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Ogden City Code Services Chickens Items for Consideration ---PAGE BREAK--- Concerns Allowing additional types of animals (roosters, goats, pigs, etc.) Attraction of rodents and predators if chickens and coops not properly cared for Ability to address complaints when received (hardships include location, timing, contact, etc.) Feedback from Code Services in other jurisdictions allowing chickens included comments about a disproportionate balance of time and enforcement. Several reported that some property owners were not as diligent once chickens were approved leading to an increase in complaints. ---PAGE BREAK--- Number of chickens allowed on a property Location of chickens and coops need to balance property rights of adjacent neighbors (Ogden has a lot of small and compact properties) Ability to track and quickly verify that the chickens are legal (not only for city personnel but surrounding neighbors as well) An education program for owners to ensure proper boarding and care Considerations ---PAGE BREAK--- Slaughtering is it allowed? (some jurisdictions did not allow it specifically by ordinance while others were silent, need to have clear rules) Will single family dwelling rental properties be allowed to participate? If so do they need permission from the property owner? What about multi-family complexes and trailer parks. Who is required to obtain a license, if required, the property owner or the occupant? Citations, if applicable, are sent to the property owner of record. Considerations Cont’d ---PAGE BREAK---