20.50.430 KA-03 – Rural keeping of farm animals standards.
This keeping of animals standards (KA) section applies to the following zoning district:
VR
The following standards shall apply:
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. Two (2) outdoor dogs and no limit on other outdoor pets.
C. Exotic Animals. None permitted.
D. Farm Animals. Farm animals are permitted as follows:
1. Minimum Lot Area. The minimum lot area to qualify for raising farm animals shall be three (3) 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. Limitation on Animal Types. Only the animal types listed in the following table are permitted.
3. Maximum Animal Units. The absolute maximum number of animals and the minimum fenced pasture per animal is listed in the following table. Minimum area shall be exclusive to one (1) animal and not counted again for a different animal type.
E.
|
Animal Type |
Max. Animal |
Minimum Pasture Area |
|---|---|---|
|
Cow |
2 |
0.5 acres per animal shall be a fenced pasture with a minimum pasture of 1 acre |
|
Horse |
6 |
0.5 acres per animal shall be a fenced pasture with a minimum pasture of 1 acre |
|
Mini horse (34 inches tall or less) |
4 |
0.2 acres per animal shall be a fenced pasture with a minimum pasture of 0.5 acre |
|
Goat and sheep |
4 |
0.1 acres per animal shall be fenced pasture with a minimum pasture of 0.25 acre |
|
Swine |
5 |
0.1 acres per animal shall be fenced pasture with a minimum pasture of 0.25 acre |
|
Hens (not roosters) |
8 |
no minimum |
[Ord. 3-7-16A § 1; Ord. 12-27-11 § 5.43.]