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M eeting L ocation: M unicipal C enter
7100 147th S treet West
Apple Valley, M innesota 55124
The Urban Af f airs Advisory C ommittee has returned to regular meetings in the
City C ouncil chambers. Audience seating is f ully available. The meeting can still
be viewed and heard digitally via GoToWebinar and public viewing will be by
viewing or in-person attendance. Access inf ormation is posted on the city's
website.
July 27, 2021
URBA N A FFA IRS A D VISO RY C O MMIT T EE T EN TAT IVE A G EN D A
6:00 P M
1.C all to Order
2.Approve Agenda
3.Approve Minutes
A.A pprove Minutes of May 25, 2021, Regular Meeting
4.Action Items
5.Other Business
A.Review Draft Animal Ordinance Allowing Chickens to be Kept on
Single-Family Residential Properties
B.Tentative Schedule for Next UA C ommittee Meeting
Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
6.Adjourn
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UR B A N A F FA I R S A D V I S O RY ME E T I NG D AT E :J uly 27, 2021
S E C T I O N:S pecial Notification
Description:
The Urban Affairs Advisory Committee has returned to regular meetings in the City Council
chambers. Audience seating is fully avail able. The meeting can stil l be viewed and heard
digitally via GoToWebinar and public vi ewi ng will be by viewing or i n-person attendance.
Access information is posted on the city's website.
S taff Contact:
B reanna Vincent, P lanning Department A ssistant
D epartment / Division:
C ommunity D evelopment Department
AC T I O N RE Q UE S T E D:
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S UM M ARY:
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B AC K G RO UND :
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UR B A N A F FA I R S A D V I S O RY ME E T I NG D AT E:J uly 27, 2021
S E C T I O N:Approve Minutes
Description:
A pprove Minutes of May 25, 2021, Regular Meeting
S taff Contact:
B reanna Vincent, P lanning Department A ssistant
D epartment / Division:
C ommunity D evelopment Department
AC T I O N RE Q UE S T E D:
Approve minutes of regular meeting of May 25, 2021.
S UM M ARY:
T he minutes of the Urban Affairs Advisory C ommittee meeting are attached for your review
and approval.
B AC K G RO UND :
State statute requires the creation and preservation of meeting minutes which document the
official actions and proceedings of public governing bodies.
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AT TAC HM E NT S:
Minutes
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
URBAN AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
May 25, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City of Apple Valley Urban Affairs Advisory Committee meeting was called to order by
Chair Sharon Schwartz at 6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Sharon Schwartz, Sandy Breuer*, Pamela Sohlberg, Walton Mahlum,
John Vegter, and Ann Arens
Members Absent: Linda Blake
Staff Present: Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist, Planner/Economic
Development Specialist Alex Sharpe
*Virtual attendee
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Schwartz asked if there were any changes to the agenda.
MOTION: Breuer moved, seconded by Sohlberg, approving the agenda. Ayes - 6 -
Nays - 0.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 27, 2021
Chair Schwartz asked if there were any changes to the minutes.
MOTION: Vegter moved, seconded by Mahlum, approving the minutes of the
meeting of April 27, 2021. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0.
4. ACTION ITEMS
A. Authorize Staff to Prepare a Draft Revised Animal Ordinance for Review
Staff and committee members first discussed what the objective of the meeting is.
Committee members discussed whether to allow chickens in the various residential
lots; R-1, R-2, and R-3.
Staff discussed the minimum lot sizes for each zone and required setbacks.
The committee then discussed whether to prohibit roosters, the number of hens allowed,
and whether to allow butchering.
Committee members then discussed the number of chicks allowed and the length of time
they would be allowed to be kept.
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Several committee members expressed interest in Edina’s ordinance that allows chicks in
addition to hens for educational purposes only.
Staff advised they would take a closer look at this ordinance.
Planner Sharpe advised that any definitions will be prepared by the City Attorney.
Planner Sharpe provided the three primary trends observed in other backyard chicken
ordinances regarding whether to require permitting or registration.
The committee discussed whether to require a permit or registration and if this would be
required yearly, biannual, or a lifetime and whether a fee would be required.
Several committee members expressed interest in not requiring educational training but
offering sources where further information could be obtained.
