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<br />(a) Domestic livestock (cattle, horses, hogs, sheep, goats, chickens, and geese) are a permitted <br />accessory use on lots in excess of one acre (43,560 square feet), provided that all domestic <br />livestock as defined above be restrained by a properly constructed and maintained fence no <br />closer than five feet from property that is not devoted to the keeping of domestic livestock or by <br />a perimeter property (exterior) fence of such construction so as to be impenetrable by livestock <br />and to prevent intrusion into neighboring residential properties, and provided further that said <br />domestic livestock be kept in a concentration that is less than or equal to: <br /> <br />(1) Two cows per acre. <br /> <br />(2) Two horses per acre. <br /> <br />(3) Two hogs per acre. <br /> <br />(4) Two sheep or goats per acre. <br /> <br />Plus one (1) head for each additional one-half (Y2) acre ofland on the same parcel. <br /> <br />(b) In any event, the total for the above referenced grazing animals (i.e. sheep, goats, hogs, cows, <br />or horses) shall be cumulative. In the event of fowl or recreational livestock in the Large Lot <br />uses, no specific concentration is established herein, but in no event, shall the cumulative <br />concentration of fowl, grazing or recreational livestock be such as to create a health hazard or <br />nuisance. The requirements of section 34-126 et seq. shall apply in any event. <br /> <br />(c) The keeping of livestock or fowl for the purpose of breeding, commercial feeding or sale, <br />whether engaged in as a primary or accessory activity, shall be considered a conditional use as <br />specified by Section 106-331, Table A. <br /> <br />(d) Large Lot district only. <br /> <br />(1) Recreational livestock is a permitted accessory use kept on tracts of contiguous land <br />(under one ownership) totaling one (1) acre in size or larger. <br />(2) For any pre-existing, non-conforming livestock use, without the required primary <br />structure in existence prior to this ordinance, shall be permitted upon submittal and <br />subsequent City approval. Upon such approval registration form shall be issued to the <br />property owner. <br />(3) Recreational livestock concentration shall not exceed grazing livestock concentration <br />unless the following provisions are met: <br />a. A barn and/or similar structure adequate to house livestock is provided to <br />accommodate the number oflivestock regardless of type. <br />b. Proper maintenance/care is adequately provided, and <br />c. The site shall be maintained to avoid any public nuisance. <br /> <br />2 <br />