5.1. PCSR 11-23-2004 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Sec. 30-803. Animals. (a) Definitions. The definitions in section 30-1 are applicable in this section. (b) Purpose. It is the intent of this section to establish regulations which will allow the keeping of animals within the city in a safe, clean, and healthy manner. The city recognizes that certain types of animals require regulations and standards to ensure that the health, safety, and welfare of the public is protected and to promote the compatibility of land uses as it relates to the keeping of animals. (c) Applicability of other regulations. The provisions of this section relate to the regulation of animals in the context of land use compatibility. These standards and provisions are not exclusive of other regulations set forth in this Code. The provisions of any other ordinance, statute or rule which impose other or greater restrictions shall also apply. (d) Agricultural animals. (1) The keeping of agricultural animals in the A2''& R-la zoning district is a permitted use on parcels which are five acres or larger and a conditional use on parcels which are smaller than five acres. In the R-lb, R-lc, and R-ld districts, the keeping of agricultural animals is a conditional use and shall be limited to parcels which are five acres or larger. (2) The number of animals permitted shall be limited to one animal unit per acre of fenced pasture land as outlined in the following table: TABLE INSET: Animal Animal Unit Value Slaughter steer or heifer 1.0 Horse 1.0 Mature dairy cow 1.4 Swine under 55 pounds 0.5 Swine over 55 pounds 0.4 Sheep 0.1 Duck 0.2 Turkey 0.018 Chicken 0.01 Note: For animals not listed in this table, the number of animal units shall be defined as the average weight of the animal divided by 1,000 pounds. The total number of allowed animal units per acre may be increased,provided there.is an approved Manure management plan following the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Technical Guidelines for Manure Management and Applications. Such approval may be obtained through the Conditional Use Permit process as noted in`Section 30-651 through 30-657. In no event however, shall the increased amount exceed twice the allowed animals as indicated in Section 30-803 (d) (2). Animals may be kept within a smaller fenced area upon approval of a conditional use permit. Evaluation of a conditional use permit will include submittal of a waste removal plan.