(a) The use shall not create a nuisance, disturb the peace, and result in a health or safety violation reported to or acted upon by the appropriate enforcement authority, and animals and poultry shall be contained on the site.
(b) On a lot that is less than one-third (1/3) acre, animal husbandry and poultry husbandry is prohibited.
(c) On a lot of at least one-third (1/3) acre, the agricultural use shall comply with the following:
(1) Ownership of cows, horses, sheep, swine, goats, turkeys, geese, ducks, or other animals traditionally associated with agriculture except for rabbits and chickens shall be prohibited.
(2) The number of animals shall not exceed 1 animal unit per fenced acre. For properties between one-third (1/3) of an acre and one acre, one animal unit shall be permitted if any animal units are permitted.
(3) The number of birds shall not exceed 1 bird unit per acre. For properties between one-third (1/3) of an acre and one acre, one animal unit shall be permitted if any animals are permitted.
(4) The accessory structure that houses an animal unit or the confinement areas for bird units shall be setback at least fifty (50) feet from a non-agricultural use.
(5) All bird and animal units shall be confined.
(6) Roosters shall be prohibited.
(7) Poultry units require Conditional Use approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals before any property may be used in such a manner.
For a period of time not to exceed one hundred eighty days (180 days).
(d) Animal Units Definitions.
3 rabbits = 1 Animal Unit
3 chickens = 1 Bird Unit (maximum of 6 chickens per parcel)
(e) Animals not described in this section may be considered provided the animal is of similar type and nature to those listed in this section.
(f) This section shall not apply to non-commercial or commercial recreational uses occurring on properties other than single family or multi-family dwellings.
(g) Animal units and bird units for properties over one-third (1/3) of an acre may be increased by up to two (2) additional units on a temporary basis for educational purposes.
(Ord. 08-08-22. Passed 8-8-22.)