(A) Certain prohibitions. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter no person shall keep within the village any cattle, cows, horses, sheep, swine, goats, chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese or other livestock.
(B) Exceptions. This section shall not apply in areas of the village that are zoned agricultural in nature, nor shall this section apply to livestock brought in to the village for the purpose of being shipped out of the village.
(C) Powers of Police Chief. The Police Chief shall have the power to issue an order prohibiting the keeping of any animal, fowl or bird which is deemed to pose a health hazard to the general public.
(D) Rabbits. No more than two rabbits may be kept per household, providing the rabbits are properly housed in a suitable cage and are not allowed to run at large.
(2001 Code, § 3-1-10) Penalty, see § 90.99
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5