The committee discussed multiple options regarding neighbor notification: 350’ radius,
properties immediately adjacent, or not at all.
Committee members discussed setbacks for backyard chickens.
Planner Sharpe provided information on the difference between setbacks and easements.
The committee discussed 5’ and 10’ setbacks for rear and side lot lines.
Planner Sharpe provided examples of several lots in the community with sample setbacks
shown.
Committee members discussed requiring neighboring home setbacks, coops closer to subject’s
homes than neighbors, and whether to require a setback from neighboring structures such as
pools, sheds, and playgrounds.
The committee expressed concerns on how these recommendations would be enforced by the
City.
Staff advised that it would depend on whether a permit is being required. For example, with
sheds under 200 sq. ft., a permit is not required but residents will contact staff, and an
application for permit would be developed. Planning staff would be a resource to discuss
setback and easement requirements. Another option would be to require a site plan.
Planner Sharpe provided information discussed at previous meetings for chicken coop sizes,
materials, chicken runs, etc.
The committee discussed square footage requirements per bird, size limits, building materials,
whether to require a rooftop or cover over runs, and if coops would be considered an
accessory structure.
Several committee members expressed interest in having a requirement for removal of coops
when no longer using.
The committee discussed whether to require coop waste to be disposed of with trash hauler.
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Staff recommended that composting on site not be initially allowed for coop waste given the
potential for nuisance complaints.
Committee and staff discussed the recent events regarding salmonella outbreaks and backyard
poultry, now with multiple states reporting an incident.
MOTION: Vegter moved, seconded by Mahlum, to authorize staff to draft an
ordinance that approves backyard chickens. Ayes - 3 - Nays - 3.
MOTION: Breuer moved, seconded by Mahlum, to authorize staff to prepare a draft
revised Animal Ordinance. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Next Urban Affairs meeting is scheduled for July 27, 2021
6. ADJOURN
Hearing no further comments from the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee, Chair Schwartz
asked for a motion to adjourn.
MOTION: Sohlberg moved, seconded by Mahlum to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 p.m.
Ayes - 6- Nays - 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Breanna Vincent, Department Assistant
Approved by the Urban Affairs Advisory Committee
on 7/27/2021 . Sharon Schwartz, Chair
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UR B A N A F FA I R S A D V I S O RY ME E T I NG D AT E:J uly 27, 2021
S E C T I O N:Other B usiness
Description:
Review Draf t A nimal Ordinance A llowing C hickens to be Kept on S ingle-F amily R esidential
P roperties
S taff Contact:
A lex Sharpe, P lanning and E conomic Dev. S pec.
D epartment / Division:
C ommunity D evelopment Department
AC T I O N RE Q UE S T E D:
T he committee is asked to review the draft ordinance to provide feedback and comments so
that a draft can be prepared for a public hearing.
S UM M ARY:
At the last Urban Affairs Advisory C ommittee (UA A C) meeting, the committee
unanimously directed staff to develop a draft animal ordinance that would allow chickens to
be kept on single-family properties within the community.
T he C ommittee discussed nine primary topics and provided staff with direction on how to
craft an ordinance that reflected the outcomes sought by the C ommittee. T hese topics, and
the committee's thoughts are detailed below.
Where would chickens be permitted - T he majority of the committee sought to allow
chickens to be kept in all single-family zones. However, a member held a dissenting
position stating that they felt chickens should remain as an agricultural animal as
defined by the current ordinance.
The draf t ordinance allows chickens to be kept in Institutional and all single-
f amily zones, this includes R-1, R-2, R-3, and Planned Developments with
single-f amily.
Should roosters be prohibited - T he C ommittee was unanimous that the keeping of
roosters should be prohibited.
The draf t ordinance prohibits roosters, which is consistent with all surrounding
communities.
T he total number of chickens/hens permitted on a single-family lot - T he committee
was mixed with either four or five hens permitted. T he majority of the Committee felt
that a maximum of five hens be permitted. A dditionally, chicks were sought to be
permitted on Institutional properties for the purpose of education.
