A. Animal Hospitals, Pounds, Kennels And Shelters:
1. Animals boarded overnight shall be kept in climate controlled, soundproofed buildings.
2. Where facilities are not soundproofed or climate controlled, no partially or fully enclosed structure or fenced open area used to board animals shall be closer than one hundred feet (100') from an adjacent property line.
3. Animal excreta shall be removed from the site daily or as otherwise necessary to avoid the spread of objectionable odors, insect pests and objectionable surface drainage.
B. Livestock:
1. The maximum density permitted outright for livestock in designated zones shall be determined by the use of the following table:
Permitted Livestock
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Livestock Per Acre
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Permitted Livestock
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Livestock Per Acre
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Calf | 2 |
Cattle | 2 |
Chickens | 50 |
Colt/filly | 2 |
Cow with calf | 3 |
Fowl | 50 |
Goats | 5 |
Goats with kids | 5 |
Horse | 2 |
Horse with foal | 3 |
Kids | 5 |
Lambs | 5 |
Llama | 7 |
Llama with baby (cria) | 7 |
Sheep | 5 |
Sheep with lambs | 5 |
Swine | 21 |
Note:
1. See subsection B7 of this section.
(Ord. A-407, 3-15-1982; amd. Ord. 05-01, 1-18-2005; Ord. 05-25, 11-21-2005)
2. Where an applicant wishes to exceed the animal densities as provided for in the above table, the applicant may apply for a conditional use permit. Criteria to be considered when granting either permit may include:
a. Character of the neighborhood.
b. Adjacent land use.
c. Animal management abilities of applicant.
d. External impacts associated with increased density including noise, odor and runoff.
e. Animal waste disposal plan.
f. Any unusual or advanced designs or methods in animal handling or sheltering which would lessen potential negative impacts on present or future neighboring uses. (Ord. 14-21, 1-5-2015)
3. The amount of available "pastureland", defined as that land inside a completely fenced area available to the livestock for as long as the livestock are on the property, must equal or exceed the actual number of livestock units allowed. The keeping of livestock will not be permitted where the usable pastureland is less than one-half (1/2) acre.
4. Should the amount of usable pastureland be reduced either seasonably or permanently as a result of action either by the landowner or tenant, or by a public agency, the number of allowable livestock units shall be reduced correspondingly.
5. In the WCR through WR-4 zones, usable pasture and the enclosing fence shall not be allowed in the front yard setback or closer than two feet (2') from a property line or ten feet (10') from a residential dwelling.
6. In the WA zone, livestock fences shall be allowed in the front yard setback and on property lines except as where limited elsewhere in these regulations.
7. Livestock in WCR through WR-1 zones are only allowed for domestic use or consumption and shall not be raised for commercial purposes. The keeping or raising of swine or pigs in residential zoned areas zoned WR-1 through WR-4 is not allowed.
8. All livestock in residential zones shall be kept inside fenced enclosures. Related buildings such as barns, stables, and coops shall be allowed only in the rear and side yards of main buildings and shall be at least fifty feet (50') from the property lines of the subject tract or lot. (Ord. A-407, 3-15-1982; amd. Ord. 05-01, 1-18-2005; Ord. 05-25, 11-21-2005)
C. Poultry As Pets:
1. The keeping of five (5) or less hens are allowed as pets in residential zones without permits.
2. All hens kept as pets must be kept in rear and side yards, inside fenced enclosures and coops which must be set back a minimum of ten feet (10') from the property lines of the subject tract or lot.
3. The keeping of hens as pets in residential zones shall be limited to single-family and two-family residential uses (duplexes, sublots, accessory apartments and guesthouses). (Ord. 08-26, 1-5-2009)