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CITY OF CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
In accordance with the provisions of the Wisconsin State Statutes, Sec. 19.84, notice is hereby given
that a public meeting of:
Committee #3
Transportation, Construction, Public Safety and Traffic
Will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 9:15 am (or immediately following the
scheduled Committee #1 Meeting) in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 30 West Central
Street, Chippewa Falls, WI.
The meeting may be viewed via livestream at
www.chippewafalls-wi.gov/278/City-Council-Meeting-Live-Stream.
Items of business to be discussed or acted upon at this meeting are shown on the agenda below:
1. Approve minutes of the August 4, 2026 Committee #3 Meeting.
2. Discuss draft ordinance language and documents associated with the creation of a
Keeping of Poultry Ordinance in the City. Possible recommendations to the Council.
3. Adjournment.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A MAJORITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY BE PRESENT AT THIS MEETING TO GATHER
INFORMATION ABOUT A SUBJECT OVER WHICH THEY HAVE DECISION MAKING RESPONSIBILITY.
NOTE: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION BY INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WILL BE MADE UPON
REQUEST. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST THIS SERVICE, CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT 726-2719.
Please note that attachments to this agenda may not be final and are subject to change. This agenda may be amended as it is reviewed.
CERTIFICATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
I hereby certify that a copy of this notice has been posted on the City Hall bulletin board and a copy has been given to the
Chippewa Herald on August 28, 2026 at 2:30 pm by BNG.
Minutes
Committee #3
Transportation, Construction, Public Safety and Traffic
Committee #3 met on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 9:00 am (or immediately following the
scheduled Committee #1 Meeting) in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 30 West Central Street,
Chippewa Falls, WI.
Committee Members present: Tim Normand, Rob Kiefer, and Dan Dixon.
Mayor/Other Council Members present: Mayor Jason Hiess and Paul Nadreau.
Others present: Police Chief Ryan Douglas; Fire Chief Brian Tonnancour; Jennifer Murray of On the
Rocks; and City Clerk Bridget Givens.
Call to Order: 9:21 am
1. Approve minutes of the June 30, 2026 Committee #3 Meeting.
Motion by Kiefer/Dixon to approve the minutes of the June 30, 2026 Committee #3 Meeting.
All present voting aye, motion carried.
2. Discuss request of On the Rocks, 1 E Canal Street, for a variance from the Outdoor
Beer Garden Ordinance to allow amplification in their beer garden for a one-time event
to be held on September 3, 2026. Possible recommendations to the Council.
Jennifer Murray of On the Rocks provided an overview of her event, indicating this is their third
year hosting the event, and they have not received any complaints.
Motion by Kiefer/Dixon to recommend Council approve the request of On the Rocks, 1 E
Canal Street, for a variance from the Outdoor Beer Garden Ordinance to allow amplification in
their beer garden for a one-time event to be held on September 3, 2026. All present voting
aye, motion carried.
3. Adjournment.
Motion by Kiefer/Dixon to adjourn at 9:25 am. All present voting aye, motion carried.
Minutes submitted by:
Tim Normand, Chair
Proposed Poultry ordinance work session.
Fill in the blanks and ensure the different sections of the proposed ordinance flow and align
with affected departments.
Paragraph 2, Definitions
Does this proposed ordinance create a new Chapter or does it fit an existing ordinance
that gets expanded for these poultry regulations?
o Rabbits
o Homing pigeons
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Paragraph 3, License required
Retitle Paragraph 3 to “Licenses, Construction permit and adjacent property owner
approval required”.
3(a)(1) Do we include or furnish a copy of the DATCP form within all the forms needed
to house/maintain poultry so the applicant knows what information is needed prior to
registering on‐line or vis USPS.
o 3(a)(1) Renewal in the last sentence needs to be changed to every 3 years, rather
than annually, prior to the third July 31st.
3(a)(4) Creation of a standardized form for property owners within 100’ of applicants
property documenting of approval or denial of ability to house and maintain poultry.
(See draft of form).
o 3(a)(4)(a) If there is an objection does the applicant’s ability halt or should there
be an appeal process?
3(a)(4)(a) If an appeal process is needed to house and maintain poultry is
there a form and fee schedule existing that could be expanded for
poultry?
3(a)(5) Once fees are determined, need to update “Fee/License Schedule”.
