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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 119-02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 801, ANIMALS AND FOWL OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE
RELATED TO THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS AND BEES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
1. City Code Section 801 (Animals and Fowl) is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
801.100: KEEPING ANIMALS WITHIN CITY RESTRICTED:
801.100 Definitions: For the purposes of this Section the following terms, words and their derivations shall have
the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include
the future, words in the plural number include their singular number and words in the singular number
include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not directory.
Acre: An undivided parcel of land with an area of forty three thousand five hundred sixty (43,560) square
feet.
Animal: Bees, cattle, horses, ponies, mules, sheep, goats, swine, ducks, geese, turkeys, chickens and
other domesticated birds, reptiles and animals. The term "animal" does include dogs or domesticated cats
(which are regulated in Section 802) or other small animals which are regarded as traditional household
pets, as defined herein.
Animal Unit Density: The number of animals permitted pursuant to the schedule set forth in this Section
as said schedule is applied to a particular parcel of real property.
Apiary: The assembly of one (1) or more colonies of bees on a single lot.
Apiary Site: The lot upon which an apiary is located.
Bee: All life stages of the common domestic honey bees of the apis mellifera species. This definition does
not include wasps, hornets, African subspecies or Africanized hybrids.
Beekeeper: A person who: (i) owns or has charge of one (1) or more colonies of bees; and/or (ii) who owns
or resides on a lot on which a colony is located.
Beekeeping Equipment: Anything used in the operation of an apiary, such as hive bodies, supers, frames,
top and bottom boards and extractors.
Brooding: The period of growth when supplemental heat is provided due to the chickens’ inability to
generate adequate body heat due to age.
Chicken: A female fowl of any age of the Genus, Species and Subspecies Gallus gallus domesticus.
Colony: An aggregate of bees consisting principally of workers, but having, when perfect, one (1) queen
and at times drones, brood, combs, and honey.
Contiguous Acreage: Owned or rented undivided parcels of land which abut each other at some point.
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Coop: An enclosed and covered accessory structure in which chickens are housed.
Dangerous Animals: Any wild mammal, reptile or fowl which is not naturally tame or gentle but is of a wild
nature or disposition and which, because of its size, vicious nature or other characteristics would constitute
a danger to human life or property if it is not kept or maintained in a safe manner or in secure quarters. The
term "dangerous animal" also means and includes any domestic mammal, reptile or fowl which because of
its size or vicious propensity or other characteristic, would constitute a danger to human life or property if it
is not kept or maintained in a safe manner or in secure quarters. Guard dogs are specifically excluded for
this definition.
Exercise Yard: A large fenced in area that provides space for exercise and foraging.
Flyway Barrier: A barrier that raises the flight path of bees as they come and go from a hive.
Heat Lamp: An electrical device equipped with a bulb that emits mainly heat rather than light, used as a
heat source.
Hive: The receptacle inhabited by a colony.
Homestead: A contiguous one-half (½) acre parcel immediately surrounding a residential dwelling.
Lot. A piece of land established by plat, subdivision or otherwise permitted by law occupied or used or
intended for occupancy or use as permitted by the Zoning Code, abutting on a public street, and of sufficient
size to provide the yards required by the Zoning Code.
Keeping and Maintaining: The feeding of or sheltering of animals.
Nonconforming Use: Any use or arrangement of land or structure legally existing at the time of enactment
of this Section or any of its amendments which does not conform to the provisions of this Section.
Owner: Any person as defined in this Section owning, harboring, keeping or having custody of any animal
as defined herein.
Person: Any person, firm, corporation, or other legal entity.
Rooster: A male fowl of any age of the Genus, Species and Subspecies Gallus gallus domesticus.
Run: An enclosed and covered area attached to a coop in which chickens are allowed to roam freely.
Running At Large: Permitting any animal to go on or about any streets, alleys, public parks, school
grounds or other public places or any private property except the property of the owner. Any animal, as
defined in this Section, is not at large when within an adequate and adequately maintained fenced-in
enclosure.
Slaughtering: The killing of an animal within the City.
Swarming: The process where a queen bee leaves a colony with a large group of worker bees.
Traditional Household Pet: Any animal that by tradition is customarily kept and/or maintained as a pet in
the owner's house.
Unusual Aggressive Behavior: Any instance in which unusual aggressive characteristics such as stinging
or attacking without provocation occurs.
