Owing to environmental consequences of keeping horses in residential areas, and elsewhere in the community, horse stables, pens and areas for keeping horses shall meet the following requirements:
(A) The lot or parcel shall have a minimum width of 200 feet and a minimum area of three acres, plus one additional acre for each horse or horse stall over three.
(B) The lot must be designed and maintained to drain so as to prevent ponding and propagation of insects.
(C) The lot must be designed and maintained so as to prevent the pollution by drainage of adjacent streams and other water bodies.
(D) The premises must be maintained in a sanitary condition through the proper use of lime and pesticides.
(E) The premises must be maintained by keeping manure piles in covered containers at least 50 feet from any dwelling or any pool, patio or other recreational structure on an adjoining lot and at least 25 feet from any property line.
(F) All manure must be removed at least twice weekly so as to prevent propagation of flies and creation of odors.
(G) All grain on the lot must be stored in rodent proof containers.
(H) All feed spillage on the lot must be promptly removed so as to prevent attraction of flies, rodents and birds and creation of odors.
(I) The exercise and training areas on the lot must be dampened so as to prevent dust.
(J) Prompt veterinary care and services must be provided for sick horses and sick horses shall be removed promptly when deemed necessary by a licensed veterinarian.
(Ord. 94-06-01, passed 6-14-94)