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As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Those animals customarily found on a farm, including but
not limited to horses, goats, sheep, cows, cattle, or other hoofed
animals.
Chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys, peacocks, ostriches, game
birds or any other fowl.
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No person shall harbor or keep any farm animal within the limits
of the Borough of Hightstown except in conformance with the provisions
herein and except in accordance with the applicable provisions of
the Borough's Ordinances. The following provisions are applicable:
A.
All farm animals shall be kept in an enclosed fenced or penned area.
B.
All farm animals shall be kept at least 35 feet from all property
lines inside the fenced or penned area, or in a barn constructed on
the premises of the owner, in accordance with applicable zoning regulations.
C.
Farm animals shall be kept at least 35 feet from the principal building
on the property.
D.
The maximum number of farm animals allowed shall be six regardless
of the size of the property.
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No person shall harbor or keep any fowl within the limits of
the Borough except in conformance with this article and in accordance
with applicable provisions of the Borough's Ordinances. The following
provisions are applicable:
A.
A maximum number of fowl shall not exceed six regardless of property
size. Any issue or offspring of any fowl exceeding that number shall
be removed within 60 days of birth or hatching.
B.
All fowl shall be kept in a fenced or penned area, or in coops, with
raised floor, not dirt or bare floors, and shall be kept and maintained
at least 35 feet from the principal building on the property and at
least 35 feet from all property lines.
C.
No fowl should be allowed to fly around or at large, but shall be
confined in a suitable house or coop and with an enclosed runway or
fenced area.
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Any property on which it is proposed to house or maintain farm
animals or fowl shall be subject to an annual inspection by the Borough.
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All property owners within the Borough shall comply with the
provisions of this article not later than 60 days from the date of
its final adoption. All keeping and/or harboring of farm animals or
fowl within the Borough of Hightstown that is inconsistent with the
provisions set forth herein shall be ceased not later than 60 days
from the date of final adoption of this article.
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This article shall be enforced by the Health Officer, the Construction
Official or any member of the Borough of Hightstown Police Department.
