(A) Agricultural and temporary uses.
(1) Where required. These standards apply within the AG and I District.
(2) Minimum area. The minimum lot area shall be five acres.
(3) Setback. All structures housing livestock shall be located a minimum of 200 feet from adjoining property lines.
(4) Fencing. A security fence, capable of restraining the movement of livestock from the property, shall be erected around the perimeter of all areas containing livestock.
(5) Temporary use. Livestock contained within the Industrial District shall only be temporary for special event purposes, and must obtain a zoning certificate of compliance from the Ordinance Administrator. Events within the Industrial District that temporarily hold livestock shall house livestock for a maximum of two calendar weeks.
(B) Accessory use.
(1) Where required. These standards shall apply within the AG Districts, where the principal use of the lot is residential.
(2) Standards for the keeping of cloven hoofed animals.
(a) Minimum lot size:
1. Horses, cows and similarly sized animals: no more than one animal, over six months of age is permitted per 20,000 square feet of fenced lot area; and
2. Sheep, goats and similarly sized animals: no more than one animal, over six months of age is permitted per 10,000 square feet of fenced lot area.
(b) All structures for housing livestock shall not be located any closer than 150 feet from residential structures on adjoining property.
(c) Fences or enclosures are required to keep farm animals from leaving a property.
(d) Manure and waste storage areas shall be at least 75 feet from a dwelling, wellhead, pond, creek or other water feature and 25 feet from a property line.
(3) Standards for the keeping of fowl.
(a) Minimum lot size: no more than one animal, over six months of age is permitted per 500 square feet of fenced lot area; in any case, no more than 30 fowl may be kept on one property.
(b) Fowl shall be kept within a fence enclosure and shall subject to setbacks for principal buildings.
(c) The enclosed area where fowl are kept shall be kept clean and feed must be kept in rodent-proof, sealed containers.
(Ord. passed 3-5-2018) Penalty, see § 152.999