801.101 Keeping Animals:
(1) R-1, Low Density Residential Use District: No person shall keep or maintain any animal other than
traditional household pets, chickens pursuant to subsection 801.105 or bees pursuant to subsection
801.106.
a. No person shall keep or maintain more than four (4) chickens per lot. The keeping of up to four (4)
chickens per lot in the R-1 district shall not constitute a kennel.
b. No person shall keep more than two (2) colonies of bees per lot.
(2) A, Agricultural and R-S, Rural Subdivision Residential Use District: The number of animals kept and
maintained in the Agricultural and Rural Subdivision Residential Use District shall be regulated according
to the following schedule and formula.
Animal Animal Unit Values
Bees No Restriction
Horse/Mule Families 1 head = 1 unit
Cattle Family 1 head = 1 unit
Hog Family 1 head = 1 unit
Sheep/Goat Families 1 head = .5 unit
Poultry/Fowl/Bird Families (of a size larger than an ordinary pigeon) 25 head = 1 unit
Poultry/Fowl/Bird Families (of a size of the ordinary pigeon or
smaller)
25 head = .5 unit
Small Animals (hamster-like, guinea pig-like, rabbit-like, etc.) 25 head = 1 unit
The maximum allowable animal density for a specific contiguous acreage of land shall be determined by
the following formula:
Maximum Animal Density = Number of Contiguous Acres X 1.0.
When added together the sum of the individual animal unit values on a contiguous acreage, as determined
by the preceding schedule, shall not exceed the maximum animal density as determined by the preceding
formula. In applying said formula, the maximum animal density shall be rounded off to the next highest
whole number. Provided, however, the one-half (½) acre homestead, as defined herein, shall be subtracted
from the total "contiguous acreage of land" as defined above in determining the maximum allowable animal
density.
Provided, further, however, in no event shall the minimum number of contiguous acres exclusive of the one-
half (½) acre homestead be less than two (2) acres as determined by the preceding formula in arriving at
the maximum animal density.
(3) Exceptions: Contiguous acreage of nonconformity with 801.102(1) or (2) on the date of its enactment are
hereby made exempt. However, the animal density (as defined in 801.102(2)) of such nonconforming
contiguous acreage existing on the date of the enactment of this provision, whether in rural or urban service
area, may not be increased at any time after the enactment of this provision.
Provided, further, that the following provisions shall apply to all nonconforming uses, except as permitted
by the Board of Adjustment and in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance:
a. A nonconforming use may be continued but may not be extended, expanded or changed unless
to a conforming use, except as permitted by the Board of Adjustment in accordance with the provisions of
the Zoning Code.
b. A zoning certificate must be obtained within one year by the owner of any nonconforming use as
evidence that the use lawfully existed prior to the adoption of the provision which made the use
nonconforming.
c. Any nonconforming structure damaged by fire, flood, explosion or other casualty to an extent
exceeding fifty percent (50%) of the fair market value of the damaged structure as indicated by the records
of the County Assessor, if replaced shall conform to the requirements of the ordinance.
d. In the event that any nonconforming use, conducted in a structure or otherwise, ceases, for
whatever reason, for a period of one year, or is abandoned for any period, such nonconforming use shall
not be resumed.
e. Normal maintenance of a nonconforming structure is acceptable including nonstructural repairs
and incidental maintenance.
801.102 Stables and Barns: No stable or barn in which animals are kept or maintained may be located within fifty
feet (50') of a place of human habitation or property line. Any stable or barn in which animals are kept or
maintained shall be kept clean. Manure shall be removed with sufficient frequency to avoid nuisance from
odors or breeding of flies. At least once per month from October 1st to May 1st and once every two (2)
weeks from May 1st to October 1st of each year, manure shall be disposed of so as not to create a nuisance
from odors or breeding of flies. If manure is used as fertilizer, it shall be turned under immediately if possible,
or as soon as the frost leaves the ground.
801.103 Horses: The term "horse" as used in this provision shall mean any breed of horse, pony, mule, ass or similar
animal. It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or drive a horse in any pubic park, beach, golf course or
other pubic property, except within the right of way of public streets and highways, and in area duly
designated as allowing the riding or driving of horses.
It is unlawful for any person to ride or to drive a horse after the hour of sunset and before the hour of sunrise
along or crossing any public way without appropriate lighting or reflective clothing. Every person riding a
horse or driving a horse drawn vehicle upon a public street shall be subject to those provisions of the City
Code applicable to the driver of a motor vehicle, except those provisions which by their nature can have no
application.
