§ 7-4-210. Minimum area of enclosures or number of animals.

(a)

Hoofed livestock. It is unlawful for any person to keep any hoofed livestock in the Town unless there is a sufficient area to keep such livestock which shall require both (i) a minimum of one (1) acre of ground and (ii) one half an acre of ground for each hoofed animal. Although the entire lot may be fenced, a corral must be provided where hoofed livestock will normally be penned and given supplemental feed, The corral area shall be adequate in size for the number of animals involved and shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross lot acreage or one-quarter (¼) acre, whichever is less. All colts, calves, kids, lambs or young rabbits shall be removed from the premises within sixty (60) days after birth unless the space required for the same is available as provided for in this Section. All fences and corrals shall be sufficient to contain livestock.

(b)

Small livestock, fowl. It is unlawful for any person to keep any small livestock or fowl in the Town unless the area enclosing the animal provides not less than nine (9) square feet of area (exclusive of shed, shelter or coop) for each animal, and the shed, shelter or coop provides an area of not less than two (2) square feet for each animal. Under no circumstances may more than twelve (12) small livestock or fowl be kept on any property.

(c)

Exceptions. A greater number of livestock and/or fowl may be allowed as a nonconforming use for a 4-H youth livestock-raising project, provided that an application is made and approved by the Town Administrator/Clerk allowing temporary use of a property for a 4-H youth livestock-raising project. No such permit shall be allowed if the proposed use shall unreasonably interfere with any neighboring property owner or otherwise cause any unreasonable impact on the community.

(d)

Maximum dogs, cats. It is unlawful to keep, house or maintain in or upon any lot, parcel of property or premises more than three (3) dogs or three (3) cats, or an aggregate of four (4) dogs and cats, over the age of four (4) months. These restrictions shall apply to each dwelling unit within a multiple-family dwelling unit.

(e)

Exceptions. In the event of a hardship, including a property owner's family emergency, a property owner may maintain up to four (4) dogs on the owner's property upon application of the owner to the Town Administrator/Clerk and granting of a permit by the Town Administrator/Clerk allowing up to four (4) dogs on the approved property. No owner shall be granted a permit for more than thirty (30) days; however, any such permit shall be renewable for up to five (5) additional thirty-day periods. Any permit issued shall be terminated (i) on an immediate basis if the owner is cited by the Town for subsequent animal related violations or (ii) if the Town receives subsequent animal complaints from neighbors related to the permitted animals, three business days after the permittee receives notice. Notice of any termination may be posted on the permitted property if the permittee cannot be served by the Town at the property. If a permit is terminated the permittee may appeal the termination to the Board. If appealed, the Mayor may in his sole discretion stay termination pending the Town Board hearing. Any owner applying for a permit, including any permit extension, shall prior to issuance of the permit pay a permit fee in an amount established by resolution of the Board. (Ord. 20-1998 §9.02.01; Ord. 14-2002 §1; Ord. 11-2007 §1)

(Ord. No. 5-2008 , § 1, 3-11-08; Ord. No. 8-2010 , § 1, 9-28-10)