A. Restrictions:
1. Except in an appropriately-zoned district where a stockyard or stable is permitted, no owner may keep any domestic livestock, including, but not limited to, horses, cattle, goats, sheep and swine, including Chinese or Vietnamese miniature pot bellied pigs, within the Village without first applying for and receiving from the Board of Trustees a permit to do so.
2. No owner shall, keep any equine or bovine over six (6) months of age on any premises, the overall area of which is less than one-half (1/2) of an acre for each equine or bovine. (Ord. 247, 6-9-1992; amd. 2000 Code)
3. All domestic livestock shall be cared for according to accepted livestock management practice and in such manner as to not create a public nuisance.
4. All domestic livestock, except Chinese or Vietnamese miniature pot bellied pigs, shall be kept in a secure pen or enclosure which shall not be less than one hundred feet (100') from any inhabited dwelling, or currently used church or school.
5. The owner or person in possession of a pen or enclosure for domestic livestock shall keep it in such a manner as to control offensive odors, insect breeding and other conditions effecting public health.
6. Chinese or Vietnamese miniature pot bellied pigs may be kept at a residence in the same manner as a dog or a cat; provided, that no more than two (2) such miniature animals may be kept at a residence.
B. Permit Required: No person shall own or keep any domestic livestock without first applying for and receiving from the Village Clerk/Treasurer a permit to do so. The Village or its representatives shall be permitted at any reasonable time to enter the premises for the purpose of inspection or reinspection to determine compliance with this Chapter. After reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard, the Board of Trustees may deny, suspend or revoke the permit for any violation of this Chapter. The fee for such a permit shall be twenty five dollars ($25.00) and shall be renewed annually. Each species of domestic livestock shall require a separate permit. (Ord. 247, 6-9-1992)