Ordinance - #02-05 - 02/26/2002 - Laserfiche WebLink

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to maintain a inix of livestock, equines, poultry or fowl (refer to Section 5.09.05 for regulations • for maintaining horses or equines exclusively): Parcel Size Number of Animal Units Allowed 3 acres (130,680 square feet) 2 5 acres (217,800 square feet) 3 10 acres (435,600 square feet) 5 15 acres (653,400 square feet) 7 20 acres + (871,200 square feet) No limitation Maintenance of more animals than the prescribed number above is permitted only with a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 9.03.04. Subd. 5 Non - Traditional Or Exotic Animals. Non - traditional or exotic animals are those which are not normally considered to be domesticated but are not wild animals as defined in Section 5.09.06. A person may keep a non - traditional or exotic animal as defined herein only upon issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with Section 9.03.04. In determining whether an animal is considered non - traditional or exotic, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to supply the City with the necessary data and information to reasonably prove that the animal is not dangerous in captivity. This information shall be part of the public record and shall be discussed as part of the conditional use permit review. In reviewing a request to keep non - traditional or exotic animals, the City may impose conditions and restrictions as it finds necessary, including but not limited to the following: a. Restrictions on the number and type of animals; b. Setbacks greater than those required in Section 5.09.04 (Barns and Stables) or the underlying zoning district for the property in question; c. Restrictions on the size, height and type of enclosures; d. Screening or landscaping of the proposed use. The applicant must also submit a copy of all permits required from any other regulatory agencies. Subd. 6. Prohibition Of Nuisance Animals. No animals of any type may be maintained on any parcel within the City, no matter what size the parcel, if the maintenance of said animals creates a nuisance as defined in Section 5.08 of this Code. SECTION 3. SUMMARY The following official summary of Ordinance #02 -05 has been approved by the City Council of the City of Ramsey as clearly informing the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance. It is the intent and effect of Ordinance #02 -05 to amend Ramsey City Code Chapter 5 (Municipal Regulations) to amend the parcel size regulations for keeping livestock, horses, poultry and/or fowl; and require a conditional use permit for non - traditional or exotic animals.