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San Leandro Police Department • Proud to Serve <br /> <br />Chickens & Bees <br />Thursday, March 14, 2013 <br />5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. <br /> <br />CHICKENS <br />• San Leandro Patch Article <br />• Lot Size - Requirements vary by City <br />• Accessory Structures – Maximum Height 15 Feet <br />o Concerned Height may be too High – Suggestion Made for 6.5 Feet Max Height <br />• Proposed Regulation – No Structure within 20 Feet from an Adjacent Dwelling <br />• For Residents with a Permanent Coop in Backyard <br />o Is a “Train Tractor Coop” (Mobile Coop) permissible <br />• Discussion s with Community – Regulations can be Modified in the Future <br />• Roosters are NOT Permitted – Too Many Noise Complaints <br />• Compliment – Flexibility in the City of San Leandro to Create Ordinance <br /> <br />ANIMAL FANCIERS PERMIT <br />• Treatment for Sick Chickens <br />o Animal Control Division can Provide Assistance for Vet Care <br />• Section 2 – Recommended Expansion on Treatment & Sanitation <br />o Compile List of Resources – Brochure format <br />o Rationale for Care of Animals <br />• Research with Other Cities – Permits Required and Permit Processes? <br />• Guidelines are Understandable – Good to Have Available <br />o Questions on Permits <br />o No Permit Required for 4 Chickens Within 4,500 sq. ft. <br />• General Term – “Animal Fanciers” <br />• License Required on Animals <br />o Dogs Yes/Trees No <br />• Positive Comment-Number of Chickens Increased from 2 to 4 before Permit Required <br />o Exceeding this Limit can be Problematic <br />• Suggestion – Residents with Coops to Rescue Abandoned Chickens <br />• Includes Bantam Chickens/Turkeys Prohibited <br />• Concerns on Impacts on Native Wildlife – Propose Restrictions <br />• Huge Population of Ferrell Cats – Control Mice/Rat Population <br />• Regulations/Guidelines Needed for Enforcement <br />o Specifics Needed to Provide/Define Care for Animals <br />• Maintaining a Business License for Small Profits is a Minor Concern – Many Business <br />Operate Without