(a) 2 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS

4. The ten code violators were given a choice of removing their chickens from their
property or obtaining a chicken coop license. Of these cases, seven went on to
obtain their license and lawfully keep their chickens, and the other three removed
their chickens from City limits.
5. Only one citation has been issued for chickens this year. It was issued to a chicken
coop license holder who has repeatedly failed to keep their chickens in the manner
specified by code, i.e., the chickens were allowed to roam freely.
6. The total estimated costs for the City of Salem to perform inspections and process
current chicken coop licenses are approximately $2,812.50. The annual application
fee for a Chicken Coop license is $35.00, with additional charges of $12.50 for
processing and $2.50 for automation. The current year to date income from the
program is $2,500.00, leaving an estimated year to date deficit of $312.50.
7. Estimated costs to investigate and resolve the ten code violation cases for illegal·
chicken keeping exceed $1 ,500. The citation will generate additional expense, and
possibly some additional income, as the current cases are resolved in the Municipal
Court.
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