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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 Al and R-1 a 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-1 b, R-1 c, and R-1 d 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: Animal Animal Unit Value Slaughter steer or heifer 1.0 Horse i 1.0 Mature dairy cow 1.4 j Swine under 55 pounds 3 0.5 Swine over 55 pounds 0.4 Sheep 0.1 3 3 Duck 0.2 Turkey 0.018 Chicken 0.01 S t S 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. Page 1