The draf t ordinance allows f or five hens on single f amily property and chicks to
be kept f or education purposes on Institutionally zoned properties. Additionally,
chicks are def ined as a chicken aged 0-4 weeks, which is consistent with the
University of Minnesota, and neighboring City def initions. The draf t code does
not restrict the number of chicks but once they are aged enough to be def ined as
adults the total number permitted is limited to f ive. As with past ordinances
should there be an issue staf f will work with the owner towards a resolution but
a clearly def ined shorter timef rame allows f or consistency. This is consistent
with surrounding cities that have allowed f our to six chickens.
Butchering - permitted or prohibited? - T he C ommittee unanimously recommended that
butchering be prohibited.
The draf t ordinance prohibits butchering. This is consistent with surrounding
communities.
Permitting requirements - T he committee was unanimous that if a permit is required that
the permit not require neighbors to sign-off. However, the permit duration, neighbor
notification, and education requirements were mixed.
In concert with the C ity Attorney, staf f has created the draf t ordinance to include
a permit requirement that seeks to be representative of all commissioners. The
draf t requires a permit, which is renewed biannually but only requires a f ee f or
the f irst application. This allows the C ity to track chicken coops to determine a
total number within the C ity. This also allows f or the C ity to require removal of
the coop if it is no longer in use.
Per the direction of the Committee, an educational requirement is not a
condition of approval, but will be advised as part of the application materials.
The City Attorney opined that neighbor notif ication is problematic unless the
neighbor is provided a f orum to express concerns. As a public hearing is not
recommended, the C ity Attorney has advised that neighbor notif ication be
removed f rom the ordinance and permitting requirements. Staf f intends to create
an inf ormational handout/webpage f or residents that will include the best
practice of notif ying neighbors.
The permit requires a site plan that details setbacks, size, and location of
neighboring structures to ensure compliance. Additionally, building materials are
required to meet all other accessory structure standards, which prohibits less
prof essional materials.
Setbacks - T he C ommittee had a general consensus on the required setbacks. Each of
these is detailed below.
Front yard - Not permitted
Rear yard - 10'
Side yard - 10'
C oop must be closer to subject property dwelling than to neighboring properties
dwelling
25' setback from any neighboring structure
50' from a neighboring dwelling
All of these provisions are included in the draf t ordinance.
Staf f is recommending the C ommittee f urther discuss the 25' and 50'
requirements from neighboring structures/dwellings. The primary structure
setback in most zones is 30' f rom the rear and 10' f or the side. A 50'
setback will prevent many corner lots f rom having an adequate location, or
f orce the chicken coop to be more visible.
Based on practices f rom other cities the requirement that the coop be
closer to the subject parcel's dwelling is typically suf f icient. Typically
ordinances contain either a setback requirement f rom neighboring
structures, or the requirement that the coop be closer to the subject
parcels dwelling, not both.
Chicken coop size and materials - T he Committee was in consensus on the size and
materials and only differed on whether a coop is counted towards the total accessory
structures on a lot, or if it is in addition.
The draf t code requires a coop to have 5 sq. f t. per chicken and 10 sq. f t. f or
each chicken in the run with a maximum size of 100 sq. f t.
Building materials must be consistent with other accessory structures and be
"prof essionally constructed or out of similar standards and materials".
The code requires the run to have a f ull roof as this was advised by the
University of Minnesota Extension Services staff .
The draf t code considers coops as accessory structures. C ode allows two
accessory structures per lot.
Coop waste - T he C ommittee sought regular cleaning and that coop waste not be
permitted to be composted on site.
The draf t ordinance requires the coop to be kept in a clean manner and that all
waste be disposed of through a licensed hauler.
Food Storage - Committee recommendations varied, however the C ity A ttorney was
able to create code consistent with other cities and other sections of C ity Ordinance in
accordance with animal feed.
T he draft code requires that feed be stored in metal, water-tight, rodent resistant
containers which is consistent with neighboring cities and Apple Valley ordinance
regarding animal feed.
B AC K G RO UND :
T he UA A C was directed by the C ity C ouncil to research and develop a draft ordinance in
December of 2020. UA A C began their work in February 2021 with a presentation from a
community advocate and a University of Minnesota Extension Services staff member
detailing other city's ordinances and best practices.
