§ 29-03-550. Poultry.

Poultry may be kept in all zoning districts subject to the following conditions:

(1)

Four (4) females (hen (chicken), hen (turkey), duck, or goose) may be kept on any lot within the city.

(2)

In lots having an area of at least one-half (½) acre but less than one (1) acre, ten (10) females (hen (chicken), hen (turkey), duck, or goose) may be kept.

(3)

In lots of one (1) acre or larger, twenty-five (25) females (hen (chicken), hen (turkey), duck, or goose) may be kept per acre.

(4)

No rooster or male chickens mature enough to crow or otherwise disturb the peace shall be kept within the city.

(5)

Poultry permitted by this chapter shall be housed in outdoor species-appropriate housing.

(6)

Secure enclosures which protect the poultry from predators and allow for species specific behaviors including but not limited to roosting, scratching, dusting, and nesting, are required and shall be constructed prior to acquisition of the poultry. Roosting areas shall provide no less than two (2) square feet per bird. The enclosure shall provide adequate shade and must be located at least ten (10) feet from any other structure and at least five (5) feet from any lot line.

(7)

Poultry shall be provided with constant access to potable water in sufficient amount as to maintain good health.

(8)

Nothing in this section shall be construed as permitting the keeping of poultry in numbers that constitute an animal nuisance as prohibited by section 7-01-050 of the Alamogordo Code of Ordinances.

(Ord. No. 1493 , art. 4, 4-14-15)