1697ORDINANCE NO. 1697 (#16 - 2022)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE JACKSONVILLE
MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER SIX (LIVESTOCK AND FOWL) FOR THE CITY
OF JACKSONVILLE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council of the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas
to amend the Jacksonville Municipal Code and adopt the new Animal Control regulations set
forth below in an effort to encourage the humane treatment of animals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION ONE: Jacksonville Municipal Code §6.08.030, Small Animals and
Fowl — Compliance with Regulations, shall be amended to include and codified as follows:
Small animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and fowl, such as chickens,
pigeons, and turkeys, may be kept within the City limits, subject only to
applicable regulations contained in this Code. In no instance shall an owner
of such animals violate the noise restrictions of Jacksonville Municipal Code
9.36.032.
SECTION TWO: Jacksonville Municipal Code §6.08.040, Small Animals and
Fowl —Housing— Requirements and Floor Space, shall be amended and codified as follows:
A. Rabbits and other such four -legged, fur -bearing animals, shall be in an
enclosure that provides a minimum of four square feet (4 SF) per animal over
four (4) months of age;
B. Chickens or roosters must be confined in a pen, coop, or enclosure in
the backyard of the owner that is of sufficient height and strength to refrain
the animal, with an additional fencing enclosure surrounding the backyard of
the property owner. The internal pen, coop, or enclosure is subject to all city
and zoning building codes and must provide a minimum of three square (3
SF) cubic feet per chicken or rooster over four (4) months of age.
C. Turkeys, shall have four square feet (4 SF) per bird over four (4)
months of age;
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D. Pigeons and other similar fowl not specifically mentioned in this
subsection shall have two square feet (2 SF) per bird over four (4) months of
age.
In all instances, animal enclosures shall be maintained in a manner that does
not create offensive odors, fly breeding, or any other nuisance or condition
that is injurious to the public health, safety, or welfare.
SECTION THREE: Jacksonville Municipal Code §6.08.050, Small Animals and
Fowl — Housing — Distance f om Business Establishments and Residences, shall be amended
and codified as follows:
For the purpose of calculating the distance requirement of this section, the
distance of a small animal or fowl enclosure to an adjacent business,
residence, or public street must be measured in a straight line without regard
to intervening structures or objects The widths of alley, street rights-of-way,
and other public rights-of-way will be used in the measurement.
A. Chickens:
A maximum of three (3) chickens may be maintained in an enclosure no
closer than Fifty Feet (50') from any public street, business establishment
and/or any residence other than that of the owner of said animals.
A maximum of six (6) chickens may be maintained in an enclosure no
closer than Seventy -Five Feet (75') from any public street, business
establishment and/or any residence other than that of the owner of said
animals.
There are no restrictions on the number of chickens permitted on
residential parcels consisting of at least Two and One -Half (2.5) acres.
B. Roosters shall only be permitted on properties consisting of at least
Two and One -Half (2.5) acres or more.
C. In all circumstances, rabbits and other small animals not specifically
mentioned in this subsection shall be maintained no closer than One
Hundred Feet (100') from any public street, business establishment
and/or any residence other than that of the owner of said animals.
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SECTION FOUR: Nothing in this section shall be read to prohibit the rights of
any valid Homeowners' Association, Property Owners' Association, or any similar
organization from prohibiting the keeping of chickens within the bounds of its authority.
SECTION FIVE: All Ordinances, parts of Ordinances, or previous actions taken
by said Council in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION SIX: This Ordinance, necessary for the continued efficient delivery
of public services and for the benefit, health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of
Jacksonville, should be implemented immediately. Therefore, an emergency is hereby
declared, and this Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its date of passage.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 2022.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
BOB JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SUSAN DAVITT, CITY CLERK
STEPHANIE FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY
Never presented to City Council. Replaced with Ordinance 1703