Ord 553 Amend Code Re Domestic ChickensCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 553
AMENDING PARTS OF TITLE 5 - POLICE REGULATIONS AND
PART OF TITLE 12 — ZONING OF THE CITY CODE
REGARDING KEEPING OF DOMESTIC CHICKENS
The City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, does hereby ordain:
Section 1.
City Code Title 5 — POLICE REGULATIONS is hereby amended as follows:
Title 5-3 of the City Code is hereby amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the
language as follows:
5-3-10: CHICKENS:
A. Up to fow sixj6) female chickens, Gallus domesticus, may be kept on a residential premise
as domestic animals, provided such chickens are kept in an accessory structure meeting the
provisions of Section 12-1D-3 of the Zoning Code. Such structure must be constructed so
that it may be easily cleaned, and so that the chickens are completely enclosed and
protected from children and animals on the outside.
B. The Animal Warden and/or Zoning Administrator has the authority to enter upon private
premises wherever chickens are kept or a domestic chicken permit license has been issued,
when~ there is a reasonable cause to believe that the chickens are being mistreated or
pose a threat to the health and safety of people or other animals.
Section 2.
City Code Title 12 — ZONING is hereby amended as follows:
Title 12-1D-3 of the City Code is hereby amended by adding the underlined language and deleting
the language as follows:
12-1D-3: ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
C. Accessory Structures In All Residential Districts:
2. Chicken coops and runs in all residential districts:
b. Regulations: The keeping, harboring, maintaining, or possessing of any chicken
shall be in accordance with the following:
(1) Limit: No more than fow six 6 chickens shall be kept or harbored on the
premises to which the permit applies.
(8) Disposal Of Waste: Fecal waste or coop related litter shall be removed at such
reasonable times to prevent odors from emitting over property lines. Such waste or
litter must be double bagged and disposed of in city garbage. Waste or litter is allowed
to be composted on the property, provided the composting is done in a sturdy, weather
resistant compost bin or dedicated enclosure. Should the composting be done in an
unhealthy or ineffective manner, whereby creating a public nuisance or complaint
from a neighboring resident, the permit holder shall immediately cease all waste
composting on the property and remove such waste composting bin(s) if so ordered
by the Zoning Administrator or Animal Warden.
(13) Abatement and Enforcement: Should an applicant have their permit revoked as
per Subpart (12) above; or chooses not to renew their domestic chicken permit; or if
the chicken coop ceases to operate for a period of six (6) months or more, the applicant
or owner of the property must remove the coop structure and all appurtenances within
thirty (30) days from written notice by city.
3. Accessory structures (other than detached, private garages) in all residential districts:
a. Number And Size:
(1) Accessory buildings (other than detached, private garages) shall not exceed
one thousand (1,000) square feet.
(2) Property is four (4) acres or less*: One accessory structure with the area not to
exceed one hundred forty-four (144) square feet, or one accessory structure
plus a chicken coop and run provided the total area of both structures shall not
exceed two hundred twenty-five 225) square
feet.
(3) Property is more than four (4) acres*: Total area cannot exceed four hundred
twenty-five (425) square feet, provided:
(A) No single structure shall exceed two hundred twenty-five (225) square
feet; the exception being a single structure with an attached chicken coop
and run shall not exceed three hundred (300) square feet in total area.
(B) No more than three (3) accessory structures may be erected.
*In computing the area of the property on which an accessory structure is to be
located, any part which is a lake or a wetland, as defined in any city ordinance
or by state or federal law, any part which is subject to an easement for a street,
alley or private roadway, and any part which is in the critical area and below
the "bluff line", as defined in chapter 3, "Critical Area Overlay District", of this
title shall be excluded.
Mendota Heights Ordinance No. 553 Page 2 of 3
Section 3.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication according
to law.
Adopted and ordained into an Ordinance this 4th day of February, 2020.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Neil Garlock, Mayor
ATTEST
Lorri Smith, City Clerk
Mendota Heights Ordinance No. 553 Page 3 of 3
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
Emily Kunz, being duly sworn on oath, says:
that she is, and during all times herein states
has been, Clerk of Northwest Publications, Inc.,
Publisher of the newspaper known as the
Saint Paul Pioneer Press, a newspaper of
general circulation within the Counties of
Chisago, Dakota, Ramsey and Washington in
Minnesota and Pierce and St. Croix in
Wisconsin.
That the notice hereto attached was from
the columns of said newspaper and was
printed and published therein on the
following date(s):
February 7th 2020
Newspaper R f./ Ad #0071449388
Sub ribed and sworn to before me this
7 February 2020
rbara L. Regal
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NOTARY PUBLIC
Ramsey County, Minnesota
My commission expires January 31, 2022
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CITY OF h4ENGOTA 140GW1S
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
OWNAd4CE NO. 551
AIAV,LDING PARTS OF TITLE 5 - POLICE
pq OF REGULATIONS AND
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lad d ar&4 sed IMG an Ordinamm this
Alli bay onaLvssary, 2020.
CITY CGUNCIL OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Afloat
f=ad Godock, Mayor
Js/ Larri SmIlk, Cey Clark