Since that time, the UA A C has expanded their research on other city's ordinances, sought an
understanding of Apple Valley's ordinance particularly with single-family lots, setbacks,
accessory structures, and other pertinent zoning/code provisions.
T he committee is asked to review the draft ordinance and provide feedback and comments so
that a draft can be prepared for a public hearing.
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Ordinance
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CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
ORDINANCE NO. _________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA, REVISING
CHAPTER 91 OF THE CITY CODE REGULATING ANIMALS BY
ESTABLISHING PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS FOR
THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS WITHIN THE CITY
The City Council of Apple Valley ordains:
Section 1. Chapter 91 of the Apple Valley City Code is amended by adding to Section
91.01 the following definitions to be alphabetized with the existing definitions and to read as
follows:
§ 91.01 DEFINITIONS.
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CHICK. A chicken between the age of 0 to 4 weeks.
CHICKEN. Fowl of the genus Gallus and species Gallus domesticus that is commonly
referred to as domesticated fowl.
CHICKEN COOP. Any structure used for the housing of chickens.
CHICKEN RUN. A outdoor area for the keeping and exercising of chickens.
ROOSTER. A male chicken.
Section 2. Chapter 91 of the Apple Valley City Code is amended by revising Section
91.06(D)(1) to read as follows:
§ 91.06 ANIMALS WITHIN CITY LIMITS.
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(D) Keeping of certain animals prohibited.
(1) Prohibited animals. No person shall keep, maintain or harbor within the city
any of the following animals:
(a) Any animal or species prohibited by Minnesota or federal law.
(b) Farm poultry or farm animal, except in the following cases:
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1. Farm poultry or farm animals may be kept on property zoned
for agricultural uses.
2. Horses may be kept on property zoned R-1 Single Family
Residential (minimum lot size of 40,000 sq. ft.).
3. Chickens when kept in compliance with this chapter.
Section 3. Chapter 91 of the Apple Valley City Code is amended by adding Section
91.07 to read as follows:
§ 91.07 KEEPING OF CHICKENS.
(A) Chicken permit required. It is unlawful for any person to keep, harbor, maintain,
possess, or otherwise control any chicken within the city, except:
(1) On property zoned for agricultural uses (A);
(2) A chick kept for educational purposes on property zoned for institutional
uses (P); or
(3) Pursuant to a permit issued by the city under this subdivision on a property
zoned R-1, R-2, or R-3, or on a property designated for one family detached dwelling within a
planned development.
(B) Permit application and fees. An application for a permit hereunder shall be filed
with the Community Development Director or his/her designee upon an application form
furnished by the city. The permit fee, which shall be paid and filed with the permit application,
shall be in an amount established by City Council resolution. A permit issued hereunder shall be
for the duration of two years from the date of issuance. The initial permit application shall
include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) The full name and address of the following persons:
(a) The applicant signed thereto; and
(b) The owner(s) of the premises on which chickens are sought to be kept
and for which the permit would apply.
(2) The street address of the premises on which chickens are sought to be kept.
(3) The number of chickens sought to be kept on the premises up to a maximum
of five.
(4) A detailed sketch plan of the premises on which chickens are sought to be
kept. The sketch plan shall include: the location of the residence on the premises; the location of
accessory structures on the premises; and the location, dimensions, and design of the chicken
coop and chicken run and setbacks to the side and rear property lines. The information regarding
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the coop and run shall establish compliance with the chicken coop and chicken run specifications
provided in this subdivision.
(5) A statement certifying whether the property's homeowners' association rules,
if any, prohibit the keeping of chickens on the property for which the application is sought.
(6) If the applicant is not the fee owner of the premises on which the chickens
are sought to be kept and for which the permit would apply, the application shall be signed by all
fee owners of the premises.
(7) Any other and further information the city deems necessary.
(C) Permit renewal application. At least 30 days prior to the expiration of the current
permit, the applicant shall file with the Community Development Director or his/her designee
on a form prepared by the city an application for permit renewal. There shall not be a fee for a
timely filed application for permit renewal. The renewal permit application shall include, but not
be limited to, the following:
(1) The number of chickens the applicant currently maintains on the property;
(2) Confirmation that the chicken coop and chicken run remain in the same
location on the premises. If the applicant seeks to move the location of the structure, the
applicant shall file an initial permit application and pay the permit fee therefor; and
(3) Any other and further information the city deems necessary.
