This chapter establishes the standards by which farm animals may be kept within Kaysville City in a manner that will protect the public health and minimize the potential for nuisance.

Rooster chickens are not permitted in R-T, R-1, R-D, R-2, R-4 and R-M zones. The minimum residential lot size for the keeping of farm animals within any zone district shall be 4,000 square feet. The kind and number of animals that may be kept on a lot in any zone district (not including suckling offspring) is as follows:

(Ord. 23-07-02, 7/20/2023; Ord. 25-02-01, § 2, 2/6/2025)

1.

Structures for the care and keeping of fowl, rabbits or similar animals may be permitted in all districts where fowl, rabbits or similar animals are permitted, provided that all such structures are located at least fifteen feet (15') from all buildings on adjacent lots predominantly used or occupied by humans.

2.

Other structures for the care and keeping of farm animals except swine, may be permitted in all districts where farm animals are permitted, provided that all such structures are located at least fifty feet (50') from dwellings on adjacent properties.

3.

Structures for the care and keeping of swine shall be located at least two hundred feet (200') from dwellings on adjacent properties.

4.

The applicant shall successfully control odor, dust, noise, pests (flies, rodents, etc.) and drainage so a nuisance or hazard is not created for adjoining properties or uses. The applicant shall submit a plan for doing so with their Conditional Use Permit application.

5.

Farm animals must be kept within an enclosed area or structure sufficient to contain the animals on site.

(Ord. 25-02-01, § 3, 2/6/2025)

In zoning districts where farm animals are allowed as a conditional use, the provisions of this Chapter shall be the minimum requirements. The Planning Commission may add additional conditions as provided in KCC 17-30.