(A) The restrictions and prohibitions contained in § 91.01(A) and (B), shall not apply to any owner or occupier of property who kept or maintained a horse, cow, llama, mule, donkey, antelope, or other animal of similar size on the property owned or occupied by them if the animal was present on or before 8-14-2003. The restrictions and prohibition contained in § 91.01(A) and (B), shall, however, immediately apply to any such property or owner or occupant when:
(1) An animal is no longer kept or stabled on the property on a regular basis; or
(2) The owner or occupier of the property who maintained and kept the animal(s) no longer occupies the property as their principal residence.
(B) Nothing in the foregoing provisions is intended to permit or allow an owner or occupier of property who is permitted to keep an animal to add to the number of animals presently maintained on or at the property except through the variance procedure provided herein.
(C) Nothing in the foregoing provisions is intended to exempt the owner or occupier of property from all requirements with respect to the removal of straw, hay, bedding, and manure, and the owner or occupier is and shall be required to meet the provisions.
(Ord. 282, passed 10-11-2007)