All confined feeding operations (as defined by I.C. 13-11-2-40
) must meet the following standards.
(A) All structures shall be set back at least 50 feet from any right-of-way line and/or boundary line.
(B) The outer perimeter of the confined feeding operation including open pits, lagoons, or manure slurry holding tanks, pens, or lots shall not be located any closer than:
(1) One-half mile to the nearest boundary of any incorporated city or town; or
(2) One thousand three hundred twenty feet from any residential district, residence, other than the farm operator, any church, commercial use (other than agriculturally-related), school, recreational area (public or private), or any public building.
(C) An existing confined feeding operation may be expanded, extended, or enlarged at the same immediate location provided the following: The expansion, extension, or enlargement does not encroach into any required setback to a greater extent than that which exists prior to the expansion, extension, or enlargement.
(D) Any new residence, other than the farm operator, or any new church, commercial use (other than agriculturally-related), school, recreational area (public or private), or public building shall not be located closer than 1,320 feet from any existing confined feeding operation.
(E) All confined feeding operations shall meet all applicable regulations of the State Department of Environmental Management.
(F) The spreading of accumulated waste through land application shall be located so as to provide for the minimum separation distance provided below. If the required distances cannot be met, then the owner shall incorporate within 48 hours, or inject the waste into the soil to minimize the odors:
(1) Five hundred feet from a residential district line, or from an existing residence other than that of the farm operator; or
(2) One thousand feet from a built-up area of five or more contiguous residences.
(Prior Code, § 153.071) (Ord. 93-02, passed 2-1-1993)