801.104 Chickens: Chickens shall be allowed only on lots in the A, Agricultural Use District, R-S, Rural Subdivision
Residential Use District and the R-1, Low Density Residential Use District. The keeping of chickens shall
be permitted with conditions identified in Subsections (1) through (4) below.
(1) No roosters shall be permitted. The raising of chickens for breeding purposes is prohibited.
(2) Chickens shall always be confined in a coop, run or exercise yard. Chickens shall not be kept inside of a
dwelling except for brooding.
(3) Chickens shall be properly protected from the weather and predators in a coop and have access to the
outdoors in a run or exercise yard. The coop, run and exercise yard shall meet the following requirements:
a. One (1) coop, run and exercise yard allowed per lot with a principal residence occupied by the owner
of the chickens.
b. Each coop, run and exercise yard shall be located in the rear yard of the lot.
c. Each coop, run and exercise yard shall be set back a minimum of fifty (50) feet from any residential
structure on an adjacent lot and a minimum of ten (10) feet from any lot line. Each coop, run or
exercise yard must be screened from view with a solid fence or landscaped buffer with a minimum
height of five (5) feet. No part of a coop, run or exercise yard shall be located within fifteen (15) feet
of any lake, pond, river, creek, stream or wetland.
d. A coop can be no larger than twenty five (25) square feet and cannot exceed six (6) feet in height. A
coop shall be elevated a minimum of twelve (12) inches and maximum of twenty four (24) inches to
ensure circulation beneath the coop. The coop shall contain a solid roof and construction shall be
done in a workmanlike manner utilizing durable materials that offer adequate insulation, ventilation
and protection from all natural weather elements, predators, rodents and other pests.
e. No run or exercise yard can exceed forty (40) square feet and the fencing cannot exceed six (6) feet
in height. A run or exercise yard may be enclosed with wood or woven wire materials, and may allow
chickens to contact the ground. Each run and exercise yard must have a protective overhead netting
to keep the chickens separated from other animals.
f. Coops, runs and exercise yards shall be maintained in a reasonably clean and sanitary condition,
including the timely removal of feces, urine, and food scraps. Chicken owners shall not allow odors
associated with the chickens to emit outside the boundary of the lot.
g. Each coop, run and exercise yard must comply with all applicable building and zoning codes and
regulations.
h. Chickens shall not be slaughtered on the lot or elsewhere within the City other than a retail
establishment that employs a butcher.
i. Deceased chickens shall be removed as soon as possible but no later than forty eight (48) hours after
death and shall be disposed of in a manner consistent with City Code Section 605.
(4) Chickens shall be kept in a humane manner that complies with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 343 and owners
shall prevent nuisance conditions by ensuring the following conditions are met:
a. Chicken grains and feed must be stored in rodent proof containers.
b. No chicken may be kept or raised in a manner as to cause injury or annoyance to persons on other
property in the vicinity by reason or noise, odor or filth.
c. Chickens shall not be allowed to run at large. Any chicken running at large may be impounded by the
City and, after being impounded for three (3) days or more without being reclaimed by the owner, may
be destroyed or sold. A person reclaiming an impounded chicken must pay the costs of impounding
and keeping the same.
801.105 Bees: Bees shall be allowed only in the A, Agricultural Use District, R-S, Rural Subdivision Residential Use
District and the R-1, Low Density Residential Use District. The keeping of bees shall be permitted with
conditions identified in Subsections (1) through (6) below.
(1) Colony location shall be as follows:
a. Each hive shall be located in the rear yard of the lot. Hives shall be set back a minimum of fifty (50) feet
from any residential structure on an adjacent lot and a minimum of ten (10) feet from any lot line.
b. If any part of a hive is kept within twenty five (25) feet of a lot line of the apiary site, the beekeeper shall
establish and maintain along said lot line screening consisting of a flyway barrier of six (6) feet in height
or greater meeting the following criteria:
i. The flyway barrier may consist of a wall, fence, dense vegetation or a combination there of, such
that bees will fly over rather than through the material to reach the colony.
ii. If a wall or fence flyway barrier is used, the materials must be decay resistant, and maintained in
good condition.
iii. If a flyway barrier of dense vegetation is used, the initial planting may be four (4) feet in height, so
long as the vegetation reaches a height of six (6) feet or higher within two (2) years of installation.
iv. The flyway barrier must continue parallel to the lot line of the apiary site for ten (10) feet in both
directions from the hive, or contain the hive or hives in an enclosure.
c. Each colony on the apiary site shall be provided with a convenient source of water located on the apiary
site. Every effort should be made to ensure that the water source is free of chemicals typically found in
tap water.
