§ 6-11. Restrictions on size and locations for keeping livestock.

(a)

It is unlawful for any person to keep any mule, donkey, horse, mare, colt, bull, cow, calf, sheep, goat, cattle, or livestock (does not include requirement for pygmy goats, miniature horses, or miniature donkeys, which are in subsection (b) below):

(1)

Closer than fifty (50) feet from any building located on adjoining property that is used for human habitation;

(2)

On a lot or parcel of land that does not contain at least seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet per animal; or

(3)

Without overhead shelter containing at least one hundred fifty (150) square feet per animal.

(b)

It is unlawful for any person to keep a pigmy goat or miniature horse or miniature donkey:

(1)

Closer than fifty (50) feet from any building located on adjoining property that is used for human habitation; or

(2)

Without overhead shelter containing at least seventy-five (75) square feet per animal.

(3)

On a parcel of land that does not contain at least one thousand eight hundred (1,800) square feet per animal, provided; the animal services manager shall have the authority to adjust the square footage requirement if the animals can be maintained without creating a nuisance.

(Ord. No. 8597, § 1, 1-26-06)