REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 08/16/2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: City Manager's Office
SUBJECT:
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ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6.20.040 OF CHAPTER 6.20 OF TITLE 6 OF THE CORONA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to introduce the first reading of Ordinance No. 3377, amending Section 6.20.040 (Criteria and Standards) of Chapter 6.20 (Keeping of Female Chickens) of Title 6 (Animals) of the Corona Municipal Code (CMC) relating to the keeping of backyard chickens. These amendments will modify the criteria and standards for the keeping of chickens on single-family residential property within the City.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council introduce, by title only, and waive full reading of Ordinance No. 3377, first reading of an ordinance amending Section 6.20.040 of Chapter 6.20 of Title 6 the CMC. The amendments modify the criteria and standards such as minimum lot size, maximum number, contained area, and distance requirements.
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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. Staff provided this analysis at the July 19, 2023, Study Session and covered the information provided below (Exhibit 3 - Study Session Staff Report).
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 Service...
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