(a) 
The keeping, stabling, or pasturing of livestock or fowl is permitted in any allowed zoning district providing the following additional conditions are met:
(1) 
If a homeowners’ association (HOA) regulates the keeping of livestock, fowl or rabbits for the subject property, a letter of approval shall be obtained from the HOA for the keeping, stabling, or pasturing.
(2) 
Fowl or rabbits: A maximum of ten may be kept in a coop, hutch or pen on a lot of less than two acres. For each additional acre beyond two acres, five additional animals are permitted. A coop, hutch, or pen may not be located within fifty feet of any property line.
(3) 
Roosters and guinea fowl: Shall not be allowed on property of less than 2 acres.
(4) 
Two livestock animal units weighing less than 300 pounds may be kept on a lot of two acres or less. An additional one-half acre is required for each additional animal (for example, 3 acres = 4 head, 4 acres = 6 head, 5 acres = 8 head, etc.).
(5) 
Only one livestock animal unit weighing 300 pounds or more may be kept on a lot of two acres or less. An additional one acre is required for each additional animal.
(6) 
No less than 800 square feet of corral space shall be provided per animal unit.
(7) 
No less than 144 square feet of stall space shall be provided per horse.
(8) 
Adequate shelter consisting of shade and a windbreak shall be provided for all other livestock.
(9) 
Animals and livestock which are part of a FFA or 4H program shall be considered exempt from subsection (a) with an approved permit as outlined in section 3.04.002.
(b) 
All livestock shall be kept in a stable, shed, pen, or shelter at a distance no closer than 100 feet from every adjoining lot in a residential district and 150 feet from every residential structure other than the livestock owner’s residence. Land used for grazing pasture shall be excluded from the 150-foot distance requirement.
(c) 
An area for keeping livestock shall be kept clean at all times by raking, plowing, or turning under waste material or by other effective and approved sanitation methods.
(d) 
Regardless of the number of animals, outdoor pens or paddocks may not be allowed to be overgrazed or trampled to the extent that the soil is barren.
(e) 
Any structure used in maintaining livestock or fowl such as houses, barns, pens, stables or other structures shall be kept in a clean and sanitary manner and in good repair.
(Ordinance 15-12 adopted 5/23/16; 2006 Code, sec. 2.301; Ordinance adopting 2021 Code; Ordinance 21-05 adopted 4/12/2021)
(a) 
The town supports and encourages local engagement in programs such as the national FFA organization and 4H organization. The FFA and 4H programs offer youth a chance to develop skills and local connections that will be mutually beneficial to their growth and the overall community.
(b) 
On the authority of the animal control officer, animals and livestock which are part of a FFA or 4H program may obtain a permit provided certain requirements are met, including:
(1) 
Minimum lot size of greater than 1 acre. Goats and sheep may be considered on lots of less than 1 acre.
(2) 
The location where the animal will be housed is required to be identified on an exemption request form.
(3) 
Premises inspection by the animal control officer will be required to assure adequate space is provided for the housing and care of the animals.
(Ordinance 15-12 adopted 5/23/16; 2006 Code, sec. 2.302)