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10-24-1: - Purpose#
This chapter governs the location of structures housing animals and the number of animals that may be kept on a lot for noncommercial purposes.
(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)
10-24-2: - Permitted animal and fowl units#
Animals and fowl may be kept for recreation, family food production, and other noncommercial purposes on a lot located in an agricultural or residential zone. The number of animals permitted on a lot in separate ownership shall not exceed the following number of animal units: A.
Under One Acre: On a lot which is less than one acre, up to one-half (0.5) animal unit shall be permitted for small and medium domestic animals only.
B.
First One Acre: On a lot which is at least one acre but less than one and one-half (1 1 / 2 ) acres, two (2) animal units and two (2) fowl units shall be permitted.
C.
Additional Acres: For each additional one-half (0.5) acre of land included in a lot, one animal unit plus one fowl unit shall be permitted.
(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)
10-24-3: - Exotic animals#
Not more than two (2) exotic animals shall be kept on any lot regardless of the number of animal units permitted; provided, however, that no venomous animals shall be permitted except honeybees.
(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)
10-24-4: - Distance between buildings#
An accessory building or structure for animals or fowl which exceeds four hundred (400) square feet shall be separated from a main building as follows: A.
Same Lot: Thirty feet (30') from a dwelling located on the same lot.
B.
Adjacent Lot: Fifty feet (50') from a dwelling located on an adjacent lot.
C.
Existing or Proposed Street: Fifty feet (50') from an existing or proposed street.
(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)
10-24-5: - Setbacks#
Accessory buildings and structures for animals or fowl shall have the following setbacks: A.
Accessory Building: Setbacks for an accessory building for animals or fowl which exceeds four hundred (400) square feet shall be as follows:
1.
Front lot line: One hundred fifty feet (150').
2.
Side lot line: Twenty feet (20').
B.
Corrals and Manure: A corral, manure pile, or manure pit shall be set back from a main building as follows:
1.
Front lot line: Thirty-five feet (35').
2.
Side lot line: Thirty-five feet (35').
(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)
10-24-6: - Animal restraint#
Animals shall be restrained to prohibit damage to or trespass upon adjacent property.
(Adopted by Ord. 2007-02 on 7/11/2007)