84.0560 Accessory Animal Raising for Primary Single

(a) This section establishes regulations to allow animal raising as an accessory use to a primary single dwelling unit. Combinations of the animal types are allowed, provided the following conditions are met.
(1) The total number in each category is not exceeded.

(2) Where a density ratio of animals per lot area is specified, the lot area or portion thereof shall be allocated only once, to either a primary or accessory animal raising use. Lot area used to qualify one animal type shall not be reused to allow another animal type.

(3) Animal types which are limited only by a maximum number per lot are allowed in addition to any other accessory or primary animal raising use.

(4) For the purpose of this section, lots with attached multiple residential structures shall be limited to those animals allowed by Subsection 84.0560(h)(1) and (2) for lots less than 7,200 square feet.

(b) All animal raising land uses shall comply with public health laws regarding proper care and maximum number of animals.

(c) Each animal raising land use includes all structures necessary to maintain and care for such animals (e.g., barn, corral, stable, pens, and coops). Such structures shall comply with all development standards, including those specified by the land use district and this section.

(d) Animal Separation

(1) All animals, other than cats, dogs, canaries or birds of the psitacinae family, shall be maintained at least 70 feet, measured in a straight line, from any structure or area used for human habitation or public assembly (e.g., parks, churches, etc.) on adjoining property. The area of human habitation shall not include cabanas, patios, attached or detached private garages, or storage buildings.

(2) Such animals shall maintain a clearance of at least five feet from interior side and rear property lines, and fifteen feet from side street rights-of-way, excepting an alley or bridle path, unless they comply with the following subsection

(3).

(3) Animal Enclosure

Animals may be maintained by a fence at least five feet high and made of either chain link, wood with horizontal members no less than six inches apart, solid masonry, or other appropriate solid screening and confining materials. Such a fence may be located on an interior side or rear lot line and 15 feet from a side street right-of-way.

(4) All animals shall be kept no closer than 100 feet from a domestic water well.

(e) Accessory animal raising of densities greater than those specified by this section or of animal types different from those specified by this section shall be subject to a Special Use Permit (e.g., educational animal projects or temporary grazing operations).

(f) Newborn Animal Exception

Offspring of animals maintained in accordance with applicable laws and regulations which are less than four months old or which have not been weaned, of any animals which are maintained in compliance with the provisions of this Code and any other applicable laws, ordinances and regulations shall not be subject to the maximum density or number limitations established by this Title.

(g) Confined Animals

Animals which are normally maintained in aquariums, terrariums, vivariums, bird cages, or similar devices each of which does not exceed 50 cubic feet and where such devices are maintained within an enclosed building shall be allowed as an accessory animal raising use. The maximum number or density limitations for these animal types shall comply with public health regulations.

(h) Permitted Accessory Animal Raising

ANIMAL TYPE	MINIMUM LOT AREA	MAX. DENSITY OR NUMBER
	less than
1)A combination of dogs, cats, and/or pot-bellied pigs	7,200 sq. ft. 7,200 sq. ft. 10,000 sq. ft. 20,000 sq. ft. or more	2 per lot or unit 3 per lot 4 per lot 5 per lot

Five or more require a Special Use Permit (SUP) and a Public Health permit.

less than 2) A combination of chickens or similar fowl (hens only) 7,200 sq. ft. 7,200 sq. ft. 2 per lot or unit 3 per lot Rabbits or other small animals 7,200 sq. ft. 10,000 sq. ft. 3 per lot 4 per lot 20,000 sq. ft. 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. or more The cumulative total of avian species and/or other small animals shall be 9 per lot.
3) Sheep and/or Goats 7,200 sq. ft. 1 per lot 10,000 sq. ft. 1 per 5,000 sq. ft. Miniature Goats, including Pygmy Goats Up to 9,999 sq. ft. 2 per lot 10,000 sq. ft. or more 1 per 5, 000 sq. ft. Goats (male) 20,000 sq. ft. 1 per lot The maximum cumulative total of sheep and goats, inclusive of miniature goats and pygmy goats, shall be nine per lot. However, if keeping miniature goats, there shall be at least two miniature goats or a miniature goat and another companion animal kept on the premises. In addition, any miniature goats kept on the premises shall be dehorned or located in an area with solid fencing. The lot size requirement for male goats refers to male goats that have not been neutered.
4) Cattle, buffalo, horses or similar large animals 20,000 sq. ft. with 60' min. frontage 1 per 10,000 sq. ft. The cumulative total of all large domesticated animals shall be 9 per lot.
Note: Matrices for primary animal raising for a specific land use district apply where the animal raising is a primary use as opposed to an accessory use.

(Amended by Ord. 269 § 3, 2007; Ord. 365 § 1, 2018)