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Backyard Hens February 21 & 27, 2018

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Backyard Hens

February 21 & 27, 2018

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• Survey conducted in 2016 • 74% of participants in favour of allowing backyard

hens • City conducted a review of the Zoning By-law and

Animal Control By-law • Three options presented for public feedback

Purpose

City of Cambridge Community Development Department

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Municipality Comparison Chart Waterloo Kitchener Guelph Norfolk Quinte West Kingston Niagara Falls Vancouver Woolwich

County of Brant London Peterborough

Backyard Hens Permitted with specific regulations No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes

No- however hens are permitted in a dwelling no no no

Type of dwelling unit Single, Semi or Town Single Detached only

Single and Multi-family zones

Minimum Lot size 0.4ha (1.0ac) 12.2m x 30.48m

Permit/Registration Process Yes with $50 registration fee Yes Yes

Pilot Project Yes Yes

Coop setback from rear lot line

1.2m adjacent to another rear yard, 2.5m adjacent to an adjacent property side yard 1.2m 1.2m 7.62m (25ft)

Coop setback from side lot line 2.5m 3m 1.2m 4.5m (15ft) 1m Coop setback from adjacent residential dwelling 15m 3m 3m 3m Coop setback from school 15m 7.5m 15m Coop setback from church 15m 7.5m 7.5m

Coop size max 3m x 3m, max height 4.5m

Min 0.37m2 (4ft2) and 0.92m2 (10ft) enclosed run space per hen

Front yard Not permitteed Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Side Yard Yes Not permitted Not permitted

Enclosure area Max area 9.2m2 (100ft2) Enclosure height max 2m Enforcement Licensing Yes d Yes Max number of hens 4 4 6 10 4 Minimum age of hens 4 months 4 months 4 months Roosters Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Slaughtering Not permitted Not permitted Sale of Eggs, manure or other products Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted

Tenants

Tenant must obtain permission from owner

Owners

Owner of hens must reside on property where hens are kept

Owner of hens must reside on property where hens are kept

Consent from Neighbours Yes Yes

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Benefits and Concerns

City of Cambridge Community Development Department

Benefits Concerns

Locally produced, better tasting eggs Potential nuisances such as odour from manure and/or food scraps and noise from clucking

Greater ability for individuals to control food sources

Potential source of disease including salmonella and in rare cases spread of avian influenza to humans

Better conditions for hens in comparison to industrial farms

Attraction of predators such as rats, coyotes, raccoons, foxes, skunks, weasels, mice etc. to the hens, eggs and feed

Pest control as hens can consume weeds and bugs

Animal health and humane treatment if hens are not properly cared for or stop producing eggs

Provides education to children about where food comes from

Lack of expertise in current staff complement to evaluate if proper treatment is being maintained

Compost of manure to create fertilizer Trespass of hens on neighbouring properties

Reduced energy usage and carbon emissions associated with transporting food

Conflict between neighbouring properties household pets such as dogs and cats Housing and/or disposal for abandoned and/or seized hens By-law Enforcement increased responsibility

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Backyard Hens only permitted in Rural Residential and Agricultural zoned properties

Option 1 – Status quo

City of Cambridge Community Development Department

Strengths Limitations No concerns regarding chickens and nuisances

No ability for interested residents to have hens

No impact on by-law enforcement Lose of education experience No public health concerns Higher egg costs for residents who

were interested in having hens No concern for hen treatment, abandonment or seizure No neighbour disputes

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No enforcement unless a complaint is received

Option 2 – Permit with Regulations

City of Cambridge Community Development Department

Strengths Limitations Limited involvement for By-law and/or Animal Control staff

Potential nuisance, health, conflict concerns as identified

Accommodates residents interested in having hens with regulations to protect neighbours

Current staff have no expertise in how to ensure proper health of hens is maintained Additional responsibilities for by-law enforcement staff and/or Animal Control staff if complaints are made Cost to train staff and inspect when complaints are received

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Definition Backyard Hens – means the keeping of female chickens in

the rear yard

Draft Regulations

City of Cambridge Community Development Department

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Property Regulations • Minimum lot area of 500m2 • Minimum 3m setback from property lines • Maximum of 4 hens • No roosters • Only permitted in rear yard • Owner of the hens must reside on the property • Permitted in single detached and semi-detached residential

zones • Property must be fenced

Draft Regulations

City of Cambridge Community Development Department

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Coop Regulations •Coops must be constructed and maintained:

a) to provide protection from weather and be adequately ventilated; b) to exclude rodents and predators c) with floor that is resistant to moisture and mold and retains heat in the cold weather d) with a chicken box sufficient to accommodate all hens; e) with a perch area sufficient to accommodate all hens; and f) with an accessible dust bath area • Coops and runs are maintained in a clean condition; • Coops and runs are maintained to ensure that smells do not cause a nuisance to

the residents of any neighbouring property or any residents of the City; • Coop floors are lined with shavings, straw or other appropriate materials to absorb

manure and facilitate cleaning; • Coops are deep cleaned at least two times yearly including the disinfecting of

troughs, perches and nests;

Draft Regulations

City of Cambridge Community Development Department

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Care and Maintenance Regulations • Feeders and water containers are provided and are cleaned and disinfected regularly; • All stored feed is kept in rodent proof containers and secured at all times to prevent

rodents and other animals from accessing it; • Feeding of hens is done in a manner that minimizes the attraction of rodents and other

animals; • Manure and droppings are cleaned out daily and stored in a secured container until

disposed of in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations; • Each hen is banded with such band containing current contact information for the hens

owner; • Hens have access to an enclosed outdoor run area; • Deceased hens are disposed of at a livestock disposal facility, through the services of a

veterinarian, chicken exchange program or through a facility as approved by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and are disposed of in accordance with all laws;

• There is no sale of eggs, manure or other products associated with the keeping of hens; • No slaughtering or butchering of hens is done on the property; and, • Hens are kept in accordance with all other laws including the City’s by-laws respecting

noise, lot maintenance, property standards, and animals as well as provincial legislation. respecting the keeping of animals.

Draft Regulations

City of Cambridge Community Development Department

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• Regulations for keeping of hens • City maintained registry system • One-time inspection fee with inspection by

by-law enforcement staff

Option 3 – Registry and one-time inspection fee

City of Cambridge Community Development Department

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Option 3 – Registry and one-time inspection fee

City of Cambridge Community Development Department

Strengths Limitations Registry allows the City to know where hens are within the City

Potential nuisance, health, conflict concerns as identified

Accommodates residents interested in having hens with regulations to protect neighbours

Current staff have no expertise in how to ensure proper health of hens is maintained

One-time inspection to ensure facilities comply with regulations

Additional responsibilities for by-law enforcement staff Cost to train staff, set up registry system, conduct one-time and complaint based inspections

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Next Steps

City of Cambridge Community Development Department

• Provide your feedback on each of the options today

• On-line survey available on February 21 closes March 22nd at cambridge.ca/backyardhens

• Formal Public Meeting report - Spring 2018 • Recommendation report – Summer 2018

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Contacts

City of Cambridge Community Development Department

Deanne Friess [email protected] (519) 740-4684 ext4520

Nicole Papke [email protected] (519)740-4684 ext4501

Website: cambridge.ca/backyardhens

mailto:[email protected]
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