Ordinance - #15-12 - 07/14/2015 - Laserfiche WebLink

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(d) Permitted animals. (1) The following chart prescribes the number of animal units that can be maintained on lots of record to which the animal owner has fee title and desires to maintain a mix of livestock, poultry, or fowl (refer to section 10-24 for regulations for maintaining horses): Parcel Size 3 acres (130,680 square feet) 5 acres (217,800 square feet) 10 acres (435,600 square feet) 15 acres (653,400 square feet) 20 acres+ (871,200 square feet) (2) Maintenance of more animals than the prescribed number in subsection (d)(1) of this section is permitted only with a conditional use permit in accordance with section 117-50 (e) Non-traditional or exotic animals. (1) Non-traditional or exotic animals are those that are not normally considered to be domesticated but are not wild animals as defined in section 10-119. A person may keep a non-traditional or exotic animal as defined herein only upon issuance of non-traditional animal license. 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 infoiniation 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 non-traditional animal license. (2) 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 10-23 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. (3) The applicant must also submit a copy of all permits required from any other regulatory agencies. (4) Non-traditional animal license process. a. Application. The application for a license shall contain the following information; name, address, and telephone number of applicant; the address of the location, and a sketch plan Page 3