(1) The keeping of chicken hens on lots less than forty thousand (40,000) square feet is subject to the standards in subsection (h) of this section. This allowance for keeping of chicken hens does not permit commercial activities where otherwise prohibited or additional permitting or licensing is required.

(2) Animals raised for a fur-bearing purpose are prohibited within the City limits.

(3) Beekeeping will be restricted as described in subsection (i) of this section.

(1) Cow;

(2) Horse;

(3) American bison;

(4) Llama;

(5) Alpaca;

(6) Sheep;

(7) Swine;

(8) Goat;

(9) Mule;

(10) Donkey;

(11) Ratite;

(12) Duck;

(13) Goose;

(14) Chicken;

(15) Turkey;

(16) Rabbit;

(17) Honey bees (Apis mellifera).

(1) Except for the RS-1, RS2, RU, TSH zone(s), the Chief Animal Control Officer may issue temporary permits of not more than fourteen (14) days for the keeping of livestock not otherwise allowed for public exhibitions or entertainment events. The Chief Animal Control Officer may impose conditions on the permits as reasonably necessary for sanitation, safety, or hygiene. The permit may be revoked for a violation of the conditions of the permit or pertinent section of the Kenai Municipal Code. The City may charge a permit fee, which fee shall be as set forth in the City’s schedule of fees adopted by the City Council.

(2) Except in the RU zone, the Chief Animal Control Officer may, after notifying adjoining property owners in writing and allowing reasonable time for comment, issue a permit for the keeping of livestock for educational or youth activities, such as 4-H, Future Farmers of America, or Boy/Girl Scouts on lots not otherwise eligible under this section. The permit shall state the duration of the permit, which shall not exceed two (2) years, and the type and number of livestock to be kept. The Chief Animal Control Officer may impose conditions on the permits as reasonably necessary for sanitation, safety, or hygiene. The permit may be revoked for a violation of the conditions of the permit or KMC Title 3. Appeal of issuance or revocation of a permit may be made in writing to the Board of Adjustment. A permit may be renewed following written notice and reasonable time for comment to the adjoining property owners. The City may charge a permit fee, which fee shall be as set forth in the City’s schedule of fees adopted by the City Council.

(1) A maximum of twelve (12) chicken hens may be kept on lots in the Rural Residential (RR) zone with a permitted principal structure. In other zones where chicken hens are permitted on lots less than forty thousand (40,000) square feet, up to twelve (12) chicken hens may be kept on lots greater than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet. Except in the RR zone, no chicken hens may be kept on lots less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.

(2) If two (2) or more lots of continuous frontage are owned or leased by the same person(s) and the combined square footage of such lots otherwise meet the requirements of this section for the keeping of chicken hens, such lots will be considered a single lot for the purpose of this section. All chicken hens and appurtenances must be on the lot with the principal permitted structure.

(3) Chicken hens must be kept in an enclosed shelter or fully fenced in at all times.

(4) Chicken coops, hutches or other fully enclosed shelters must be located in the rear yard and must have a minimum setback of fifteen (15) feet from the side yards, ten (10) feet from the rear yard, and twenty-five (25) feet from residential dwellings on neighboring lots.

(5) Fences, corrals, pens, or other similar containment structures must be located in the rear yard and have a minimum setback of fifteen (15) feet from the side yards, ten (10) feet from the rear yard, and twenty-five (25) feet from residential dwellings on neighboring lots.

(6) All shelters and containment structures must be constructed of durable weather-resistant materials, secured, and kept in good repair.

(7) No person may slaughter chickens on site except when in an area of the property not visible to the public or adjoining properties.

(8) Chicken hens may not be kept in such a manner as to constitute a public nuisance as defined by this code.

(9) The keeping of chicken hens must be consistent with terms of this title and does not in or of itself constitute a nuisance or a disturbance.

(10) It is the responsibility and burden of the property owner to provide necessary information to the City, potentially including a survey performed by a registered surveyor, to verify that the conditions of this title are met if reasonably called into question.

(11) All feed for chickens must be stored securely to prevent access to rodents and other nondomestic animals.

(1) Colonies shall be managed in such a manner that the flight path of bees to and from the hive will not bring the bees into contact with people on adjacent property. To that end, colonies shall be situated at least twenty-five (25) feet from any lot line not in common ownership; or oriented with entrances facing away from adjacent property; or placed at least eight (8) feet above ground level; or placed behind a fence at least six (6) feet in height and extending at least ten (10) feet beyond each hive in both directions.

(2) No person shall keep more than four (4) hives on a lot of ten thousand (10,000) square feet or smaller, nor shall any person keep more than one (1) additional hive for each additional two thousand four hundred (2,400) square feet over ten thousand (10,000) on lots larger than ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

(3) It shall be a violation for any beekeeper to keep a colony or colonies in such a manner or in such a disposition as to cause any unhealthy condition to humans or animals.

(4) Beekeepers shall take appropriate care according to best management practices when transporting hives of bees. Bees being transported shall have entrance screens or be secured under netting.

(5) The term “hive” as used in this section means the single structure intended for the housing of a single bee colony. The term “colony” as used in this section means a hive and its equipment and appurtenances, including bees, comb, honey, pollen, and brood.