§ 3.1. Farm animals and horses.

A.

Grazing animals. In the SF-E and SF-1 Districts, grazing animals 500 pounds or greater, including horses and cattle must have a minimum fenced or enclosed area of 40,000 square feet per animal. Grazing animals of less than 500 pounds, including sheep and goats, must have a minimum fenced or enclosed area of 15,000 square feet per animal.

B.

Other animals. An SUP is required for other farm animals, including chickens and swine (except for "potbellied pigs" as defined in section 6-1 of the Code of Ordinances), and for a reduction in the land area required for grazing farm animals. The city shall not grant an SUP for any farm animal unless it is convinced that the presence of such animals will not injure the use and enjoyment of neighboring properties, including the impact of dust, flies and odor.

C.

General conditions. Notwithstanding the conditions above,

1.

Ground accumulations of manure shall be collected and properly disposed of so as not to create offensive odors, fly breeding, or in any way pose a health hazard or nuisance to humans and animals;

2.

Fences or pens, corrals or similar enclosures shall be of sufficient height and strength to properly retain the animal; and

3.

In SF-E and SF-1 [Districts], no swine or fowl are permitted, except for "potbellied pigs" as defined in section 6-1 of the Code of Ordinances.

4.

In the Agricultural District or on unplatted tracts of land of five acres or more, standards for animals are found in section 6-162 of the Code of Ordinances.

(Ord. No. 06-14, 4-17-2006; Ord. No. 07-18, 6-4-2007; Ord. No. 10-14, § 26, 7-6-2010)