§ 14-13. Keeping of livestock and fowl.  


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  • (a)

    It is an offense to keep or harbor any livestock, except that livestock other than hogs or swine may be kept and harbored in an agricultural area, provided that:

    (1)

    The acreage on which such livestock are maintained must be enclosed by a fence of sufficient height and construction to keep such livestock from escaping from the premises; and

    (2)

    The livestock are provided a stable, shed, or other structure, at least 50 feet from any property line, of a size adequate for the storage, shelter, and safekeeping of the livestock, are confined in an area large enough to allow the livestock to stand or lay down fully without obstruction of movement.

    (b)

    It is an offense to keep or harbor any fowl, except as follows:

    (1)

    In residentially-zoned areas, six fowl per acre may be kept or harbored in a pen, coop, or other structure, at least 50 feet from any property line, sufficient to prevent the escape of the fowl; or

    (2)

    In all other areas, six fowl per tract may be kept or harbored in a pen, coop, or other structure, at least 50 feet from any property line, sufficient to prevent the escape of the fowl.

    (c)

    It is an offense to keep or harbor any hog or pot-bellied pig.

    (d)

    The prohibitions and restrictions set out in this section shall not apply to:

    (1)

    A zoo, zoological park or animal park;

    (2)

    An accredited research institution;

    (3)

    An animal exhibition operating under a contract, lease, or special event permit issued by the city, or otherwise duly approved by the city;

    (4)

    A person lawfully engaged in the transport of livestock or fowl in an enclosed vehicle in accordance with state law;

    (5)

    A person engaged in the transport or receipt of livestock or fowl for processing in connection with the operation of the cattle auction, slaughterhouse or like facility;

    (6)

    An animal shelter, veterinary clinic or grooming facility for treatment and temporary shelter in the animals in connection therewith.

(Ord. No. O-50-10, § I, 9-27-2009)