HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. 24-14 ORDINANCE NO. 24-14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN
HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 6-1-4, RESTRICTIONS ON
KEEPING ANIMALS, BY ADDING NEW PROVISIONS TO ALLOW
RESIDENTS TO KEEP UP TO SIX FOWL.
ENACTMENTS:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS as follows:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 6, Animals, Article 6-1, Rules and Regulations, Section 6-1-4,
Restrictions on Keeping Animals
A. Unless permitted by THIS SECTION OR THE zZoning Ordinance, it is unlawful to keep or
cause to be kept any horses, mules, cattle, burros, goats, sheep, or other livestock, pigeons or
poultry within the corporate limits of the Town.
B. RESIDENTS ON A LOT THAT ISO E H A r l: ACRE On r ESS IN SSIZE AND
WITHIN A SINGLE-FAMILY ZONING DISTRICT MAY KEEP UP TO SIX FOWL,
PROVIDED ALL THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET:
1. THE KEEPING OF MALE FOWL, INCLUDING ROOSTERS, SHALL BE
PROHIBITED.
2. FOWL SHALL BE KEPT IN AN ENCLOSURE LOCATED IN THE REAR OR
SIDE YARD OF THE PROPERTY AT LEAST TWENTY FEET FROM A
NEIGHBORING PROPERTY LINE AND RESTRICT THE SIZE OF THE
ENCLOSURE TO A MAXIMUM OF TWO HUNDRED SQUARE FEET WITH A
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF EIGHT FEET.
3. THE ENCLOSURE SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND MANURE PICKED UP AND
DISPOSED OF OR COMPOSTED AT LEAST TWICE WEEKLY.
4. COMPOSTED MANURE SHALL BE KEPT IN A WAY THAT PREVENTS
MIGRATION OF INSECTS.
5. WATER SOURCES WITH ADEQUATE OVERFLOW DRAINAGE SHALL BE
PROVIDED.
6. FEED SHALL BE STORED IN INSECT-PROOF AND RODENT-PROOF
CONTAINERS.
6. FEED SHALL BE STORED IN INSECT-PROOF AND RODENT-PROOF
CONTAINERS.
7. FOWL SHALL BE PROHIBITED FROM RUNNING AT LARGE.
8. THE HEIGHT OF THE ENCLOSURE SHALL BE SHORTER THAN THE FENCE
LINE OF THE PROPERTY.
C. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, "FOWL" MEANS A COCK OR HEN OF THE
DOMESTIC CHICKEN.
RD. In addition to the provisions of subsection A,it is unlawful to keep,harbor or maintain more
than four household pets in any residence within the Town.
EE. For the purposes of this section, "household pets" mean any animal kept for pleasure rather
than utility; an animal of a species that has been bred and raised to live in or about the habitation
of humans and is dependent on people for food and shelter.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills,
Arizona,this 20th day of August 2024.
SECTION 2. In accordance with Article II, Sections 1 and 2, Constitution of Arizona, and the
laws of the State of Arizona, the City/Town Council has considered the individual property
rights and personal liberties of the residents of the City/Town and the probable impact of the
proposed ordinance on the cost to construct housing for sale or rent before adopting this
ordinance.
SECTION 3. Whereas, it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health and safety of the
Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona, an emergency is declared to exist, and this ordinance shall
become immediately operative and in force from and after the date of adoption.
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTES TO:TGi Dicke , Mayor MMiidlvi1liall, Town Clerk
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REVIEWED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Rachael Good in, Tow anager Aaron D. Arnson, Town Attorney
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