REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 07/19/2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: City Manager's Office
SUBJECT:
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REVIEW OF CORONA'S MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING KEEPING OF FEMALE CHICKENS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to provide direction on the current ordinance covering chickens in residential areas and consider amending requirements. Per Mayor Daddario's request, staff has provided a review of Chapter 6.20 of the Corona Municipal Code, "Keeping of Female Chickens," and compared its regulations to eight non-rural neighboring jurisdictions.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council discuss options for amending Chapter 6.20 of Title 6 of the Corona Municipal Code.
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BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
On February 14th, 2023, Mayor Tony Daddario requested staff provide an overview of Title 6 Animals, Chapter 6.20 Keeping of Female Chickens, and compare its regulations with non-rural neighboring jurisdictions. The goal of the comparison is to identify how the current requirements compare to other cities and if necessary, provide recommendations to amend requirements to align with neighboring jurisdictions.
ANALYSIS:
Under Title 6 Animals, Chapter 6.20 Keeping of Female Chickens of the Corona Municipal Code, single-family residential zones with a minimum 10,000 sq ft lot may keep female chickens after obtaining a permit from the city. The maximum number of chickens is dependent on the lot size as outlined in the code. However, no more than five chickens are allowed on a single lot. An application must be submitted with an associated $116.00 one-time filing fee to the Animal Services Department. The application is accessible through the city webpage. Once the application has been reviewed and verified by an Animal Control Officer, a permit will be issued to the resident. Additionally, Animal Control Officers have the authority to investigate noise and other complaints on a property with...
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