3(6) Inserted “Construction permit” language which causes (7) and (8) relabeled to (8)
and (9).
o 3(6)(a) Construction permit shall be applied for at the City Inspection and Zoning
Department.
3(6)(a)(1) Permit shall include details for coop, run/enclosure aligned
with Paragraph 4 and manure composting enclosed container aligned
Paragraph 5(a)(7) of this ordinance.
3(6)(a)(1) Is there an existing City Inspection and Zoning Department
form that can be modified to accommodate this permit need?
Fee?
Noncompliance to ordinance is there an appeal process. If so,
would it be same process and fees like any other structure?
3(7) currently will be 3(8) Is this the City Inspection and Zoning Department?
3(8) currently will be 3(9) Renewal, does the City need license renewal like DATCP does.
If so, do we align with DATCP timeframe, which is every 3 years prior to the third July
31st.
o 3(8) If the City is going to have a renewal fee, how much would it be?
o 3(8) Does the poultry owner need to submit property owners within 100’
approval or denial (see 3(a)(4), every 3 years prior to the third July 31st.
Paragraph 5, Conditions for Keeping and Sanitation .
5(a)(3) Report unusual illness or death of poultry to who?
5((a)(4) Who can order testing, quarantine, isolation…….. believing to be carrier of a
communicable disease per Wis. Stats DHS 145.06(6)?
Paragraph 6, Inspection and Enforcement.
6(b) Who shall have the power to ensure compliance of the City Poultry ordinance to
issue compliance orders and/or potential citation(s).
6(d) and 6(e) Who from the City can revoke license for failure to comply.
Are the chapters of this proposed ordinance in the proper order so it aligns with steps to
acquire ability to house and maintain poultry in R1 and R2 zoned property?
1. DATCP registration.
2. Approval from property owners with 100’ of applicants property.
3. Apply for license.
4. Apply for construction permit, construct and have inspected coop and run/enclosure
structures.
CHAPTER XX KEEPING OF POULTRY.
(1) PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to outline conditions under which City residents in certain residential
districts may safely keep and maintain a limited number of allowable poultry to provide eggs for household use;
to assure appropriate coops or structures in which to house poultry; and to protect the health, safety, and
welfare of the general population of the City of Chippewa Falls.
(2) DEFINITIONS. For the purposes of Chapter ___ of the City of Chippewa Falls, the following terms have the
meaning indicated:
(a) Abutting property” shall mean all lots that the applicant’s property comes in contact with at one or more
points, along with lots that are separated from the applicant’s property by a public or private street, alley
or other right‐of‐way.
(b) “Poultry” shall mean, for purposes of this ordinance, a domesticated female gallinaceous bird or hen of any
age, including chicks. This definition includes quail. This does not include such as, but not limited to,
guinea fowl, water fowl, pheasant, geese, turkeys, peacocks, emus or ostriches.
(c) “Coop” shall mean an enclosed structure, building or pen within which poultry roost or are housed.
(d) “Run/Enclosure” shall mean the fenced or enclosed outdoor space provided for poultry. Runs/Enclosures
shall be fully enclosed, including the top and all sides.
(e) “Residential structure” shall mean any building located on a residentially zoned property, including a
detached garage or shed.
(3) LICENSE REQUIRED
(a) No person shall own, harbor, keep, or maintain poultry within the corporate limits of the City without first
obtaining a license. Construction of a coop shall not commence until an application for a license has been
submitted.
(1) Applicants shall first register with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection (DATCP) pursuant to §95.51, Wis. Stats., by filling out the appropriate application materials.
Applicant will receive and need to retain a registration number and annually renew with the DATCP.
(2) Applications for a license shall be made prior to acquiring a licensable poultry, on such forms as
provided by the City.
(3) Applicants shall state on the licensing application the number of planned poultry, the plan to dispose of
manure and other waste, as well as their intended coop design and materials plan including a diagram
describing the location of the coop and any attached run/enclosure in relationship to lot boundaries
and nearby structures, and on any renewal only if the applicant intends to increase the number of
poultry or relocate the coop structure on the property from the previous license.
(4) Applicants shall furnish written documentation of discussing and receiving approval from owners of
real estate within 100 feet of the applicant’s property of intention of Keeping of Poultry.
a. If an objection is received the applicant can apply for the City license and present to the City
Council for consideration.
