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Sec. 30 -803. - Animals. <br />(a) Definitions. The definitions in section 30 -1 are applicable in this section <br />(b) Purpose. It is the intent of this section to establish regulations which will allow the keeping of animals <br />within the city in a safe, clean, and healthy manner. The city recognizes that certain types of animals <br />require regulations and standards to ensure that the health, safety, and welfare of the public is <br />protected and to promote the compatibility of land uses as it relates to the keeping of animals. <br />(c) Applicability of other regulations. The provisions of this section relate to the regulation of animals in <br />the context of land use compatibility. These standards and provisions are not exclusive of other <br />regulations set forth in this Code. The provisions of any other ordinance, statute or rule which impose <br />other or greater restrictions shall also apply. <br />(d) Agricultural animals <br />(1) The keeping of agricultural animals in the Al and R -1 a zoning district is a permitted use on <br />parcels which are five acres or larger and a conditional use on parcels which are smaller than <br />five acres. In the R -1 b, R -1 c, and R -1 d districts, the keeping of agricultural animals is a <br />conditional use and shall be limited to parcels which are five acres or larger. <br />(2) The number of animals permitted shall be limited to one animal unit per acre of fenced pasture <br />land as outlined in the following table: <br />Animal <br />Slaughter steer or heifer <br />Horse <br />Mature dairy cow <br />Swine under 55 pounds <br />Swine over 55 pounds <br />Sheep <br />Duck <br />Turkey <br />Chicken <br />Note: For animals not listed in this table, the number of animal units shall be defined as the <br />average weight of the animal divided by 1,000 pounds. <br />Page 1 <br />