(a) Definitions. Definitions of terms used in this section if not contained herein are found in Section 1222.02
(b) of the Planning and Zoning Code (Part XII).
(b) Location of Stables. Stables shall be located on a lot as an accessory structure and regulated in conformity with the Planning and Zoning Code.
(Ord. 410-68. Passed 11-13-68.)
(c) Minimum Livestock Requirements. No person shall keep any livestock on a lot within the City unless such person is in compliance with Part XII of the Avon Codified Ordinances otherwise known as the Planning and Zoning Code and the minimum requirements set forth therein.
(Ord. 40-73. Passed 11-7-73.)
(d) Fenced Lot and Stable Required. No person shall keep livestock on any lot within the City unless a fenced corral and a stable to retain such livestock are constructed on such lot.
(e) Registration of Livestock in excess of 200 pounds. No person shall stable a head of livestock in excess of 200 pounds within the City without registering such head of livestock. Registration shall be made at the office of theZoning Enforcement Officer and shall set forth the name, age, breed and any special markings peculiar to such head of livestock, and the name, address and telephone number of the owner and keeper of such head of livestock.
(f) Sanitary Regulations. All stables, yards and corrals where livestock are kept shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. They shall be kept clean and in good repair so as to prevent the breeding of flies and the emission of deleterious and offensive odors.
(g) Poultry and/or rabbits.
(1) Poultry and/or rabbits, are permitted in the R-1 Single Family and R-2 Two-Family Residential districts, but subject to all regulations set forth in this Section, Chapter 668 and the Planning and Zoning Code.
(2) Poultry shall be kept in a covered, predator-proof coop that meets all building size and setback requirements in the Planning and Zoning Code, is well-ventilated and designed to be accessed for cleaning. The enclosure shall be maintained in good repair at all times.
(3) Poultry shall have access to an outdoor enclosure or run that is adequately fenced to contain the poultry on the property, to prevent them from running at large and to prevent access by predators. The combined area of the coop and run shall allow at least six square feet per fowl. Maximum allowable quantity of fowl in R-1 & R-2 shall be twenty-five.
(4) Roosters are prohibited in all districts.
(5) The combined area of the hutch and run shall allow at least five square feet per rabbit. Maximum allowable quantity of rabbits permitted on less than two acres shall be twenty-five.
(h) Prohibited Animals. No person shall harbor, maintain or control a wild, dangerous, undomesticated animal within the City.
(i) Application of Regulations. The provisions of divisions (c) through (e) of this section shall apply to all livestock, poultry and rabbits hereafter acquired and kept within the City after the adoption of this section. The provisions of division (c) through (e) of this section shall apply to all horses presently or hereafter kept within the City. The provisions of divisions (d) through (f) of this section shall apply to all livestock presently or hereafter kept within the City.
(Ord. 410-68. Passed 11-13-68.)
(j) Penalty. Whoever violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor on their first offense. A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. The penalty shall be as provided in Section 698.02. A conviction for a second offense within twelve months of the offender's prior conviction under any of provisions of this Section shall be deemed a fourth degree misdemeanor and punishable accordingly. (Ord. 304-66. Passed 12-14-66.)
(Ord. 72-23. Passed 5-22-23.)