(5) Applicant shall pay a Keeping of Poultry license fee as provided in the City of Chippewa Falls Fee and
License Schedule with application. UPDATE FEE/LICENSE SCHEDULE
(6) Applicant shall certify that the poultry and poultry products are primarily for personal non‐commercial
use. No commercial sales from the residence or any residential area within the City is permitted.
(7) An inspection of the completed coop shall be completed by the TBD prior to license issuance and
thereafter of the coop and any poultry prior to license renewal or upon credible complaint or as
determined necessary.
(8) Licenses shall be issued for a term (CALENDAR YEAR vs OTHER TIMEFRAME) of one year, commencing
with the first day January and expiring on December 31. Failure to renew a license in a timely manner
may result in citations and the issuance of a late fee. (FEE AMOUNT)
(4) PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS AND COOP DESIGN
(a) Property Requirements.
(1) Poultry shall only be kept and maintained on a lot zoned R‐1 and used as a single‐family dwelling,
except that poultry may be kept on a lot zoned R‐2 and used as a multi‐family dwelling if the applicant
does all of the following:
a. Submits a written statement of support to the City signed by the landlord or property owner
and all other tenants within the dwelling.
b. Submits a written agreement between landlord or property owner and applicant, as to the
plans for maintenance of the coop and poultry and their disposition after the applicant vacates
the premises.
(2) Poultry shall not be kept or maintained upon a vacant lot or inside a residential structure, including
basements, porches or garages.
(3) A coop and any attached run/enclosure shall be located in the back or side yard of the license holder’s
residence.
(4) A coop and any attached run/enclosure shall be located at least ten (10) feet from an abutting lot, at
least twenty‐five (25) feet from any residential structure on adjacent lots, at least five (5) feet from
any residential structure on the applicant’s lot, and at least ten (10) feet from all lot lines.
(5) Contiguous lots under common ownership shall be combined for purposes of this chapter. Setback
provisions contained in this section shall not be applicable to those property lines creating the
contiguous portion of a lot.
(b) Coop Design.
(1) All poultry shall be kept and maintained within a stationary structure used exclusively for the keeping
of poultry. Temporary or movable devices and structures shall be prohibited.
a. Poultry may be kept in a portion of an existing shed or similar storage structure if modified to
meet the requirements in the design portion of subsection (4)(b)(2 thru 7) enumerated below
while meeting lot line setbacks of subsection 4(a)(4).
b. Poultry coop and/or run/enclosure may be constructed using an exterior wall of a detached
garage, shed or similar storage structure meeting the requirements in this design portion of
subsection (4)(b)(2 thru 7) enumerated below while meeting lot line setbacks of subsection
4(a)(4).
(2) Coops shall be constructed in a skillful manner, including being ventilated, insulated, roofed,
constructed of moisture resistant materials, and in compliance with current City building and zoning
ordinances.
(3) The coop’s structural floor area shall not exceed sixty‐four (64) square feet, and the
height of the coop shall not exceed eight (8) linear feet as measured vertically from the coop’s grade
level to the outside highest point of the coop.
(4) The coop floor, foundation and footings shall be constructed using a hard, cleanable surface, (e.g.,
concrete, wood, linoleum, or hard plastic) and shall be resistant to rodents. A dirt floor is not
acceptable.
(5) All coops, including run/enclosure, shall be enclosed with wire netting or equivalent material
including a protective overhead that will prevent poultry from escaping the coop or the attached
run/enclosure.
(6) All coops and attached structures shall be sized to provide a minimum of three (3) square feet per
bird.
(7) There must be at least one (1) nesting box per two (2) poultry birds.
(8) There must be a minimum of one (1) square foot of window for each ten (10) square feet of wall
space.
(9) Coops shall provide elevated perches to ensure chickens are able to rest in their natural roosting
position.
(10) Legible license information shall be attached to the coop in a weather proof manner, including the
name of the license holder, license number, and an emergency contact telephone number.
(5) CONDITIONS FOR KEEPING AND SANITATION
(a) Conditions for Keeping.
(1) A person keeping or maintaining poultry on residential property:
a. Shall keep or maintain not more than ten (10) total poultry.
b. Shall keep or maintain poultry within a coop or attached coop run/enclosure at all times.
c. Shall not keep or maintain any roosters, cocks, drakes or any male poultry.
d. No person shall raise or use any poultry for fighting.
e. No person shall engage in chicken breeding or fertilizer production.
