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(2) The enclosure shall remain completely enclosed to prevent unwanted intrusion by outside animals and migratory birds. (3) A confined exercise area must be provided for the animals. The exercise area shall be fenced off to prevent the animals from roaming at large. (3). Manure shall not be permitted to accumulate on the property. Manure shall be removed at least once (1) per week, but while on the property shall be properly stored. (h) Setbacks. All enclosures must maintain a minimum setback of ten (10) feet from all property lines and must maintain a minimum setback of thirty (30) feet from all adjacent inhabited structures. (1) If 100% opaque fencing (privacy fencing) is utilized for the exercise area, said fencing is subject to the standard fence regulations and setbacks within City Code Chapter 117. If alternative fencing is used (for example, chain link fencing), then said fencing shall be no closer than ten (10) feet to a property line. (i) Prohibition of nuisance animals. No animals of any type may be maintained on any parcel within the city, no matter what size the parcel, if the maintenance of said animals creates a nuisance as defined in chapter 30. SECTION 2. PURPOSE The purpose of this amendment is to reduce the minimum lot size required to maintain chickens on a property as well as to include provisions to consider beekeeping through the issuance of a conditional use permit. SECTION 3. SUMMARY The following official summary of Ordinance #12-06 has been approved by the City Council of the City of Ramsey as clearly informing the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance. It is the intent and effect of Ordinance #12 -06 to reduce the minimum lot size required to maintain chickens on a property and to allow for beekeeping with certain safety provisions through the issuance of a conditional use permit. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE The effective date of this ordinance is thirty (30) days after its passage and publication, subject to City Charter Section 3.9. Passed by the Ramsey City Council this the 12 day of June, 2012. f°1 GG Mayor