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d 111 DANE COUNTY P L N N i I N EVE LO PM ENT '-*aI / ; Room 116, City-County Building, Madison, Wisconsin 53703 y14esku. 5� s Fax (608) 267-1540 o Housing& June 10, 2016 Economic Development (608)266-4270,Rm.362 Kang Chang Planning 3714 Shiloh Road (608)266-4251,Rm.116 De Forest WI 53532 Records&Support RE: Keeping of rooster at 3714 Shiloh Road (608)266-4251,Rm. 116 Parcel #014/0810-034-0469-8 Zoning (608)266-4266,Rm. 116 Dear Kang Chang: On May 27, 2016,the Dane County Zoning Division received a written report about your property at 3714 Shiloh Road. The report stated that roosters are kept on your property and can be heard crowing in the neighborhood. The Dane County Code of Ordinances (DCCO)may be found at the following: https://danedocs.countyofdane.com/webdocs/pdf/ordinances/ord010.pdf. Section 10.01(19r) of the DCCO states that domestic fowl includes female chickens, ducks, and quail. Geese, turkeys, and pea fowl are not considered domestic fowl for the purposes of this ordinance. Section 10.195 of the DCCO states the following: 10.195 STANDARDS FOR KEEPING DOMESTIC FOWL IN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL YARDS. (1)Purpose. The purpose and intent of this section is to provide a listing of standards that shall apply to the keeping of domestic fowl in the yards of single family residences. The standards are designed to ensure that the keeping of fowl is done in a responsible manner that protects the public health, safety, and welfare and avoids conflicts with neighboring uses. (2) Use. The keeping of 6 domestic fowl in the yards of single family residences located in any zoning district shall be a permitted_use, if such use complies with the following: (a)Domestic fowl shall not be slaughtered. (b)Domestic fowl must have access to a covered enclosure. (c) Domestic fowl shall not be allowed to roam free and must be kept in a covered enclosure or fenced enclosure at all times. (d)Covered and fenced enclosures must be clean, dry and odor-free, and kept in a manner that will not disturb the use or enjoyment of adjacent lots. (3)Permits for covered enclosures. Notwithstanding the exemption set forth in section 10.04(1)(b)9.a.,zoning permits shall be required prior to the erection,placement or construction of covered enclosures. (4)Location of covered and fenced enclosures. 1.Covered and fenced enclosures shall be within the rear or side yard. 2. Covered and fenced enclosures shall not be closer than 25 feet to any residential structure on an adjacent lot.