(A) Family food production animals.
(1) Generally. Family food production animals are allowed on all lots within the county. The number and type of animals and fowl allowed in the county shall be limited as in division (A)(2) below.
(2) Animals allowed. Not more than any of the following are allowed: two sheep or goats; or 25 pheasants, or chickens, or rabbits, or pigeons; or ten geese or ducks. Animals and fowl not specifically listed may be substituted for those listed of similar size as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
(3) 4-H or livestock program. There shall be a limit of one per child for lambs or kids (baby goats) that are raised for the purpose of 4-H or similar agricultural programs.
(4) Setbacks. Setbacks from property lines and residential structures:
(a) Buildings for housing or care of animals may be located no closer than ten feet to any side or rear lot line, 30 feet to any public street; and
(b) All pens, sheds, barns, coops, and stables housing animals and fowl shall be located not less than 50 feet from a public street. These provisions shall not apply to pastures.
(5) Odor, dust, noise, or drainage. Applicant shall show that odor, dust, noise, or drainage will be so controlled as to not constitute a nuisance or hazard to adjoining property or uses.
(6) Enclosures. Farm animals must be kept within an enclosed area or structure sufficient to contain the animals on site.
(7) Roosters. Roosters are not permitted.
(8) Nuisances. The county animal ordinance shall govern animal nuisances (Chapter 92).
(B) Nuisances. Animal locations, structures, pens, corrals, and any other premises or structure used for the keeping of horses, cows, sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens, doves, and pigeons or any other animals must be kept in clean and sanitary conditions, free from obnoxious odors and substances. All animals shall be kept confined. Animals or fowl cannot create a disturbance to the residents in the particular locality by creating any noise, odor, or damage to the adjacent property. Property owners found in violation to this section shall be subject to § 155.999.
(Ord. 23-04, passed 4-18-2023) Penalty, see § 155.999