(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to keep any livestock and/or poultry, domestic or otherwise, in the city, unless written authorization from the city is issued.
(1) Any persons desiring to keep livestock in the city must have a minimum of one acre for each animal, up to two.
(a) A permit is issued by the city and must be inspected and approved by the Code Enforcement Officer with final approval by the Public Works Committee.
(b) No livestock shall be kept within 100 feet of any neighboring house or dwelling.
(2) Poultry, domestic or otherwise, in the city, must have a permit issued by the city and must be inspected and approved by the Code Enforcement Officer with final approval by the Public Works Committee. A permit will be allowed for up to six poultry with absolutely no roosters allowed.
(B) At no time shall a person allow animal waste or carcasses to accumulate or be permanently disposed of on the property.
(C) If, at any time, a complaint is received (in writing) from any surrounding neighbor that the permitted animal(s) affect public safety, comfort or health, the city agencies may rescind the permit and the owner must remove the animal(s) from the property within five days of notice.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to harbor or keep any animal which disturbs the peace by loud noises at any time of the day or night.
(2) When livestock or poultry has been removed for a time period exceeding 90 days, the permit will be invalid and the owner must reapply for a new one.
(Prior Code, § 7.01.020) (Ord. 150, passed 6-18-2012)