(a)
Number of animals.
It shall be unlawful for any person or corporation to keep livestock on any premises (zoned other than agriculture). The number of livestock permitted shall not exceed two adults (over six (6) months of age) for the [first] two acres and one (1) adult for each additional acre. The number of livestock less than six (6) months of age and horses (miniature variety), sheep, and goats less than 34 inches in height at the withers shall not exceed four (4) for the first two acres and three (3) for each additional acre.
(b)
Construction of pens and enclosures.
Any enclosure, pen, corral, or other restrictive area for livestock shall be constructed in such a way and of such material as to ensure containment of such animal or animals.
(c)
Location and size of stalls; fenced exercise area.
It shall be unlawful to erect a structure/building for the housing or keeping of livestock which is within 40 feet of the property boundary line and 100 feet of the residence of any person other than the owner. A ten (10) foot by twelve (12) foot stall or enclosure under roof is required for each adult livestock. Offspring may remain with female parent in the same stall or enclosure until six months of age. In addition, there must be at least 2,000 square feet of fenced exercise area/pasture for each adult. Horses (miniature variety), sheep and goats less than 34 inches in height at the withers shall be provided a stall or enclosure minimum four (4) feet by eight (8) feet under roof for each adult and 500 square feet of fenced exercise area/pasture. Fencing must be at least four (4) feet in height, or five (5) feet high in the case of breeding-capable males. Fencing must be of proper strength to contain livestock and maintained in good repair at all times.
(d)
Stallions, bulls and rams.
Male livestock capable of breeding must be contained within a stall/paddock. Males may be exercised only under direct adult supervision, age 18 or over, within an exercise area/pasture, provided fencing meets requirements (five (5) feet), and no direct contact may be made with livestock on adjoining properties. No pasture breeding is allowed. Under no circumstances shall breeding-capable males and females, even though they are the property of one (1) owner, be allowed together in an exercise area/pasture.
(e)
Offensive conditions.
The owner or person in possession of livestock shall keep exercise areas/pastures, pens, stalls and enclosures in which such livestock is confined in such a manner so as not to give off odors offensive to persons of ordinary sensibilities, or in any manner to endanger the public health or safety, or create a public nuisance.
(1)
Manure and waste must be removed from the stall daily. Manure must be either placed in a contained compost receptacle or spread in an area where it will be immediately worked into the soil. Manure in the exercise area/pasture must be removed from the premises or spread once weekly.
(2)
Watering troughs shall be provided which shall be equipped with adequate facilities for draining the overflow, to prevent the breeding of flies and mosquitoes or other insects.
(3)
Fly control or a pesticide must be used to protect against the breeding of flies.
(4)
Every effort must be made to keep ground cover on the pasture area. Prevention of livestock on this area after rainfall is strongly recommended.
(f)
Permits.
Permits for livestock shall be obtained on an annual basis, or any part thereof, as specified in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code. 4-H members or FFA projects will not require a paid permit, provided the livestock is certified by a responsible adult within the program as an ongoing project. These permits will be issued free. Permits will be issued for a period of one (1) year and will not be automatically renewed if there have been three violations within the previous 12-month period. In this instance, the applications will be investigated before renewal.
(Ordinance 100331, art. III, sec. 17, adopted 5/4/10; Ordinance adopting Code)