Borough of Palmyra, NJ Article IX Keeping of Livestock and Other Animals

[Adopted 6-9-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-09]

§ 74-66 Compliance required.

No person shall keep any animals in the Borough except in accordance with the provisions of this article.

§ 74-67 Exceptions.

This article shall not apply to the keeping of dogs and cats which are licensed and regulated under the provisions of Chapter 74 of this Code.

§ 74-68 Health requirements; conditions of premises; inspections.

A. The premises on which animals are maintained and kept shall meet and conform to the following health standards:

(1) Location is such as to preclude odors and sounds from interfering with the comfortable enjoyment of life and property on neighboring premises.

(2) Buildings, food storage bins, appliances, equipment, feeding areas and other facilities on premises are constructed and maintained in such a fashion as to permit proper cleaning.

(3) Water supply is adequate for proper sanitation.

(4) Water or other liquid to which mosquitoes may have access is properly treated to prevent their breeding.

(5) Disposition is made of animal wastes, garbage, refuse or vegetable matter deposited upon the premises in such a manner as to prevent insect breeding or rodent harborage or pollution of the air or any body of water or the creation of any other unhealthy or unsanitary condition.

(6) Rodents or insects hazardous to public health do not exist or reproduce therein or thereon.

(7) Adequate measures are taken to prevent animals from escaping.

(8) Adequate equipment is available to maintain the premises in a sanitary condition at all times.

B. The Health Officer of the Borough is authorized to inspect any premises where animals under this section are kept for the purpose of enforcing the provisions herein.

§ 74-69 Limitations on livestock.

A. Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

RAISING AND KEEPING OF LIVESTOCK

The breeding or quartering of animals customarily found on a farm, including but not limited to horses, cows, ponies, sheep, goats, chickens, pigs, ducks or other fowl, or other farm animals. This term shall not include the keeping of cats, dogs or other domestic animals.

B. The raising and keeping of livestock, as defined above, is prohibited except as set forth below:

(1) No more than one pot-bellied pig may be kept per household provided that a permit is issued by the Borough Clerk. No permit shall be issued until the prospective pet owner first satisfies the following conditions:

(a) The prospective owner shall obtain the written approval of each property owner within 200 feet of the owner's residence. A list of all property owners within 200 feet of the owner's residence shall be obtained from the Borough Clerk upon payment of the appropriate fees. The written approvals shall be filed with the Borough Clerk prior to any permit being issued. In the event any property owner within 200 feet of the owner's residence does not provide her written consent, then no permit shall issue unless the governing body consents after a hearing at which time all interested parties may be heard. The prospective owner is responsible for notifying all property owners within 200 feet of the owner's residence of the time and place of the hearing and shall file proof that such notice was provided in accordance herewith with the Borough Clerk.

(b) The prospective owner shall obtain verification from a veterinarian licensed by the State of New Jersey that the pig has received all required inoculations as required by state law and by any of the boards of health having jurisdiction.

(c) The prospective owner shall certify that the pig is neutered or will be neutered within 60 days of its moving to Palmyra.

§ 74-70 Violations and penalties.

Any person or persons, business entity or other who violates the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine in the municipal court not to exceed $500.