It shall be unlawful for any person to keep any swine within the city limits, except in a zoning district in which a stockyard or stable is permitted.
(2004 Code, sec. 95.24(A))
(a) 
The keeping of large and small livestock (as defined in section 2.01.001) shall be permitted on any premises of which the overall site is a minimum of two acres in area.
(b) 
The number of large and small livestock (as defined in section 2.01.001) permitted shall not exceed one adult per one acre of land, not including that portion of premises on which the residence is sited. It shall be prohibited to keep more livestock than can be cared for under sanitary conditions and not create a nuisance. In no event shall the number of animals exceed the permitted number of adults and their foals or calves up to six months of age.
(c) 
The acre of land on which the residence is located and the land on which the septic tank and field are located shall not be included when calculating the area of a lot or tract that is available for the stabling of livestock.
(d) 
The person in lawful possession of the premises, as owner or tenant, may keep thereon large and small livestock belonging to others, but limited to the number of livestock allowed on the premises per the area and distance requirements of this section. Such keeping of livestock shall not be done as a commercial business in violation of the zoning ordinance.
(e) 
It shall be unlawful to keep livestock in any number which substantially interferes with the use and enjoyment of neighboring land by causing discomfort or annoyance to persons of ordinary sensibilities.
(2004 Code, sec. 95.24(B))
(a) 
Any enclosure, pen, corral or other restrictive area for small livestock shall consist of a solid wall stretching from the ground to at least four feet in height, that does not sway or give way when tested by an animal control officer; or shall consist of a fence.
(b) 
The fence must have at least 16 gauge wire arranged in a grid pattern (hogwire) with the maximum size of any grid in the wire being seven and one-half inches by 12 inches. The wire pattern must stretch continuously from the ground to at least 32 inches above the ground. Above this, the wire pattern must be stretched tautly [with] at least two strands of [wire] at least four feet above the ground. The maximum distance allowed between fence posts shall be 15 feet. The fence posts must not sway more than six inches when tested by an animal control officer. Trees may not be used as fence posts.
(c) 
Gates for small livestock enclosures shall be mounted on hinges to a solid wall or fence post and stretch from the ground to at least four feet above the ground. A gate must connect with another fence post or wall in a manner that small livestock cannot pass through it, and the gate itself must be constructed so that there is not an opening in it larger than seven and one-half inches by 12 inches.
(d) 
The gates must have a latch or chain attached capable of keeping the gate closed when tested by an animal control officer.
(2004 Code, sec. 95.24(C))
(a) 
Any enclosure, pen, corral or restrictive area for large livestock shall consist of a solid wall stretching from the ground to at least four feet above the ground, that does not sway or give way when tested by an animal control officer; or shall consist of a fence. The fence must have at least 16 gauge wire stretched tautly between fence posts. A fence shall have at least four strands of wire with one strand one foot above the ground and one strand at least four feet above the ground, with the two other strands uniformly spaced between the top and bottom strands.
(b) 
The maximum distance between fence posts shall be 15 feet. The fence posts must not sway more then six inches when tested by an animal control officer. Trees may not be used as fence posts.
(c) 
Gates for large livestock shall be mounted on hinges to a solid wall fence and stretch from one foot above the ground to at least four feet above the ground. A gate must connect to another fence post or solid wall in a manner that large livestock cannot pass through it, and the gate itself must be constructed so that there is not an opening in it large enough for large livestock to pass through. The gates must have a latch or chain attached capable of keeping the gate closed when tested by an animal control officer.
(2004 Code, sec. 95.24(D))
When small and large livestock are kept together, the standards for small livestock must be met.
(2004 Code, sec. 95.24(E))
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to keep on premises under his, her or its control, within the city limits, livestock in a manner that the livestock will pen [sic] is closer than 150 feet from any human living quarters, measured in a straight line from any direction, whether occupied or unoccupied. Additionally, the location of the barn or stable shall be located a minimum of 150 feet from any human living quarters.
(2004 Code, sec. 95.24(F))
Male equines, including but not limited to horses, capable of breeding, will be confined in a manner that the animal will not be dangerous to human beings, and all breeding shall be under the control of the owner or handler.
(2004 Code, sec. 95.24(G))
Except for exotic birds not raised, kept or harbored for commercial purposes, it shall be unlawful to keep more than an aggregate of 6 fowl per one (1) enclosure. Only one (1) enclosure shall be permitted per residential lot. Roosters shall only be permitted on residential lots of two (2) acres or more.
(Ordinance 2013-23 adopted 8/13/13)