(D) Granting or denying issuance of permit. The Community Development Director or
his/her designee may grant an initial or renewal permit under this subdivision; however, a permit
may not be issued or renewed unless the application filed demonstrates compliance with the
requirements of this subdivision. A permit shall not be issued or renewed until the city inspects
and approve the premises, including the chicken coop and chicken run, at which chickens are
sought to be kept. At the city’s discretion, the inspection may occur through the review of
documentation and photos specified by the city. The Community Development Director or
his/her designee shall deny a permit hereunder for any of the following reasons:
(1) The application is incomplete or contains false, fraudulent or deceptive
statements.
(2) The applicant does not or has not complied with one or more of the
provisions of this subdivision.
(3) The premises for which the permit is sought, including, but not limited to, the
proposed or existing chicken coop or chicken run, is not in compliance with any provisions of
this subdivision, other City Code provisions or state laws relating to zoning, health, fire, building
or safety.
(4) The proposed chicken coop or chicken run would result in a violation of or
be inconsistent with the accessory structure zoning regulations elsewhere in this Code.
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(5) The applicant or owner of the premises where the chickens are to be kept has
been convicted of a violation under this subdivision or a similar regulation of this state or
political subdivision thereof.
(6) The applicant does not own or lease the chickens proposed to be kept on the
premises.
(7) The applicant is not the occupant of the premises for which the permit is
sought to be issued.
(8) The applicant failed to provide before the initial permit application the
neighbor notification required by this subdivision.
(E) Conditions of permit. A permit granted under this subdivision shall be subject to the
following conditions:
(1) Occupancy. The owner of the chickens must occupy the premises for which
the permit is issued;
(2) Inspection. The premises, including the chicken coop and chicken run
thereon, for which a permit is issued shall at all reasonable times be open to inspection by the
Community Development Director or his/her designee or any other city official to determine
compliance with this subdivision, other City Code provisions and state laws relating to zoning,
health, fire, building or safety;
(3) Transferability of permit. A permit issued hereunder shall be
nontransferable. It is unlawful to keep, harbor, maintain, possess, or otherwise control any
chicken on property that is not identified on the permit.
(4) Specifications for chicken feed. All feed for the chickens shall be stored in
metal, water-tight, vermin-proof containers with properly fitting lids.
(5) Specifications of chicken coop and chicken run. A chicken coop and chicken
run are required. The construction and location of the chicken coop and chicken run shall be in
compliance with the applicable building and zoning regulations of the city and the following
requirements:
(a) The interior floor space of the chicken coop shall be a minimum size
of five square feet for each chicken authorized under the permit.
(b) The chicken coop and chicken run shall be professionally constructed
or of similar construction standards and materials. The exterior finish materials of the chicken
coop shall be: (i) weather-resistant, protective covering material, decay-resistant wood, or if
exterior finish wood is not decay resistant, then the wood finish shall be protected from the
elements and decay by paint or protective covering (e.g., siding, fascia wrap); and (ii) in
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accordance with the accessory structure regulations set forth in the zoning regulations in this
Code.
(c) The construction of and materials used for the chicken coop and
chicken run must be adequate to prevent access by rodents.
(d) The chicken run shall be attached to the chicken coop. The chicken
coop and run shall be deemed as a single accessory structure and subject to the accessory
structure regulations set forth in the zoning regulations of this Code.
(e) The floor area of the chicken run shall be a minimum size of ten
square feet for each chicken authorized under the permit.
(f) The total square footage of the chicken coop and chicken run shall not
exceed 100 square feet.
(g) The chicken run shall be fully enclosed by fencing or other similar
material and may include a roof instead of fencing over the top of the run.
(h) The chicken coop and chicken run shall be located on the premises in
compliance with the following setbacks: (i) at least ten feet from the rear lot line; (ii) at least ten
feet from the side lot lines; (iii) at least 25 feet from all structures located on a neighboring
property; (iv) at least 50 feet from a residential building on a neighboring property; and (v) the
chicken coop and chicken run shall be closer to the residence on the permitted property than an
inhabitable building on a neighboring property.
