(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, certain words and phrases are defined as follows:
CAGE or COOP. A structure, not necessarily attached to the ground, designed to provide shelter and protection for small animals or birds.
ENCLOSURE. A set of walls or fences designed to confine small animals or birds to roam relatively freely in an open yard area.
HARBORING SMALL FARM ANIMALS. Breeding, raising or maintaining small farm animals in a cage or coop, or other enclosure for keeping such animals.
SMALL FARM ANIMALS. Any and all chickens, roosters, ducks, rabbits and similar farm animals.
(B) With the exception of uses permitted by the town Zoning Ordinance, and a special use permitted by the Board of Zoning Appeals, notwithstanding any other ordinance to the contrary, it shall be unlawful to harbor small farm animals within the town, and a violation of this chapter is hereby declared to be a common nuisance.
(Ord. 17-03, passed 8-21-17)