1. A maximum of six (6) chicken hens may be kept per premises of the owner or keeper. “Premises” shall be defined as all contiguous single-family residential property of the owner or keeper, including buildings thereon.

2. Chicken hens must at all times be kept within a fenced backyard area of the owner’s or keeper’s premises, and shall also be provided with a secure predator-resistant enclosure or henhouse. Chicken hens shall be confined or caged when being transported. It shall be unlawful for the owner or keeper of chicken hens to knowingly permit or allow chicken hens to roam off the premises.

3. At all times chicken enclosures must be kept clean with no offensive odors, excessive dust or waste.

4. Chicken enclosures must be set back at least ten feet (10') from any property line, regardless of location.

5. Roosters are prohibited.

6. The chicken enclosures shall not be kept in a manner which constitutes a nuisance, safety hazard or health problem.

7. The Municipal Court is hereby authorized to impose increased penalties for subsequent violations by the same owner or keeper of poultry (defendant) for subsequent violations of this subsection (B). The Municipal Court shall have the authority to issue warrants or orders causing the abatement of any nuisance caused by poultry, including their destruction or their removal from Town.

8. Violation of this subsection (B) shall constitute a Class A municipal offense.