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r <br /> � T: 1 <br /> Roosters <br /> August 15,2012 <br /> Page 4 <br /> Code Revision Options <br /> A ban on the keeping of roosters could be included in the zoning code (Chapter 78) or it could be <br /> established within the animal regulations (Chapter 62). There are iwo specific reasons that it <br /> may be more appropriate in Chapter 62. First, Section 62-9 entitled"Animal•Limits" already • <br /> exists within the Code, dealing with the limits on numbers of dogs and cats that can be kept. This <br /> could easily be amended to establish a ban on roosters. Alternatively, Section 62-10 entitled <br /> "Noise" could be amended. Second, establishment of a ban on roosters in Chapter 62 does not <br /> constitute an element of the Zoning Code, and therefore existing roosters would not be <br /> `grandfathered'. This is a key factor in the City's ability to resolve existing issues. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> 1. Should the City Code be amended to prohibit the keeping of roosters? <br /> 2. Should the City Code be amended to merely regulate (provide minimum standards for) <br /> '" the keeping of roosters? -r' ' <br /> ���. <br /> 3. If keeping of roosters is regulated rather than prohibited, what parameters for keeping <br /> them should be regulated? <br /> 4. Is there a benefit to requiring a permit or license for roosters that can be revoked if some <br /> level of violations occurs? <br /> 5. Is there any reason to further regulate the keeping of chickens or other fowl (absent the <br /> issue of roosters)beyond the provisions within the e�sting City codes? <br /> 6. What section(s) of the Code should be amended-Animals?Zoning? Environment? <br /> Staff Recommendation <br /> Planning Commission should hold the public hearing and take public comments. <br /> Staff recommends that the extent of code revisions at this time be to merely prohibit the keeping � <br /> of roosters anywhere in the City. This would be consistent with the intent of Orono's Rural <br /> Residential zoning. � <br /> Staff recommends that the language of Chapter 62, Section 62-9, Animal Limits,be amended to <br /> include language that prohibits roosters. A draft ordinance amendment is attached for <br /> consideration. � <br /> Staff recommends that no further regulation of chickens or fowl be considered at this time, as <br /> there are no demonstrated issues that cannot be addressed through enforcement of existing <br /> ordinances. <br /> Options for Action <br /> 1) Recommend adoption of code revisions per staff recommendation. <br /> 2) Table for fiu�ther information(specify). <br /> 3) Take some other action. <br />