§ 19.455

This purpose of regulating animals is to ensure compatibility of such uses with surrounding uses and properties and to avoid any impacts associated with such uses.

(Ord. 7331 §71, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Animal keeping, of both domestic and non-domestic animals, as defined in Article X (Definitions), are permitted as set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions subject to the requirements contained in this chapter.

A.

Animal keeping, as defined in this chapter, includes the keeping of domestic and non-domestic animals and other species as may be determined by the Community & Economic Development Department Director or his/her designee to be similar in nature.

B.

Animal keeping is permitted in the various zones as set forth in Article V Table 19.150.020.B (Incidental Uses Table). In addition to the regulations of the applicable zone, animal keeping in the forms of boarding of cats and dogs/kennels, in conjunction with veterinary services and pet shops, or in conjunction with associated biological and/or medical research facilities are also permitted per Article V (Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions).

(Ord. 7743, § 10, 2025; Ord. 7331 §71, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

The standards set forth in Article V, Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, shall apply to all domestic and non-domestic animal keeping unless otherwise specified here.

A.

Domestic animal keeping.

1.

Domestic animal keeping is permitted in all residential and mixed use zones.

B.

Non-domestic animal keeping in the RE and R-1 Zones.

1.

The non-commercial keeping of poultry is permitted subject to the following:

a.

Not more than five poultry shall be permitted at any time.

b.

A coop, shelter or other permanent structure shall be provided a minimum of ten feet from any neighboring residence in addition to the minimum standards provided in Chapter 19.440 (Accessory Buildings and Structures).

c.

The keeping of crowing fowl as defined in Section 19.910.040 ("C" Definitions) is not permitted.

C.

Non-domestic animal keeping in the RR Zone.

1.

The non-commercial keeping of poultry, rabbits, crowing fowl and crowing rooster are subject to the following:

a.

All animals shall be enclosed with a coup, shelter or other permanent structure and meet the standards provided by Chapter 19.440 (Accessory Buildings and Structures).

b.

No more than five poultry and four rabbits shall be permitted when 50 feet from any neighboring residence.

c.

No more than 50 poultry and 45 rabbits shall be permitted when 100 feet from any neighboring residence.

d.

Additional poultry and rabbits for noncommercial or commercial purposes may be permitted subject to the granting of a Minor Conditional Use Permit.

e.

The keeping of crowing fowl that exists on a property at the time the site is annexed to the City shall be abated within the amortization period of two years. If keeping of crowing fowl is not abated within such two-year period, it will be a violation of this section.

f.

For lots greater than 20,000 square feet, the keeping of no more than seven crowing roosters is permitted. The roosters shall be housed from sunset to sunrise in an acoustical structure at least 100 feet from any neighboring residence.

2.

Equine, bovine and ovine species.

a.

A minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet of net area is required.

b.

Not more than a total of two individuals of equine, bovine, or ovine species, regardless of combination, are permitted. However, one additional animal may be kept for each additional 10,000 square feet of net lot area in excess of 20,000 square feet.

c.

All animals permitted pursuant to this subsection shall be housed, penned or pastured at least 60 feet from any neighboring residence, including the residence on the lot where the animals are kept and shall abide by the minimum standards provided in Chapter 19.440 (Accessory Buildings and Structures).

Porcine species, exclusive of pot-bellied pigs.

a.

Swine or pigs, exclusive of pot-bellied pigs, shall be permitted only upon the condition that such animals are kept and maintained as a duty-authorized Future Farmers of America, 4-H or similar project.

b.

A minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet of net area is required for any porcine species.

c.

Not more than two individuals of porcine species shall be permitted. However, one additional animal may be kept for each additional 10,000 square feet of net lot area in excess of 20,000 square feet.

d.

All animals permitted pursuant to this subsection shall be housed, penned or pastured at least 60 feet from any neighboring residence, and shall abide by the minimum standards provided in Chapter 19.440 (Accessory Buildings and Structures).

Bees. The keeping of bees is permitted, provided that all other conditions of this Zoning Code and Title 8.20 are met.

Aviaries. The keeping of birds/aviaries is permitted, provided that all other conditions of this Zoning Code and the Municipal Code are met.

Offspring of animals. Offspring of permitted animals shall not be counted in determining the permitted number of animals if such offspring do not exceed the following age limitations:

a.

Bovine, 24 months

b.

Equine, 18 months

c.

