(a) Definitions.
(1) "Chickens" and "fowl" include chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and any other similar type of fowl.
(2) "Domestic farm animals" includes sheep, goats, cattle, swine, horses, and any other similar type of animal but does not include dogs, cats, rabbits, or small pigs not bred for food production.
(b) Minimum Lot Area for Domestic Farm Animals. No person shall keep any domestic farm animals on a lot within the City unless such person has a minimum lot area of two acres.
(c) Chickens and Fowl. Chickens and fowl shall not be harbored on any property in the R-4, R-5, and R-6 districts.
(d) Roosters. The keeping of roosters is prohibited in all zoning districts.
(e) Location of Structures. Any structure used to house chickens, fowl, or domestic farm animals shall conform to all Code requirements and shall be located not less than twenty-feet from the rear or side yard line and not less than 200 feet from any existing residence on an adjacent property.
(f) Personal Use Only. The keeping of chickens, fowl, or domestic farm animals shall only be for the personal and family use of the property owner or lessee thereof. Chickens, fowl, and domestic farm animals cannot be kept or used for commercial purposes.
(g) Sanitary Regulations. All yards and structures used to house or keep chickens, fowl, or domestic farm animals shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. They shall be kept clean and in good repair so as to prevent the breeding of flies and the emission of deleterious and offensive odors.
(h) Application of Section. The provisions of this section shall apply to all yards and structures existing upon the effective date of this section, whereupon any keeping of chickens, fowl, or domestic farm animals, and any structures used therefor, shall be discontinued or brought in conformity with these regulations within three months of this section becoming effective.
(Ord. 2018-015. Passed 6-4-18.)