(A) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to keep within the corporate limits of the town, any livestock, animals or poultry other than house pets. This prohibition shall be interpreted to include cows, swine, goats, sheep, chickens and turkeys, but this list is not to be deemed all inclusive.
(B) The provisions of this section shall not apply to those persons, firms or corporations that were keeping livestock, animals or poultry within the corporate limits of the town prior to November 12, 1996.
(C) Equine shall be permitted within the town limits under the following conditions.
(1) The property upon which the equine will be maintained must be greater than two acres.
(2) No area to be used for storage, care or exercise/grazing of the equine may lie within 100 feet of the nearest dwelling of another property owner. Adjacent property developed after placement of an equine shall be exempt from this clause.
(3) No property owner can exceed a ratio of two equine per two acres of land.
(4) Equine must be provided an enclosure to protect the equine from the elements.
(5) All areas for use by the equine shall be securely fenced so as to maintain control of the equine.
(6) The areas of use by the equine shall be in the rear yard only as defined by the zoning regulations (Chapter 153).
(7) The equine shall not cause obnoxious odors on other properties.
(Prior Code, § K-III-1) (Ord. passed 11-12-1996; Ord. passed 12-10-1996; Ord. passed 12-9-2003) Penalty, see § 10.99