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PALO ALTO MUNICIPAL CODE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE*
Title 3 RESERVED
Title 4 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS*
Title 5 HEALTH AND SANITATION*
Title 6 ANIMALS
Title 7 RESERVED
Title 8 TREES AND VEGETATION
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND SAFETY*
Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC*
Title 11 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PROCEDURE
Title 12 PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES
Title 13 IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURE*
Title 14 RESERVED
Title 15 FIRE PREVENTION*
Title 16 BUILDING REGULATIONS*
Title 17 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STORAGE*
Title 18 ZONING*
Title 19 MASTER PLAN*
Title 20 PRECISE PLANS*
Title 21 SUBDIVISIONS AND OTHER DIVISIONS OF LAND*
Title 22 PARKS*
ORDINANCE LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE
18.10.100   Standards for Agricultural Uses
   In the RE district, agricultural use shall be allowed subject to the following regulations:
   (a)   Keeping and Raising of Livestock
   Keeping and raising of livestock, poultry, or other animals may be conducted accessory to a residential use, and raising of animals for commercial purposes is prohibited.
   (b)   Required Site Area for Keeping of Livestock
      (1)   At least 21,528 square feet (0.5 acre) of site area shall be required for each horse, mule, donkey, cow, steer or similar livestock.
      (2)   At least 21,528 square feet (0.5 acre) of site area shall be required for each three goats, hogs, sheep, or similar livestock.
   (c)   Location of Livestock Facilities
   Barns, stables, sheds, chicken houses, and other similar facilities for the shelter and feeding of animals, exclusive of domestic household pets, shall be located a minimum of 40 feet from any lot line (property line).
(Ord. 4875 § 2 (part), 2005)

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