Blanding City Zoning Code

Horses for use of occupants of a residential zone lot and their guests may be kept so long as they constitute no nuisance or health hazard; and provided, that at least one-half (1/2) acre of pasture area is available for each horse.

NOTES:

1. See also title 5, chapter 2 of this code for animal control provisions.

HISTORY:

(Ord. 1978-1, 3-8-1978, as amended)

Pets, such as dogs and cats, which are frequently kept within a dwelling, shall be permitted. Dogs off the premises at which they are housed shall be on a leash or under the control of a person. See chapter 5, title 2 of this code.

NOTES:

1. See also title 5, chapter 2 of this code for animal control provisions.

HISTORY:

(Ord. 1978-1, 3-8-1978, as amended)

Fowl which are contained within a building erected or modified for that purpose and which is no more than two hundred (200) square feet in size, and which fowl are not raised for commercial purposes, shall be permitted; provided, that they do not constitute a nuisance of noise or odor. 

NOTES:

1. See also title 5, chapter 2 of this code for animal control provisions.

HISTORY:

(Ord. 1978-1, 3-8-1978, as amended)

Farm animals, such as cows, pigs, sheep and goats, shall not be permitted within the city limits (see section 10-15-7 of this chapter).

NOTES:

1. See also title 5, chapter 2 of this code for animal control provisions.

HISTORY:

(Ord. 1978-1, 3-8-1978, as amended)

Animal use established prior to the adoption of this animal ordinance can be maintained as a nonconforming use under the following guidelines:

1. Animals are kept on the premises a minimum of one day each calendar year, or the intent to keep animals on the premises are maintained in a useable condition.
2. Established animal containment facilities be maintained so as not to distract from surrounding properties for any of the following reasons:
3. Appearance.
4. Sound.
5. Smell.
6. Treatment of animals.
7. When it has been established that one or both of the guidelines for maintaining a nonconforming animal use privilege has not been met, then the animal privilege for that property is lost and it shall comply to the requirements of this chapter.

NOTES:

1. See also title 5, chapter 2 of this code for animal control provisions.

HISTORY:

(Ord. 1978-1, 3-8-1978, as amended)

The conditions of all other applicable city ordinances shall be met before the harboring of any animal will be allowed as an accessory use.

NOTES:

1. See also title 5, chapter 2 of this code for animal control provisions.

HISTORY:

(Ord. 1978-1, 3-8-1978, as amended)

A temporary permit allowing 4-H participants to harbor farm animals for the necessary time to complete their project, subject to section 10-15-6 of this chapter. This permit is available at the city office.

Temporary Animal Permit

Owner name: ____________________________________________________________   

Address: _________________________________________________________________   

Type of animal: ___________________________________________________________   

Requested time period starts ____________________  ends ____________________   

Approved: ________________________________________________________________      

Not approved: ____________________________________________________________      

City planner: ______________________________________________________________

Comments: _______________________________________________________________  

NOTES:

1. See also title 5, chapter 2 of this code for animal control provisions.

HISTORY:

(Ord. 1978-1, 3-8-1978, as amended)