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048-25 (ProposedOrdAmendmentChapter16Zoning(BackyardChickens)) RESOLUTION Action; BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: Februa!y26, 2025� AEproved y DIRECTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CHAPTER 165, ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 165—ZONING ARTICLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS, AMENDMENTS,AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS Part 101 —General Provisions ARTICLE II SUPPLEMENTARY USE REGULATIONS; PARKING; BUFFERS; AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES Part 204—Additional Regulations for Specific Uses ARTICLE IV AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS Part 402—RP Residential Performance District WHEREAS,aproposal to amend Chapter 165—Zoning Ordinance to add a definition for chicken coops, add additional regulations for backyard chickens and chicken coops, and add backyard chickens to the permitted uses in the RP (Residential Performance) District was considered; and WHEREAS, the amendment will be referred to the Development Review and Regulations Committee (DRRC) for review at their next regular meeting; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors discussed the proposed changes on February 26, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds it appropriate in the public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice to direct the Frederick County Planning Commission to hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to Chapter 165 —Zoning Ordinance; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT REQUESTED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors, that in the interest of public health,safety,general welfare,and good zoning practice,the Frederick County Planning Commission hold a public bearing to consider changes to address Chapter 165 — Zoning Ordinance to add a definition for chicken coops, add additional regulations for backyard chickens and chicken coops, and add backyard chickens to the permitted uses in the RP (Residential Perforrxrance) District. No. 049-25 Passed this 26"' day of February 2025 by the following recorded vote: Josh E. Ludwig, Chainnan Aye John F, Jewell Aye Heather H. Lockridge Aye Robert W. Wells Aye Blaine P. Dunii No Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye Robert T. Liero Aye A COPY ATTEST Michael L, Bollhoefer Frederick County Ad inistrator No. 048-25 Q) 4 ' COUNTY of FREDERICK w ® � `Y ® � Department of Planning and Development 540/665-5651 1758 Fax: 540/665-6395 MEMORANDUM TO: Frederick County Board of Supervisors FROM: Kayla Peloquin, AICP, Planner II RE: Ordinance Amendment— Backyard Chickens DATE: February 19, 2025 Proposal: Ordinance amendments to allow backyard chickens in residential districts have been considered and denied by the Board of Supervisors in 2018, 2020, and 2022. This proposed ordinance amendment to allow backyard chickens accessory to any single-family detached residence in the Residential Performance (RP), Residential Planned Community (R4), and Residential Recreational Community (R5)Zoning Districts was initiated at the request of a Board member. Even if the County adopted an ordinance on backyard chickens,all properties would still be subject to private covenants and deed restrictions, including HOA regulations, which are not enforced by the County. Previous discussions of chicken ordinances contemplated whether an administrative permit should be required, minimum lot sizes, maximum number of chickens, restrictions on other species, screening and location of coops, and limitations on types of dwellings. Staff researched backyard chicken ordinances in other localities in the valley and throughout Virginia. Roughly half of the localities researched required a permit and roughly half did not. Those that require permits typically do not have high levels of participation and the vast majority of complaints regarding chickens were for properties that did not have a permit. Current Standard: Backyard chickens are not permitted in any suburban residential zoning districts. Chickens are permitted in the RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District (§165-401.02) under "Agriculture, farming, dairies, animal husbandry, and forestry" and are not subject to additional zoning regulations other than setbacks for accessory structures. Summary & Requested Action: The Board of Supervisors discussed this item on September 25,2024,and recommended staff draft an ordinance for review and further consideration. Staff is seeking a recommendation from the Board of Supervisors for referral of the proposed ordinance amendment to the Development 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 Page 2 of 2 Review and Regulations Committee (DRRC) for further discussion and the authorization to schedule public hearings for the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. Attachments: 1. Draft Ordinance 2. Code Comparison Research Draft Revised 2/10/2025 Chapter 165—Zoning Ordinance ARTICLE I General Provisions; Amendments; And Conditional Use Permits Part 101 General Provisions §165-101.02. Definitions and Word Usage Chicken Coop A fully enclosed and covered structure,permanent or transportable, that provides a living area for chickens with adequate protection from the elements and predators. Chicken coops may include an outdoor running space (pen). ARTICLE II Supplementary Use Regulations; Parking; Buffers; and Regulations for Specific Uses Part 204 Additional Regulations for Specific Uses 065-204.42 Backyard Chickens and Chicken Coops. Backyard chickens and coops located in the RP (Residential Performance), R4 (Residential Planned Community), and R5 (Residential Recreational Community) Zoning Districts shall meet the following requirements: A. Roosters and other species of fowl are prohibited. B. Chickens shall be permitted accessory to single-family detached residences only. A maximum of 6 chickens (hens only) shall be permitted with one single-family detached residence. C. Chicken coops and pens shall meet the setbacks for accessory structures in the RP (Residential Performance)Zoning District contained in §165-402.09(M). D. Chickens shall not run at large in accordance with 08-26 (Animals and Fowl Running at Large). E. Chicken waste shall be stored in an enclosed container and properly disposed of. F. Chicken feed shall be stored in an enclosed, vermin proof container. Draft Revised 2/10/2025 ARTICLE IV Agricultural and Residential Districts Part 402 RP Residential Performance District §165-402.02 Permitted uses A. All uses shall be developed in accordance with an approved master development plan unless otherwise waived under Article VIII of this chapter. B. Structures and land shall be used for one of the following uses: 1. All residential housing types specified in §165-402.09. 2. Schools. 3. Fire stations and companies and rescue squads. 4. Group homes. 5. Home occupations. 6. Public utilities excluding energy-generating facilities. 7. Accessory uses and structures. Accessory structures attached to the main structure shall be considered part of the main structure. Mobile homes and trailers, as defined, shall not be permitted as accessory structures or buildings. 8. Required or bonus recreational facilities,public or private parks,neighborhood parks, playgrounds, or other noncommercial recreational facilities. 9. Business signs associated with schools, churches, fire stations and companies and rescue squads, recreational facilities,public parks, playgrounds, and libraries. 10. Temporary model homes used for sale of properties in a residential development. 11. Libraries. 12. Public buildings. 13. (Reserved) Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(13), Residential subdivision identification signs, was repealed 5-10-2023. 14. (Reserved)Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(14), Signs allowed in § 165-201.06B, was repealed 5-10-2023. 15. Temporary family health care structure. (NOTE: By adding temporary family health care structure as a permitted use in the RP District, it is also automatically a permitted use in the R4 and R5 Districts.) 16. Short-term lodging. 17. Churches and places of worship. 18. 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