The following animals may be kept in the city:
A. Permitted Animals; Conditions:
1. Domestic Animals: Domestic animals are allowed in all zoning districts, provided:
a. Noncommercial kennels (as defined in section 10-2-2 of this title) are allowed in A, E and R-1 zoning districts subject to the issuance of a valid kennel license according to title 5, chapter 4 of this code.
b. Commercial kennels (as defined in section 10-2-2 of this title) are only allowed in A zoning districts by conditional use permit, subject to the issuance of a valid kennel license according to title 5, chapter 4 of this code.
c. No more than three (3) dogs over the age of six (6) months shall be allowed per residential dwelling unit in any R-2 or R-3 zoning district.
d. Female domestic ferrets must be spayed before the animal is one year of age unless the ferret is to be used for breeding during its first year.
e. All accessory structures (regardless of size) used to house domestic animals must meet the minimum accessory structure setbacks of the property's respective zoning district.
2. Farm And Permitted Nondomestic Animals: Farm and permitted nondomestic animals are allowed in A and E-1 zoning districts, except where elsewhere allowed herein, provided:
a. All farm and permitted nondomestic animals must be so contained to prevent the animals from escaping onto neighboring properties or injuring the public.
b. Enclosed pens, corrals, feedlots, and structures used to house farm and permitted nondomestic animals shall be set back a minimum of twenty five feet (25') from the nearest lot line or the applicable accessory structure setback, whichever is greater. (Said setback shall not apply to open grazing or pasture areas.)
c. Notwithstanding this subsection A2, farm and permitted nondomestic animals may be allowed in other zoning districts according to subsection A5 of this section. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)
d. Notwithstanding this subsection A2, chickens may be allowed in the R-1A, R-1B, R-1C and R-2 zoning districts subject to the issuance of a valid urban chicken license according to subsection 5-4-2B of this code.
e. Chickens may be allowed in the E-2 zoning district subject to the provisions of this subsection A2. (Ord. 1266, 5-13-2013)
3. Horses: Horses are allowed in all A and E zoning districts, and miniature horses not taller than thirty eight inches (38"), as measured to the top of the withers, are allowed in all A, E and R-1 zoning districts, provided:
a. The minimum lot size is one and three-fourths (1.75) acres.
b. Structures used to shelter horses must conform to the setback requirements of subsection A2b of this section.
c. Proper care and shelter shall be provided to all horses as required by Minnesota statutes section 346.38.
d. (1) Any nonconforming structure, fenced enclosure, or property used for the keeping of horses, which lawfully existed as of the effective date hereof, may be continued at the size and in the manner of operation existing upon said date, provided the provisions of subsections A2a, A3c, A5, B and C of this section are satisfied. It shall be unlawful for persons keeping horses in a nonconforming condition to:
(A) Enlarge, alter or increase the area of any structure or fenced enclosure when the said structure or fenced enclosure does not meet the standards set forth in subsections A2b and A3b of this section; or
(B) Increase the number of horses beyond that kept on the subject property as of the effective date hereof when their keeping is not in compliance with subsection A2 of this section or this subsection A3.
(2) Maintenance, necessary nonstructural repairs and incidental alterations of such structures and fence enclosures shall be permitted, provided such maintenance, repairs and alterations do not extend, enlarge or increase their capacity.
4. Inherently Dangerous Animals: Inherently dangerous animals, as defined in section 10-2-2 of this title are allowed in all A, E and R zoning districts, subject to an approved conditional use permit, except that such animals are permitted within a properly zoned commercial pet shop or as regulated in subsection A5 of this section.
5. Other Animals:
a. Any animal not allowed by subsections A1, A2 and A3 of this section, that is kept as part of the St. Paul Como Zoo docent program, department of natural resources game permit, 4-H animal husbandry program or other program commonly recognized as a reputable animal husbandry program, is exempt from the provisions of this section and allowed in all zoning districts, provided protective devices adequate to prevent such animals from escaping or injuring the public are provided.
b. When such exempted animals are to be kept, the participants must notify the city clerk in writing of their participation in the program, the general identification of the animals to be kept within a known time frame, and the estimated period of time the animals are to be kept.
B. Commercial Purposes: Animals may only be kept for commercial purposes if allowed in the zoning district where the animals are located.
C. Nuisance Animals: Animals may not be kept within the city if they cause a nuisance or endanger the health or safety of the community.
D. Manure Removal Required: Accumulation of animal manure shall be removed at such periods of time to ensure no leaching occurs into nearby wells or surface water, or objectionable odor exists. (Ord. 1098, 11-8-2004)
Notes
| 1 | 1. See also title 5, chapter 4 of this code. |