(A) Except as hereinafter provided in this section, no horse, cow, goat, sheep or other livestock may be kept on a tract of less than five acres in size. The ratio of animals to acreage shall be no greater than one animal to each two acres over the five acre minimum. Thus, no more than two animals are permitted on a seven acre tract, three animals on a nine acre tract, and the like.
(B) For tracts or parcels of land situated adjacent to the city limits, or in areas specifically designated as Country Estates, or similar designation, by the City Council, the keeping of horses or ponies is permitted on tracts or parcels which contain a minimum enclosed or fence space of one-half acre (21,780 square feet) for each head of horse or pony kept within the city. Such one-half acre shall be in addition to the area on which a residence or business structure is located. Additionally, the tract or parcel shall contain a barn or shed used for the protection of livestock, which barn or shed may not be located nearer than 100 feet from the nearest occupied residence whether or not such residence is presently constructed or occupied or whether or not such residence is constructed or occupied after the passage of this subchapter.
(Ord. 0408-2, passed 5-19-2008) Penalty, see § 90.99