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The keeping and raising of pigeons in any residential zone shall be in strict compliance with the following requirements:

1. No person shall keep, maintain or harbor pigeons unless the pigeons are approved by issuance of a conditional use permit and kept and maintained in a pigeon loft as defined in this Chapter. Only one pigeon loft shall be allowed on a lot.

2. The pigeon loft shall contain no more than fifty (50) pigeons, including squab. Each pigeon shall wear a metal or plastic leg band to identify the owner or keeper thereof. The pigeons kept in the pigeon loft shall not be allowed to perch or linger on the buildings or property of others. The pigeon loft shall be maintained in a reasonably clean, sanitary and wholesome manner at all times and shall be subject to periodic inspection by the animal control officer.

3. The pigeon loft shall be of a size sufficient to house the number of pigeons contemplated. In no case shall there be more than one (1) pigeon for two (2) square feet of loft space. The loft shall be located not less than twenty five (25) feet from any residential structure located on the lot, and not less than fifty (50) feet from any residential structure of any adjoining lot. The location of the loft must be approved and specifically described on the conditional use permit. All lots on which such pigeons are kept and maintained shall at all times be kept clean and free from filth, garbage, and such other substances that attract rodents.

4. All pigeons shall be fed within the confines of the loft in which such pigeons are housed and contained.

5. Pigeons shall be permitted to exercise and fly only under control of the owner or representative of the owner.

6. All pigeon lofts shall be so enclosed as to prevent the pigeons from escaping from the confines of said loft.

7. Housing of pigeons shall not be permitted in a dwelling house.

8. All grains and food stored for the use and feeding of such pigeons shall be kept in a rodent-proof container.

9. Additional restrictions and requirements may be required for the issuance of a conditional use permit.

10. At such time as pigeon owners no longer desire to harbor pigeons, all pigeons shall be disposed of in a humane manner. (Ord. 2012-16, amended, 2012; Ord. 99-17, amended, 2001; Ord. 175 §2, amended, 1990)