(a)

Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish those locations within the Town where horses and livestock are permitted, subject to the limitations set forth herein. However, compliance with the provisions of this Section does not exempt any property from the nuisance provisions of this Code. Miniature horses that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities shall be exempted from the provisions of this Section.

(b)

Requirements. In order to accommodate the keeping of horses or livestock, the following provisions must be satisfied by an owner or occupant of property:

(1)

On properties that are a minimum of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet, one (1) horse is allowed.

(2)

On properties that are equal to or greater than two (2) acres in size, two (2) horses or livestock, plus one (1) additional horse and/or livestock for every additional one-half (½) acre of property are allowed.

(3)

Horses and/or livestock shall not be kept in an enclosure or corral that is closer than forty (40) feet to a neighboring adjacent dwelling unit and no closer than ten (10) feet to the dwelling unit on the property.

(c)

Livestock, if part of an approved and regulated 4-H program or similar youth developmental or animal husbandry program, shall be allowed on properties that are at least twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in size; proof must be provided to the Town Administrator; and is limited to a period of seven (7) months per each animal, per calendar year. Such livestock shall be further limited to one (1) animal per individual up to a maximum of two (2) animals.

(Ord. 10-07 §2)

(Ord. No. 19-15, § 2, 6-25-2019)