§ 8175-5.2.3. Keeping of birds.

The keeping of birds of a type readily classifiable as being customarily incidental and accessory to a permitted principal dwelling is subject to the following:

(a)

The keeping of all birds provided for herein shall be for noncommercial purposes, shall be incidental to the principal dwelling, and shall conform to all other provisions of law governing same.

(b)

No bird, cage, or other enclosure shall be maintained within fifteen (15) feet of any window or door of any residence, dwelling, or other building used for human habitation other than the personal dwelling or residence of the owner or keeper thereof.

(c)

Such birds shall be maintained in a sanitary condition at all times and shall not cause or tend to cause conditions detrimental or injurious to the public health, safety, or general welfare.

(d)

The keeping of birds that are wild or nondomestic, or of a type not readily classifiable as being customarily incidental and accessory to a permitted principal dwelling, is not permitted.

(Ord. No. 4451, § 9, 12-11-2012)