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File Number: 13-427 <br />(iv) Animals with a propensity to fight, or that are otherwise incompatible, shall be <br />kept separated. <br />(v) Cages shall have tops to prevent escape by climbing or jumping. <br />(vi) Shelter, cages and enclosures shall be kept in good repair with no protrusions <br />or devices on which the animal could injure itself. <br />(vii) No cage or structure shall be permitted in any front yard area of the property. <br />ARTICLE 12 <br />CHICKENS <br />4-11-1200 <br />LIMITATION ON NUMBER <br /> Up to four chickens may be kept on parcels with an area of ** square feet or larger. <br />Chickens may be kept on parcels of less than ** square feet with an Animal Permit . Up to 10 <br />chickens may be kept on a parcel with an Animal Permit , but in no case may more than 10 <br />chickens be kept on any single parcel. No roosters are to be kept on the property. <br />4-11-1205 <br />KEEPING OF CHICKENS <br />Chickens shall be kept outside in the rear yard, in a fenced area, and must be provided <br />with a coop. They may not roam in any area outside the fenced rear yard. The total area of all <br />chicken coops on a lot may not exceed 60 square feet. No single coop, or combination of <br />coops, shall exceed 7 feet in height. No coop shall be located less than 5 feet from any side <br />or rear lot line on which the primary use is residential and 20 feet from an adjacent dwelling. <br />Cages shall remain stationary in the back yard. Chicken coops must comply with all other <br />applicable cage and enclosure requirements of Section 4-11-1110. <br />ARTICLE 13 <br />ANIMAL PERMIT <br />4-11-1305 <br />PERMIT REQUIRED <br /> (a) Permit required. An Animal Permit is required for the keeping of chickens on <br />parcels smaller than ** square feet, and for the keeping of any animals in a manner that would <br />otherwise exceed the limits or regulations set forth in the Municipal Code. Applicants for an <br />Animal Permit shall provide a complete application form and a fee as set forth in the City’s fee <br />schedule for the required review and inspection. The permit will specify animals covered and <br />number of animals permitted. <br />Page 4 City of San Leandro Printed on 8/27/2013