The construction of new buildings or expansion of existing buildings intended to house animals in association with an existing feedlot that is in full compliance with this chapter shall be subject to the following provisions:
A. Construction of new buildings or expansion of existing buildings for the purpose of housing farm animals is allowed for existing feedlots that are registered per subsection 11-27-2B of this chapter; provided, that:
1. Any new building intended to house farm animals is within three hundred feet (300') of an existing building that houses farm animals, except by conditional use permit.
2. Any new building or expansion of an existing building intended to house farm animals may not encroach within one thousand feet (1,000') of an existing residential use, except by conditional use permit.
3. Approval of an amended registration, as outlined in subsection 11-27-2B of this chapter.
B. Construction of new buildings or expansion of existing buildings for the purpose of housing farm animals for existing feedlots that are not registered in accordance with subsection 11-27-2B of this chapter shall be subject to the provisions of subsection A of this section and require approval of a conditional use permit.
C. Application for a conditional use permit under this section shall be regulated by chapter 4 of this title. Such a conditional use permit may be granted; provided, that:
1. The applicant provides proof that the proposed building or building expansion is necessary to provide sufficient room for the number of animal units to be added, and that the number is allowable under this section.
2. That the proposed building or building expansion is the minimum expansion necessary to adequately house said animals and to comply with existing City ordinances.
3. That the building or building expansion is to be constructed in such a manner as to not increase the nonconformity; to minimize the impact on surrounding properties; and as may be allowed as follows:
a. For proposed buildings located beyond three hundred feet (300') of an existing building used to house animals, the applicant must demonstrate physical justification for the increased separation and that the distance from existing buildings is the minimum necessary.
b. For allowed feedlots within one thousand feet (1,000') of an existing residential use, the proposed building or building expansion may not encroach closer to said residential use.
4. The applicant provides documentation of compliance with all MPCA rules and regulations and approval of MPCA permits, as may be applicable.
5. Approval of an amended registration, as outlined in subsection 11-27-2B of this chapter.
6. The provisions of subsection 11-4-2F of this title are considered and determined to be satisfied. (Prior Code § 20-27-5)