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection. This must be
renewed every 3 years, or as required by state law.

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