(2) Poultry shall be provided with access to feed and clean, water at all times.
(3) Poultry that become ill shall receive veterinary care on‐site or at a veterinary office.
Poultry ill with an infectious disease capable of being transmitted from bird to bird or from
birds to humans, including but not limited to, salmonella, avian influenza, are prohibited and
shall be immediately euthanized by a veterinarian or immediately removed from the City and
humanely killed outside of the City. Any person keeping poultry shall immediately report any
unusual illness or death of poultry to the TBD.
(4) The TBD may order testing, quarantine, isolation, vaccination or humane euthanasia of ill
poultry or poultry believed to be a carrier of a communicable disease per DHS 145.06(6), Wis.
Stats.
(5) A dog or cat which kills or injures a bird shall not, for that reason alone, be considered a
dangerous animal under Chapter 12.11 of this Code.
(6) Deceased birds shall be disposed of immediately in a safe manner, which may include trash
disposal after placing the deceased bird in in a sealed bag.
(7) All waste including manure shall be disposed of in a safe and adequate manner that does not
create a public nuisance. Composting of manure shall be done in a dedicated, enclosed
container at least twenty‐five (25) feet from any residential structure on adjacent lots, at
least five (5) feet from any residential structure on the permitted lot, and at least ten (10)
feet from all lot lines.
(8) The slaughtering of any permitted poultry may be conducted on the property only if
conducted in a humane and sanitary manner, outside of the view of any public area or
adjacent property, in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and for
personal use only. A maximum of five (5) total poultry may be slaughtered on the property in
a license year. This shall not constitute animal cruelty for purposes of Chapter 9.19 of this
Code.
a. Culling of poultry for non‐meat purposes shall be prohibited, except as may otherwise
be required by this chapter.
(9) Poultry shall be secured within a coop during non‐daylight hours.
(10) Poultry shall not roam free outside of a coop or attached enclosed run/enclosure, or off of the
permitted property.
(11) No person may keep or harbor any poultry, which habitually by any noise disturbs the peace
and quiet of any person in the vicinity.
(12) Coops and enclosed runs/enclosures shall be entirely removed from the property within ninety
(90) days of the nonrenewal of a license.
(13) Offsite sale of eggs is prohibited except as otherwise permitted by the State of Wisconsin
and United States Department of Agriculture. All distribution of eggs shall be documented,
including the names, address, and phone number of receiving individuals.
(b) Sanitation.
(1) Poultry feed shall be stored and kept in containers which make the feed unavailable to
rodents, vermin, wild birds and predators.
(2) All coops, attached enclosed runs/enclosures where poultry are kept or maintained shall be
cleaned regularly to keep them reasonably free from substances, including but not limited to
manure, uneaten feed, feathers, and other such waste that it does not cause the air or
environment to become noxious or offensive or to be in such condition as to promote the
breeding of flies, mosquitoes, or other insects, or to provide habitat, breeding or feeding
place for rodents or other animals, or otherwise be injurious to public health.
(3) Poultry shall be kept and handled in a sanitary manner to prevent the spread of
communicable diseases among birds or to humans. (Ord. 7307, 2018)
(6) INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT.
(a) License fees shall not be prorated or refundable.
(b) TBD shall have the power, whenever it may deem reasonably necessary, to enter a building,
structure, or property related to a license under this chapter to ascertain whether the license
holder is in compliance with this chapter. Compliance orders and citations may be issued
pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, City Code and State law.
(c) Violations of this chapter may constitute a public nuisance under Chapter 10.03 of this Code, or
under Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 823. The City may maintain an action to recover damages or
abate a public nuisance pursuant to Chapter 10.03 of this Code or Wisconsin Statutes Chapter
823.
(d) A license issued hereunder may be revoked by the City TBD upon determination that the licensee
has failed to comply with the provisions of this chapter, this code, or state law, or the poultry or
premises has been declared a public nuisance. Once a license has been revoked, it shall not be
reissued for a period of at least two years.
(e) Appeals from orders of the TBD for compliance shall be pursuant to Board of Appeals Chapter
17.45 policy in conformance with the procedures for conducting appeals enumerated in Section
68, Wisconsin Statutes. All other orders are appealable pursuant to City code or as otherwise
provided by law. An appeal does not limit the City’s right to seek court intervention in the form of
injunctive or other relief.
