§ 17.40

The purpose of these standards is to clearly define the numbers of animals allowed in each of the zoning districts. The animal keeping standards are intended to:

A.

Allow the keeping of animals as pets in all residential zones.

B.

Allow the keeping and raising of animals on lots of sufficient size to accommodate a larger number of animals.

C.

Preserve the enjoyment of their land by all property owners.

(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9110.01.)

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all zoning districts included in division II of this zoning ordinance, including both existing and new or redeveloped projects, and single-family homes, regardless of when they were constructed.

(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9110.02.)

A.

Animals may be kept in the residential districts only. The keeping of animals on lands designated for commercial, industrial or public facilities uses is prohibited, except for pet stores and veterinary facilities as permitted in the commercial districts.

B.

The keeping of animals shall conform to the following table:

Table 17.40.030

Animal Keeping Standards[1]

1 Any animal not specifically listed shall be classified by the director.

2 Unweaned offspring shall not be counted in determining the number of dogs or cats.

3 Large animals shall include goats, sheep, horses, cattle, llamas, swine, emus and ostriches. The total number allowed is cumulative.

4 On substandard lots created prior to the adoption of this zoning ordinance in the VLDR district (lots of less than twenty thousand s.f.), one large animal shall be permitted on lots of twelve thousand s.f. to sixteen thousand s.f., and two shall be permitted on lots of sixteen thousand one s.f. to nineteen thousand nine hundred ninety-nine s.f.

5 For any lot less than twenty thousand s.f. a maximum of three dogs and cats, or any combination thereof, not to exceed three, shall be permitted.

6 For lot(s) twenty thousand s.f. and larger a maximum of six dogs and cats, or any combination thereof, not to exceed six, shall be permitted.

7 A maximum of three dogs or cats, or any combination thereof, not to exceed three, shall be permitted in the LDR zone district.

8 A maximum combined total of eight dogs and/or cats per lot shall be permitted in the R/A, R/A/H, RR and RR/H zone district.

C.

All animal keeping shall comply with all laws regarding the proper care and number of animals.

D.

All animal keeping structures shall comply with the development standards of the zone in which they are located, including setbacks.

E.

All animals shall be kept in fenced enclosures at all times. Dogs and cats may be kept in fenced yards without additional enclosures, if proper shelter is provided. Pot-bellied pigs, fowl, rabbits and large animals shall be kept in appropriate enclosures within a fenced yard (pig runs, chicken coops, rabbit warrens, corrals and/or stables).

F.

Each pot-bellied pig shall be provided a minimum of seventy-five square feet in an enclosure.

G.

Each large animal shall be provided a minimum of four hundred square feet of fenced area.

H.

All facilities shall be kept in a clean and sanitary manner at all times.

I.

The offspring of large animals shall not be counted in determining the number of animals on a lot, if the offspring is within the following age range:

1.

Horses: six months;

2.

Cattle: six months;

3.

Swine: ninety days;

4.

Sheep: ninety days;

5.

Goats: ninety days;

Llamas: twelve months;

7.

Emus and ostriches: four months.

J.

No person shall allow to remain on a property, an animal which habitually disturbs the peace and quiet of the inhabitants of a neighborhood by howling, barking, crying, braying, or making other similar noises.

K.

Exotic animals not listed above are prohibited.

(Zoning Ord. dated 1/31/06, § 9110.03; Ord. No. 1393, § 2.)

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