(2) Bee colonies shall be kept in hives with removable frames, which frames shall be kept in sound and usable
condition. Beekeeping equipment shall be maintained in good condition, including keeping the hives painted
if they have been painted but are peeling or flaking, and securing unused equipment from weather, potential
theft or vandalism, and occupancy by swarming bees.
(3) Hives shall be continuously managed to provide adequate living space for their resident bees to prevent
swarming.
(4) Materials from a hive or colony which might encourage the presence of bees, such as wax comb, shall be
promptly disposed of in a sealed container or placed within a building or other bee-proof enclosure.
(5) In any instance in which a colony exhibits unusual aggressive behavior, it shall be the duty of the beekeeper
to promptly implement appropriate actions to address the behavior. If re-queening the colony is required,
queens shall be selected from European stock bred for gentleness and non-swarming characteristics.
(6) Fruit tree and other flowering trees which are located on an apiary site shall not be sprayed, while in full
bloom, with any substance which is injurious to bees.
801.106 Permit Required for Dangerous Animals:
(1) Showing Required for Permit: It is unlawful for any person to keep or maintain any dangerous animal
without a special permit therefore from the City. No such permit shall be issued for a period exceeding one
year and such permit shall specify the conditions under which such animal shall be kept. The Chief of Police
or his designated agent shall issue a special permit for the purpose of keeping or maintaining a dangerous
animal if it is found that:
a. The animal is at all times kept or maintained in a safe manner and confined securely so that the
keeping of such animal will not constitute a danger to human life or property of others.
b. Adequate safeguards are made to prevent unauthorized access to such animals by members of
the public.
c. The health or well-being of the animal is not in any way endangered by the manner of keeping or
confinement.
d. The keeping of such animal does not constitute a nuisance and will not harm the surrounding
neighborhood or disturb the peace and quiet of the surrounding neighborhood.
e. The keeping of such animal will not create or cause offensive odors or constitute a danger to public
health.
f. The quarters in which such animal is kept or confined are adequately lighted, ventilated and are
so constructed that they may be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
g. The applicant for such special permit proves his ability to respond in damages up to and including
the among of the one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for bodily injury to or death of any person or
persons or for the damage to property owned by any other persons which may result from the ownership,
keeping or maintenance of such animal. Proof of ability to respond in damages may be given by filing with
the Chief of Police or his designated agent a certificate of insurance stating that the applicant is, at the time
of his application, and will be during the period of such special permit, insured against liability and able to
respond to such damages, or by posting with the City a surety bond, approved by the City Attorney, in the
amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00). Such certificate of insurance or bond shall provide
that no cancellation of the insurance or bond will be made unless ten (10) days' written notice is first given
to the City.
(2) Investigation Permitted: The Chief of Police or his designated agent may investigate any applicant for a
special permit under this provision or any enforcement of this provision, and are authorized to consult and
seek the advice of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Humane Society, any
representative of the Animal Control Center of the County if there be one, or any other individual, agency,
organization or society which may be able to provide information and advice concerning the keeping and
maintaining of dangerous animals.
(3) Permit Fee: Upon compliance with all subparts of this provision, a special permit shall be issued for an
annual fee adopted by the Council by ordinance, provided that such permit shall not be issued for the
keeping of more than two (2) dangerous animals at any single location.
(4) Exceptions: This provision shall not apply to the keeping and maintaining of dangerous animals in the
following cases:
a. The keeping or maintaining of such animal for exhibition to the public by a traveling circus, carnival
or other exhibit or show holding a permit issued by the Commissioner of Natural Resources pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, section 97.611.
b. The keeping or maintaining of such dangerous animals in a licensed veterinary hospital for
treatment.
c. Dangerous or poisonous reptiles may be kept or maintained by a bona fide educational or medical
institution for the purpose of instruction or study, provided such reptiles are securely confined and are
properly cared for in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Police or his designated agent.
801.107 Running at Large, Impoundment: No owner or person shall permit an animal or dangerous animal to run
at large or uncontrolled anywhere within the City at any time. When necessary, the Chief of Police or his
designated agent shall impound an animal or dangerous animal running at large. A police officer shall be
present for any initial impoundment and is authorized to harm such animal or dangerous animal only if
necessary for their or the public's or the police officer's safety.
(1) Impoundment fees shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00) per day minimum, but not to exceed twenty five dollars
($25.00) per day. This rate shall be reviewed periodically by the City Council and may be increased when
deemed necessary. The owner of an animal or dangerous animal shall be responsible for the impoundment
fee.