ZBA vs COUNCIL
(f) Licenses shall not be transferable. Only the owner of the proposed licensed real property, or an
occupant of the proposed licensed real property with the owner’s written permission, is eligible to
obtain a poultry keeping license.
(7) OTHER METHODS NOT EXCLUDED. The provisions of this chapter are not exclusive and may be used in
combination with each other or with any other section of this code or state statute applicable to this
subject matter.
(8) VIOLATION AND PENALTY. Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall upon conviction
thereof, forfeit not less than $60 (Sixty) and not more than $500 (Five Hundred) per day of violation, if
applicable, together with the costs of prosecution.
** If a neighbor says “NO” – stop the process??
Steps
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* Done annually.
* With satisfactory inspection (Step 4 above) and Poultry License application approved,
Annual License will be issued.
Keeping of Poultry ‐ City of Chippewa Falls
* See Section 3 (License Required), Subsection 4.
* Use Notification Form.
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* Register with WI Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
using Registration Application form AH‐LP‐100.
* See Section 3 (License Required), Subsection 1.
* Annual renewal required.
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* Schedule inspection by calling the City Inspection and Zoning office at
(715) 726‐2752.
* Site plan needs to include location of waste disposal, including manure.
* Complete all required notifications.
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* Required notifications (Step 1 above) is furnished and attached to the Poultry License
Application.
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* The license must be renewed annually before March 1st of each year.
* Apply for coop and any attached enclosed run with site plan drawing at the City
Inspection and Zoning Office, 30 W Central Street.
* See Section 4 (Property Requirements and Coop Design).
* See Section 5 (Conditions for Keeping and Sanitation).
* Apply for Poultry License at the Inspection and Zoning office at 30 W Central Street.
Complete the application and pay the $20 nonrefundable fee.
Steps
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Step 1: Keeping of Poultry ‐ City of Chippewa Falls
Abutting property is defined in City Ordinance Chapter _____ all lots that the applicants property comes in contact with at one or more points along with lots that are separated from the applicants property by a public or private
street, alley or other right‐of‐way.
City Ordinance Chapter _____ requires applicant to document discussing and receiving approval from owners of abutting property within 100 feet of applicants property of "keeping of poultry".
Check one
Property owner
I have no issue with
poultry being kept within
100 feet of my property.
I am not in favor of
poultry being kept within
100 feet of my property.
I have no opinion at
this time of poultry
being kept within
100 feet of my
property. I reserve
the right to object
should there be
issues in the future.
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Notifications
30 W Central Street ∙ Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Poultry License Application and Annual Renewal
(Fees are non-refundable and due upon filing)
$20.00 Application Fee
NEW or RENEWAL
Fees
Chicken License (not more than ten [10]) $20.00 Due Upon Si gning
Applicant Information
Name:
Permit Address (where poultry will be kept):
City: State: Zip:
Email Address:
Property Owner: □ Tenant: □
Phone Number:
Poultry Information
Number of poultry to be kept at the permit address (10 maximum):
Premise Registration Number (completed Form AH-LP-100 DATCP form):
Single & Multi Family lots zoned R-1 or R-2:
Tax Parcel number of site:
The undersigned applicant hereby makes application for a poultry license. The applicant agrees to
adhere to all applicable rules, regulations, laws and ordinances and the rules provided in the attached
license form of which applicant hereby acknowledges receipt. The applicant/renter shall indemnify and
hold harmless the City of Chippewa Falls employees, agents, volunteers, and the City of Chippewa
Falls from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, actions, payments and judgements as a
result of injury, death or property damage arising from, or connected with the use of the premises.
Please refer to Section 4 of the Chippewa Falls Ordinance for poultry within R-1 or R-2 Zoning
District for additional information.
I certify that the above information is complete and accurate. Fees and Deposits are subject to
change at any time.
Signature of applicant: Date:
Signature of co-applicant: Date:
Office Use Only
Zoning Permit applied for (coop): Yes □ No □ Date:
Onsite Inspection: coop location, verify setbacks: Yes □ No □ Date:
Permit for coop issued: Yes □ No □ Date:
Application complete: Yes □ No □ Date:
Cash: Yes □ No □ Check #: GL Acct. #:
Ordinance read and initialed: Yes □ No □ Date:
Issued by: Date:
Source: City of Chippewa Falls website. First collected Oct 9, 2026.