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1. Chickens, Rabbits, and Domestic Fowl. Limited by the area requirement in section (8) below. Roosters, geese, peacocks, and turkeys are prohibited. 2. Miniature Goats. Up to 3 miniature goats, commonly known as pygmy, dwarf, and miniature goats, provided that males are neutered. Additional miniature goats are allowed subject to the area requirement in section (8) below. 3. Miniature Pig. No more than one miniature pig, up to 150 pounds in weight. 4. Cows, miniature cows, horses, miniature horses, sheep, goats, emus, alpacas, and llamas. Limited by the area requirement in section (8) below. 5. Honey Bees. Up to 4 hives, provided that they are located at least 25 feet from all property lines and a water source is provided on site within 15 feet of each hive. (5) Sanitation. Proper sanitation shall be maintained for all animals at all times to prevent any condition which may be dangerous or detrimental to the health of the public or animals, or constitute a nuisance. Proper sanitation includes: (a) Disposing of animal waste matter and not allowing itto accumulate; (b) Compost piles that contain animal waste matter shall be located at least 5 feet from all property lines and be within a container or bin enclosed on all sides and covered to deter rodents, flies, and other pests; (c) Ensuring odors resulting from the animals are not detectable beyond property lines; and (d) Storing all animal food in metal or other rodent-proof containers. (6) Fencing. Fencing is required and shall be designed and constructed to confine all animals to the site on which the animal is kept. The fence location and height are those required for fences in the applicable base and overlay zone. (7) Enclosures. (a) An enclosure is required and shall be designed and constructed to provide shelter from the weather for all animals kept outdoors on the development site. (b) The enclosure shall be roofed and have at least two solid sides. (c) The enclosure shall comply with the required height for accessory structures in the applicable base and overlay zone. (d) All structures designed and used to provide shelter for all animals shall be located at least 10 feet from all property lines, except where an adjacent property owner authorizes in writing that an enclosure can be located (8) Area Requirement for Animals. Minimum area of development site per animal over 6 months of age is as follows: (a) Cows and horses: 10,000 square feet per animal. (b) Miniature cows, miniature horses, sheep, miniature goats, goats, emus, alpacas, and llamas: 5,000 square feet per animal. (c) Chickens, Rabbits, and Domestic Fowl: 1,000 square feet per animal. (9) Harvesting. (a) Only chickens, domestic fowl, or rabbits can be harvested on site. (b) Harvesting shall occur only on the development site on which the animals are kept, and shall not occur in view from any public area or any adjacent Ordinance Page 5 of 6