Ovine, 12 months

d.

Porcine, 60 days

e.

Birds, four months

D.

Non-domestic animal keeping in the RA-5 Zone.

1.

Poultry, rabbits, crowing fowl and crowing roosters.

a.

The noncommercial keeping of not more than five poultry, including crowing fowl (except crowing roosters), and 18 rabbits is permitted. Such animals shall be housed, kept or penned at least 50 feet from any residence on an adjoining lot or parcel, including the residence on the lot where the animals are kept.

b.

Where poultry and rabbits are housed, kept, or penned at least 100 feet from any residence, the noncommercial keeping of not more than 50 poultry and 45 rabbits on any lot is permitted. The keeping of not more than seven crowing roosters are permitted on any lot, provided that such roosters are housed from sunset to sunrise in an acoustical structure so as to reduce noise emitted by such roosters and such structure is at least 100 feet from any residential structure on an adjoining lot.

c.

Additional poultry and rabbits for noncommercial or commercial purposes may be permitted subject to the granting of a discretionary permit.

2.

Equine, bovine, and ovine species.

a.

A minimum lot size of one acre of net area is required for the grazing, raising or training of any equine, riding stables or academies of the raising of bovine or ovine species for noncommercial purposes.

b.

Not more than a total of two of any combination of equine, bovine, or ovine species shall be kept on any lot with an area of one acre. However, one additional animal may be kept for each half acre of net lot area in excess of one acre.

c.

All animals permitted pursuant to this subsection shall be housed, penned or pastured at least 100 feet from any residence, including the residence on the lot where the animals are kept.

3.

Dairies, feeding lots and similar uses may be permitted subject to the granting of a Conditional Use Permit.

4.

Bees. The keeping of bees is permitted, provided that all other conditions of this Zoning Code and Title 8.20 are met.

5.

Growing and wholesale disposal of earthworms.

a.

All worm farms shall be kept at least 50 feet away from all adjacent dwellings.

b.

The maximum height of any worm bed shall be two feet and all other structures shall conform to the requirements for accessory structures.

c.

Worm farms in excess of 64 square feet shall only be permitted subject to the granting of a discretionary permit.

6.

Aviaries. The keeping of birds/aviaries is permitted, provided that all other conditions of this Zoning Code and the Municipal Code are met.

E.

Non-domestic animal keeping in the RC Zone.

1.

Poultry, rabbits, crowing fowl and crowing roosters.

a.

The noncommercial keeping of not more than five poultry, including crowing fowl (except crowing roosters), and 18 rabbits is permitted. Such animals shall be housed, kept or penned at least 50 feet from any residence on an adjoining lot or parcel, including the residence on the lot where the animals are kept.

b.

Where poultry and rabbits are housed, kept, or penned at least 100 feet from any residence, the noncommercial keeping of not more than 50 poultry and 45 rabbits on any lot is permitted. The keeping of not more than seven crowing roosters are permitted on any lot, provided that such roosters are housed from sunset to sunrise in an acoustical structure so as to reduce noise emitted by such roosters and such structure is at least 100 feet from any residential structure on an adjoining lot.

c.

Additional poultry and rabbits for noncommercial or commercial purposes may be permitted subject to the granting of a discretionary permit.

Equine species.

a.

A minimum lot size of one acre of net area is required for the grazing, raising or training of any equine.

b.

Not more than a total of two of any equine species shall be kept on any lot with an area of one acre. However, one additional animal may be kept for each half acre of net lot area in excess of one acre.

c.

All animals permitted pursuant to this subsection shall be housed, penned or pastured at least 100 feet from any residence, including the residence of the lot where the animals are kept.

3.

Bees. The keeping of bees is permitted, provided that all other conditions of this Zoning Code and Chapter 8.20 are met.

4.

Aviaries. The keeping of birds/aviaries is permitted, provided that all other conditions of this Zoning Code and the Municipal Code are met.

(Ord. No. 7701, § 25, 2025; Ord. 7331 §71, 2016; Ord. 7109 §7, 2010; Ord. 6985 §3, 2008; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

The premises where animals are kept shall be maintained in a clean, neat and sanitary condition at all times to ensure the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare pursuant to Title 6 - Health & Sanitation, Title 8 - Animals, and all other County and State regulations.

(Ord. 7660, § 12, 2024; Ord. 7331 §71, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Chapter 19.465 - CARETAKER LIVING QUARTERS