Lake County Zoning Code § 8.17 Animal density

• (a) Parcels shall be limited to the raising, feeding, maintaining and breeding of animals and bees at the following permitted densities:

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1. One (1) hog or pig per forty thousand (40,000) square feet of area; or

2. One (1) horse, mule, cow, steer or similar animal per twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of area; or

3. Three (3) goats, sheep, or similar animals per twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of area; or

4. Twenty-four (24) chickens or similar animals per twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of area; or

5. Ten (10) ducks, rabbits or similar animals per twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of area; or

6. Unlimited density except that no more than two (2) beehives are permitted per parcel when within one (1) mile of a populated area (defined as ten (10) or more dwelling units established within a one-quarter (1/4) mile diameter area); or (Ord. No. 1897, 12/7/1989)

7. Any combination of the above units which is determined to be of the same approximate density as (1) through (6) above. Parcels of less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet are allowed animals in proportion to the square footage of the parcel.

• (b) The offspring of animals are allowed and shall not be counted until they are six (6) months of age.

• (c) Animal densities exceeding standards set forth in Subsection (a) above shall be subjected to first obtaining a minor or major use permit, as determined by the Planning Director.

• (d) 4-H, FFA and similar animal husbandry projects are permitted without limitation of parcel size, provided that the parcel contains at least twenty thousand (20,000) square feet, and a letter of project authorization shall be submitted to the Planning Department by the project advisor upon request. (Ord. 1749, 7/7/1988)

• 8.18 Parking: The following minimum parking requirements shall apply except as provided in Article 46.

  • (a) Residential use: two (2) spaces. (Ord. 1749, 7/7/1988; Ord. No. 2128, 1/14/1993; Ord. No. 2305, 10/19/1995)

  • (b) Other uses: As provided for in Article 46. (Ord. No. 2128, 1/14/1993; Ord. No. 2305, 10/19/1995)

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• 8.19 Projects proposing four or fewer parcels less than 30 acres in size shall have access via an existing publicly maintained road or via a new road improved at a minimum with a processed gravel road consistent with county standards. (Ord. No. 2402, 7/12/1997)

• 8.20 Signs: As provided in Article 45.