(i) The chicken coop and chicken run, or any portion thereof, shall not be
located in the front yard, which is defined as any area located between the front lot line and the
front setback line or front building line, whichever is further from the front lot line, running from
side lot line to side lot line.
(j) The chicken coop and chicken run shall be kept in good repair as to be
in compliance with the property maintenance regulations elsewhere in this Code.
(k) The chicken coop and chicken run shall be kept in a sanitary and
odor-free condition, including the regular and frequent removal and proper disposal of any
accumulated chicken feces or waste, dirt or filth that could create a safety or health hazard.
Composting of chicken feces and waste is prohibited.
(l) The chicken coop and chicken run shall be immediately removed
when: (i) a permit granted under this subdivision expires or is revoked; or (ii) when the chicken
coop and chicken run are no longer used for harboring chickens.
(m) Supplying electricity to the chicken coop or chicken run by extension
cord is not permitted. A separate electrical permit shall be required to install a supply of
electricity to the chicken coop or chicken run.
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(6) Regulations. The keeping, harboring, maintaining, or possessing of any
chicken under a permit issued pursuant to this subdivision shall be in accordance with the
following:
(a) No more than five chickens shall be kept or harbored on the premises
to which the permit applies.
(b) Roosters are prohibited.
(c) Slaughtering of chickens on any property zoned for residential or
institutional use is prohibited.
(d) No chickens shall be kept, maintained, housed or permitted inside any
residential dwelling or any garage.
(e) Chickens shall be kept in the chicken coop or chicken run at all times.
When transferring a chicken into or out of the coop or run, the chicken shall be transported in a
fully enclosed container such as a cage.
(f) Chickens shall not be kept in such a manner as to constitute a public
nuisance. Any violation of the provisions of this subdivision shall be deemed a public nuisance.
(g) No chicken eggs shall be sold or offered for sale; all chicken eggs
shall be for personal use or consumption.
(7) Revocation of permit. A violation of any provision of this subdivision or any
provisions of the permit issued hereunder shall constitute grounds for revocation of a permit.
Section 4. Summary approved. The City Council hereby determines that the text of the
summary marked "Official Summary of Ordinance No. _____” a copy of which is attached hereto
clearly informs the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance. The City Council further
determines that publication of the title and such summary will clearly inform the public of the
intent and effect of the ordinance.
Section 5. Filing. A copy of the ordinance shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk.
This copy shall be available for inspection by any persons during regular office hours.
Section 6. Publication. The City Clerk shall publish the title of this ordinance and the
official summary in the official newspaper of the City with notice that a printed copy of the
ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at the Office of the
City Clerk.
Section 7. Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and the
publication of its title and the official summary.
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PASSED by the City Council this ____ day of ________, 2021.
Clint Hooppaw, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pamela J. Gackstetter, City Clerk
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CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA, REVISING
CHAPTER 91 OF THE CITY CODE REGULATING ANIMALS BY
ESTABLISHING PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS FOR
THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS WITHIN THE CITY.
The following is the official summary of Ordinance No. ____ passed by the City Council of Apple
Valley on _________________, 2021:
Chapter 91 of the City Code is revised to add chicken related definitions and to permit
the keeping of up to five chickens on property zoned “R-1,” “R-2,” or “R-3,” or on
property designated for one family detached dwelling within a planned
development, subject to regulations and a two year permit. Chapter 91 of the City
Code is amended to permit the keeping of a chick for educational purposes on
property zoned “P” for institutional uses.
A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office
hours in the office of the City Clerk at the Apple Valley Municipal Center, 7100 147th Street W.,
Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124.
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UR B A N A F FA I R S A D V I S O RY ME E T I NG D AT E:J uly 27, 2021
S E C T I O N:Other B usiness
Description:
Tentative Schedule f or Next UA Committee Meeting
S taff Contact:
B reanna Vincent, P lanning Department A ssistant
D epartment / Division:
C ommunity D evelopment Department
AC T I O N RE Q UE S T E D:
T he Urban Affairs Advisory C ommittee will meet the fourth Tuesday of each month on an
as-needed basis.
S UM M ARY:
T he next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, August 24, 2021.
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