(2) The owner of an animal or dangerous animal so impounded shall be responsible for any veterinarian bills
incurred during impoundment.
(3) Any animal or dangerous animal deceased during impoundment will be disposed of according to law.
Disposal expenses shall be paid by the owner of the deceased animal or dangerous animal.
(4) If after seven (7) days of impoundment the animal or dangerous animal has not been claimed, the animal
or dangerous animal will be appraised for sale, and after proper public notification, the animal or dangerous
animal will be sold at public auction. Monies received from the sale at public auction shall be retained by
the City to cover impoundment costs, costs of sale and to assist in their continuing program within the City.
(5) Claiming of Impounded Animals or Dangerous Animals:
a. Any party claiming an impounded animal or dangerous animal must show proof of ownership
satisfactory to the City or its designated agent.
b. All fees due will be paid in cash before release of animal or dangerous animal.
c. The claiming party must present a valid driver's license or other acceptable form of identification
and must sign for the animal or dangerous animal before it will be released.
801.108 Statutes Adopted by Reference: Minnesota Statutes, sections 343.21 to 343.28 relating to the cruelty of
animals are adopted by reference and incorporated herein and made a part of this Section as though fully
set forth.
801.109 Variances: The Board of Adjustment as specified in the City of Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance shall have the
power to vary from the requirements of this Section, and to attach such conditions to the variance as it
deems necessary to assure compliance with the purpose of the ordinance. Any person requesting a
variance from the terms of this subsection shall submit the following exhibits to the Board of Adjustment,
unless waived by the Zoning Officer.
(1) The names and addresses of all property owners within three hundred feet (300') of the property lines shall
be provided so that the Zoning Officer may provide notification for the variance request.
(2) Submission of such documents including site plans, improvement layouts and specifications and other
documents to completely set forth the variance requested including outlines for the operation and use of
the property if the variance is granted. Said documents shall include addressing health, safety and humane
requirements of the animals as well as the affect of the proposal upon residents of the City.
801.111 Procedure: Procedure for obtaining a variance from the regulations of this subsection are as follows:
(1) The property owner or agent shall file with the Zoning Officer an application form together with the required
exhibits plus a filing fee in an amount established annually by the City Council.
(2) The Zoning Officer shall transmit the application directly to the Board of Adjustment for consideration at its
next regularly scheduled meeting.
(3) The Board of Adjustment shall, within thirty (30) days of submittal of all required exhibits, recommend
approval, denial or conditional approval.
801.112 Standards: The Board of Adjustment may vary the regulations of this Section if all of the following
requirements are met:
(1) The variance, including any conditions placed thereon, observes the spirit and intent of this Section to
promote the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City as well as insuring the humane
treatment of the animals.
(2) Persuasive proof that the variance is compatible with the surrounding uses and property.
801.113 Appeals: An appeal from a ruling of the Board of Adjustment may be taken by the property owner or agent
within thirty (30) days after the adverse order utilizing the procedure as follows:
(1) The property owner or agent shall file a notice of appeal with the Zoning Officer stating the specific grounds
upon which the appeal is made.
(2) The Zoning Officer shall transmit the appeal the City Council which shall be scheduled within thirty (30)
days after the notice of the appeal has been filed.
(3) The City Council shall schedule a hearing on the appeal and render its decision by resolution. A copy of
the resolution shall be mailed to the applicant by the Zoning Officer.
801.114 Enforcement and Enforcement Penalties:
(1) In enforcing the provisions of this Section, the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Planner, Assistant
City Planner, Building Inspector and City Engineer shall have the power to issue citations for violation of this
Chapter in lieu of arrest or continued detention.
(2) In addition, any violation of this Section may be enjoined by the City Council through proper legal channels.
(3) Any person, firm, partnership or corporation who violates this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
upon conviction thereof, by punished by a fine not to exceed seven hundred dollars ($700.00) or by
imprisonment for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both, for each offense. Each day a violation is
permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
801.200: Animals on Public Lands:
801.201 Definition: For purpose of this Section, a domestic animal shall be a dog, cat or horse.
801.202 Prohibited Areas: No person shall be permitted to take any animal, domestic or otherwise, into any park
where the area is clearly marked by a sign bearing the words "DOMESTIC ANIMALS NOT PERMITTED IN
THIS AREA." In no case shall any person allow or bring any animal upon any bathing area or upon any
skating rink or into any park building.
