Except as provided by section 2-402, no person shall keep more than one (1) fowl within the City Limits of the City of Council Grove, Kansas. Any such fowl shall be kept in an enclosure not closer than 100 feet from the dwelling house or residence of any person, except the owner or keeper.

(Ord. 1958; Code 2019)

(a)   Except when prohibited by subdivision covenants, conditions and restrictions, it shall be lawful for person(s) to keep, permit or allow domesticated chickens within the corporate limits of the City under the following terms and conditions:

(1)   No more than eight hens shall be allowed for each single family dwelling. No chickens shall be allowed in multi-family complexes included duplexes.

(2)   No roosters shall be allowed.

(3)   There shall be no outside slaughter of chickens.

(4)   All chickens must be kept at all times in a secure enclosure.

(5)   Enclosures must be in backyards and must be situated at least 3 feet from the edge of the property line of any neighbor or any public right of way, and at least 25 feet from any neighbor’s home.

(6)   Enclosures must be kept in a neat and sanitary condition at all times, and must be cleaned on a regular basis so as to prevent offensive odors.

(7)   All chicken feed must be stored in a rat proof container.

(8)   Persons wishing to keep chickens within the City must obtain a permit from the office of the City Clerk. The location of the chickens shall be inspected annually by the City Clerk or his designated agent. Chicken keepers must pay a $20.00 annual fee.

(9)   If the keeper of the chickens is not a property owner, written consent of the property owner is required before a permit will be issued.

(b)   It shall be unlawful for any person to permit or allow any chicken(s) to run at large within the corporate limits of the City of Council Grove.

(c)   This section shall not be effective at the Council Grove Lake Park.

(d)   This section is specific to chickens and section 2-401 remains in effect regarding other fowl, including guineas.

(e)   Any person violating the terms and conditions of this section shall be fined not less than $50.00 nor no more than $250.00. Additionally, the Municipal Judge shall have the authority to order and cause the destruction of any excessive number of hens and any roosters.

(Ord. 2171; Code 2019; Ord. 2266)