20.50.420 KA-02 – Agricultural keeping of farm animals standards.
This keeping of animals standards (KA) section applies to the following zoning districts:
A1 A2 A3
The following standards shall apply (Note: this section is separate from the confined feeding use described in JCC 20.50.160 CF-01 – Confined feeding standards.):
A. Household Pets. Any number of household pets as defined (i.e., indoor pets) are permitted.
B. Outdoor Pets. Outdoor pets as defined are permitted, and shall meet the following standards.
1. Minimum Lot Area. One-eighth (1/8) acre per outdoor dog and no restriction on other outdoor pets. Area shall be set aside exclusively for the animal(s) and separate from the building envelope and associated well and septic systems for a residential structure (if applicable).
2. Maximum Number. Four (4) outdoor dogs and no limit on other outdoor pets.
C. Exotic Animals. One (1) exotic animal is permitted per twenty-five (25) acres.
D. Farm Animals. Farm animals are permitted as follows:
1. Minimum Lot Area. Two (2) acres. Area shall be set aside exclusively for the animal(s) and separate from the building envelope and associated well and septic systems for a residential structure (if applicable).
2. Minimum Pasturage Area. See the following table:
|
Animal Type |
Minimum Pasture Area |
|---|---|
|
Cow, buffalo, and similar |
0.5 acres per animal |
|
Horse, mule, donkey, camel, and similar |
0.5 acres per animal |
|
Llama, alpaca, and similar |
0.4 acres per animal |
|
Deer and elk, and similar |
0.3 acres per animal |
|
Miniature horse (34 inches or less at withers) |
0.2 acres per animal |
|
Ostrich, emu, and similar |
0.2 acres per animal |
|
Goat, sheep, and similar |
0.2 acres per animal |
|
Turkey, pheasant, and similar |
no minimum |
|
Swine |
0.1 acres per animal |
|
Chicken |
no minimum |
|
Mink and other similar fur-bearing animals |
no minimum |
[Ord. 3-7-16A § 1; Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.42.]