(A) Poultry operations shall be limited to a maximum of six poultry houses and 1,200 poultry units per 35-acre tract.
(B) If federal, state, or local setback restrictions are insufficient to address the odors and dust on neighboring properties from the poultry farm, the owner of the poultry operation may be required to provide a screening of sufficient length and height to absorb and dissipate odors and dust.
(C) The operator of each poultry operation shall employ best management practices to control odor and dust. Incineration shall not be employed as a mortality disposal method.
(D) (1) Poultry operations in compliance with this subchapter at the time operations commence shall be exempt from subsequent setback violations due to construction on adjoining parcels, including, but not limited to, the building of new homes, churches, and schools.
(2) In addition, any such construction shall not prevent the otherwise compliant expansion of the operation.
(E) (1) Upon receipt of a complaint relating to a specific poultry operation, the Solid Waste Engineer or his or her designee shall contact the appropriate state regulatory agency regarding the complaint.
(2) The Solid Waste Engineer or his or her designee shall document the complaint and take necessary follow up actions to ensure a proper resolution of the complaint
(Ord. KOC 840.1 (2004), passed 1-22-2004)