(a) Definitions.
(1) "Chickens" and "fowl" include chickens, ducks, geese and any other similar type of fowl.
(2) "Domestic farm animals" includes sheep, goats, cattle, swine, rabbits and any other similar type of animal but does not include horses.
(b) Minimum Lot Area. No person shall keep any chickens or domestic farm animals on a lot within the City unless such person has a minimum lot area of two acres.
(c) Location of Structures. Any structure used to house chickens, fowl or domestic farm animals shall conform to all Code requirements and shall be located not less than twenty feet to the rear or side yard line and not less than 200 feet from any existing residence on an adjacent property.
(d) Sanitary Regulations. All yards and structures used to house or keep chickens, fowl or other domestic farm animals shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. They shall be kept clean and in good repair so as to prevent the breeding of flies and the emission of deleterious and offensive odors.
(e) Application of Section. The provisions of this section shall apply to all yards and structures existing upon the effective date of this section not in conformity with the requirements of this section as of June 1, 1980, whereupon any keeping of chickens, fowl or other domestic farm animals or all other structures used therefor, shall be discontinued or brought in conformity with these regulations immediately upon this section becoming effective.
(f) Penalty. Whoever violates or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(Ord. 1979-177. Passed 11-1-79.)