No person shall keep LIVESTOCK (defined as horse, mule, donkey, cow, sheep, goat, or similar animal) or domesticated fowl (defined as chicken, turkey, guinea, duck, or similar bird) within the corporate limits unless a zoning permit is obtained and each of the following stipulations are adhered to:
(A) No livestock, fowl, or swine shall be permitted in platted major subdivisions.
(B) No swine shall be permitted.
(C) All areas, including but not limited to stable, barn, and pasture, shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner to prevent odors, rodents, and flies.
(D) Number of animals shall not exceed acreage restrictions in divisions (E)(2) or (F)(3) whether by purchase, trade, or birth.
(E) Livestock.
(1) [Livestock] shall not be permitted to roam unless pastured or staked.
(2) At least one-half acre is required for every two livestock animals.
(3) Containment areas for livestock must be at least 100 feet from structures on adjacent properties under different ownership.
(F) Fowl.
(1) Coops and pens must be completely fenced so as to ensure that no fowl/bird may escape. Any area that birds roam must be enclosed by a fence. Fowl and other birds roaming at large shall not be permitted.
(2) Coops are regulated as accessory buildings in § 152.075, but they must also be set back 50 feet from neighboring residences.
(3) The number of fowl may not exceed the ratio of 48 birds per acre. The outdoor containment area for fowl may be shared with livestock.
(Ord. passed 5-5-2014; Ord. passed 5-3-2021; Ord. passed - -) Penalty, see § 152.999