(1) The area identified in Jeffers Pond Park Exhibit 2, dated August 24, 2010, shall be a prohibited area for
domestic animals, skateboards, skates, rollerblades, bicycles and motorized vehicles (except authorized
vehicles) and signage shall be prominently erected and maintained to confirm this status to users and visitors.
(Ord Amd 110-04, publ 9/19/10)
801.203 Domestic Animals Under Control: Domestic animals shall be permitted on public lands, except as specified
in the previous subsections, when they are under control of the owner or attendant and such custodian shall
have the responsibility of cleaning up any feces of the animal and shall dispose of such in a sanitary manner.
801.204 Enforcement and Enforcement Penalties: In enforcing the provisions of this Section, the City Manager,
Assistant City Manager, City Planner, Assistant City Planner, Building Inspector and City Engineer shall have
the power to issue citations for violation of this Section in lieu of arrest or continued detention. In addition, any
violation of this Section may be enjoined by the City Council through proper legal channels.
Any person, firm, partnership or corporation who violates this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not to exceed seven hundred dollars ($700.00) or by
imprisonment for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both, for each offense. Each day a violation is
permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
2. City Code Section 104 entitled “General Penalty” is hereby adopted in its entirety, by reference, as though repeated
verbatim herein.
This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 4th day of February 2019.
ATTEST:
Frank Boyles, City Manager Kirt Briggs, Mayor
A summary of this Ordinance is to be published in the Prior Lake American on the 9th day of February 2019.
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 119-02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 801, ANIMALS AND FOWL, OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY
CODE RELATED TO THE KEEPING OF BACKYARD CHICKENS AND HONEY BEES IN THE
AGRICULTURAL, RURAL SUBDIVISION AND R-1, LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL USE DISTRICTS AND
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY CODE PART 1 WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAINS PENALTY
PROVISIONS
The following is only a summary of Ordinance No. 119-02. The full text will available for public inspection after
February 5, 2019 by any person during regular office hours at City Hall or in the Document Center on the City of
Prior Lake Website.
SUMMARY: The Ordinance adds definitions and language permitting the keeping of backyard chickens and honey
bees in the A, Agricultural, R-S, Rural Subdivision and R-1, Low Density Residential Use Zoning District and
adopts Section 104 of the City Code entitled “General Penalty” in its entirety.
This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 4th day of February 2019.
ATTEST:
_________________________ __________________________
Frank Boyles, City Manager Kirt Briggs, Mayor
Summary Ordinance to be published in the Prior Lake American on the 9th day of February 2019.
SUMMARY ORDINANCE
NO. 119-02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CITY CODE SECTION 8019
ANIMALS AND FOWL,
OF THE PRIOR LAKE
CITY CODE RELATED
TO THE KEEPING OF
BACKYARD CHICKENS
AND HONEY BEES IN THE
AGRICULTURAL, RURAL
SUBDIVISION AND R49 LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL USE
DISTRICTS AND ADOPTING
BPa�lFERENCE city e
WHICH, AMONG
OTHER THINGS, CONTAINS
PENALTY PROVISIONS
The following is only a
summary of Ordinance No. 119-
02. The full text will available for
public inspection after February
5, 2019 by any person during
regular office hours at City Hall
or in the Document Center on the
City of Prior Lake Website.
SUMMARY: The Ordinance
adds definitions and language
permitting the keeping of
backyard chickens and honey
bees in the A, Agricultural, R-S,
Rural Subdivision and R-1, Low
Density Residential Use Zoning
District and adopts Section 104 of
the City Cede entitled "General
Penalty" in its entirety.
This ordinance shall become
effective from and after its
i passage and publication.
Passed by the City Council of
the city of Prior Lake this 4th day
of February 2019.
ATTEST:
Frank Boyles
City Manager
Kirt Briggs
Mayor
(Published in the Prior Lake
American on Saturday, February
9 2019 Noa 7370
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Lake American and Savage Pacer, and has full knowledge of the facts herein stated as follows:
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newspaper, as provided by Minnesota Statute 331A.02, 331A.07, and other applicable laws, as
amended.
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was published on the date or dates and in the newspaper stated in the attached Notice and said
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NOTARY PUBLIC - MINNESOTA
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 01/31/23
RATE INFORMATION
Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users for comparable space.... $31.20 per column inch
Maximum rate allowed by law for the above matter......... bo**O* tattoo be wee wove $31.20 per column inch
Rate actually charged for the above matter... 0040 *06000 *a 96*009064 6*000 abet 000 be 0 $13.62 per column inch