(A) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide rules and regulations for the keeping of agricultural animals so that these animals do not become a nuisance, hazard, and/or health problem to the adjoining neighbors and the general public.
(B) Large livestock. Large livestock animals (excepting equine which are regulated in Vol. II, § 1-6-7) may be kept in the RS-GR, RS-54 and RS-54M residential zoning districts subject to the following:
(1) Minimum lot size. 1.25 gross acres.
(2) Maximum number.
(a) RS-GR District. No limit.
(b) RS-54 and RS-54M Districts. Maximum of 1 head of large livestock per ½ acre.
(C) Small livestock and foul. Small livestock and fowl may be kept in all single-family residential zoning districts subject to the following:
(1) Minimum lot size. None.
(2) Maximum number.
(a) RS-GR District. No limit.
(b) All other single-family residential zoning districts. Maximum of 2 small livestock per property and 2 chickens per 1,500 square feet of property. Chickens and small livestock shall be contained on the property and no roosters or pea fowl shall be allowed.
(D) Grazing area. The area used for grazing, exercising or training of livestock shall be secured to prevent the animals from straying.
(E) Maintenance and sanitation. See Apache Junction City Code, Volume I, Chapter 6, Animals.
(F) Equine. See Vol. II, § 1-6-7 (equestrian regulations).
(G) Household pets and kennels. See Apache Junction City Code, Volume I, Chapter 6, Animals.
(H) Commercial feedlots. No commercial feedlots shall be allowed in any zoning district.
(I) Setbacks for accessory structures housing livestock. Accessory structures allowed to house large livestock (excluding equine) shall maintain a minimum side, rear and front setback of 50 feet. Accessory structures allowed to house small livestock and foul shall maintain a minimum side and rear setback of 15 feet. Structures housing equine shall be subject to the standard accessory structure setback requirements in Vol. II, § 1-5-2, Table 5-2. See Vol. II, § 1-6-5 of this Chapter regarding detailed regulations for accessory buildings, and Vol. II, § 1-6-17 of this Chapter regarding additional regulations for housing of livestock. In no case shall an accessory structure (excluding equine horse shades) be located between the main building and the road frontage.
(Ord. 1402, passed 5-6-2014)