5-7A-1: PERMITTED USES:
In the R-4 District the following buildings and uses are permitted:
All uses permitted in the R-3 District.
Animals:
For each lot of one and one-half (11/2) acres the owner may maintain, in combination, no more than two (2) head of horses, cattle, or sheep per acre of improved pasture. For each additional acre of improved pasture the owner may maintain an additional combined total of two (2) head, provided no owner shall maintain a total of more than six (6) head irrespective of the total size of the lot or acres of improved pasture. Offspring may be kept until weaned.
In addition, for each lot of one and one-half (11/2) acres the owner may maintain, in combination, no more than twelve (12) turkeys, chickens, rabbits, or pigeons. For each additional acre of lot size, the owner may maintain an additional combined total of twelve (12) such animals, provided no owner shall maintain a combined total of more than thirty six (36) irrespective of the total size of the lot.
The right to maintain animals under this section shall be subject to the following conditions:
   (A)   The lot must be improved by construction of a dwelling unit occupied by the owner or tenant.
   (B)   The animals and property must be maintained so there is no resulting odor, noise, or visual nuisance reasonably deemed offensive by neighbors or the public.
   (C)   The animals not be maintained for commercial purposes, excluding 4-H projects.
   (D)   The animals be securely fenced or otherwise restricted to the owner's property. (Ord. 1347, 11-21-2017)