(A)Domestic pets as defined in § 153.002 may be kept in any zoning district. Wild and exotic animals as defined in § 153.002 are prohibited in all Zoning districts. Farm animals as defined in § 153.002 may be kept only on lots used for agriculture, hobby farms, or another conforming use requiring the keeping of farm animals.
(B)The animals listed below may be kept according with the following schedule:
Lot Description | Regulation |
Lot Description | Regulation |
1.Farms (including hobby farms) on lots of 40 acres or more | There shall be no zoning limits on the number of animals kept |
2.Farms (including hobby farms) under 40 acres | Horses, ponies, and other equines: |
No more than two horses or ponies may be kept on lots with a minimum of 3 acres. One additional horse or pony may be kept for each 2.5 acres of lot area in excess of 3 acres. | |
Cattle: | |
No more than one per acre. The combined number of cattle and horses or ponies may not exceed one animal per acre. | |
Pigs, sheep, or goats | |
No more than two per acre, of any combination. | |
Poultry | |
No more than 35 per acre, in any combination. | |
3.All other lots | Horses or ponies and other equines: |
No more than two horses or ponies may be kept on lots with a minimum of 3 acres. One additional horse or pony may be kept for each 2.5 acres of lot area in excess of 3 acres. + | |
Cattle: | |
Cattle shall be prohibited on lots that do not contain agricultural uses or hobby farms | |
Pigs, sheep, or goats: | |
Nor more than one per acre, or any combination. | |
Poultry: | |
No more than ten may be kept on lots under 2.5 acres. Ten additional may be kept for each 2.5 acres of lot area in excess of 2.5 acres. | |
(Ord. 30, passed 2-9-2011; Ord. 36, passed 6-8-2016)
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