For the purposes of this chapter:

ANIMAL: Individual or a combination of the following species: horses, cattle, llamas, mules, sheep, goats, turkeys, ducks, geese, rabbits, pheasants, pigeons. Exclusive of household pets.

ANIMAL EQUIVALENT UNIT (AEUs): A unit of measure used to equate numbers of animals of different species based on their size, social and environmental impact to a specific number.

ANIMAL RIGHTS: The right to keep, maintain, or board animals for personal, commercial, agricultural, or recreational use.

PARCEL: A single piece of land under one ownership or a single piece of land under one ownership together with contiguous pieces which may be under separate ownership but have been pledged to the primary piece for the purpose of increasing the available land necessary to establish animal rights.

Animals may only be kept within a single-family residential zone when permitted by this title and in accordance with the provisions of these regulations.

1. Number Allowed: The number of allowable animals kept shall be determined based on the animal equivalent unit (AEU) for each animal and the size of the parcel set aside for the animals.
2. Classification: Each animal species shall be assigned one of the following classifications based on their size, and their anticipated social and environmental impact:
   1. Large size animal - cattle, horse, donkey, mule.
   2. Medium size animal - sheep, goat, emu, llama.
   3. Large fowls - turkey, geese.
   4. Small animals, fowl - pigeons, pheasants, ducks, rabbits.

Animals not listed above and which are not considered household pets or animals which are not otherwise restricted, may be kept in accordance with this section in numbers consistent with their approximate size. Chickens (Domestic Fowl) and pigs are not included in this Section. For Chickens (Domestic Fowl) see SMC 17.12.030 "Keeping Chickens (Domestic Fowl)". For Pigs see SMC 17.12.235 "Keeping Pigs".

1. Animal Equivalent Units: Each classification of animal shall be represented by an animal equivalent unit as follows:

   Animal Classification	Adult Animal Equivalent Unit Per Animal	Animal Density Per AEU
   Large animal	1.00	1.00
   Medium animal	0.50	2.00
   Large fowls	0.10	10.00
   Small animal and fowl	0.05	20.00

2. Animal Density: The number of animals assigned to a parcel shall not exceed a density of two (2) animal equivalent units (AEU) per acre. Animal species can be mixed provided the allowable density is not exceeded.

A lot may be combined with adjoining lots for the purpose of creating a parcel of sufficient size to meet the minimum requirements for the establishment of animal rights as outlined in this chapter subject to the following conditions:

1. An agreement between the applicant and the adjoining lot owner assuring the use of the adjoining lot owner's land by the applicant for the purpose of harboring animals must be recorded at the office of the county recorder and be on file with the city recorder.
2. If the owner of property that has been pledged to another should sell all or a portion of the pledged property, the animal rights permit will be revoked unless a new agreement is recorded at the office of the county recorder and filed with the city.
3. Any fencing or barriers or portions of such, between the applicant's property and the adjoining lot shall be opened to allow for free passage of any animals from one lot to the other.
4. Lot area pledged to another cannot be subdivided without the loss of animal rights.
5. Land pledged to another cannot include area within required yard space, i.e., front yard, side yard and rear yard.
6. If the owner of a lot that has pledged land to create a parcel for the purpose of establishing animal rights should sell that lot, animal rights will be lost unless a new agreement is signed and recorded with the new lot owner.
   

1. Where permitted under the provisions of this title, any large and medium sized animals are to be fed at least forty five feet (45') from the owner's dwelling and seventy five feet (75') from any neighbor's dwelling as measured from the closest point of the corral or enclosure to the closest point of the dwelling.
2. These restrictions only apply to the permanent corral, stable, shed, barn or other protected or restricted area wherein the animal is fed and housed and not to the temporary grazing of livestock in pastures that are separate from a residential parcel.
3. Corrals, stables, sheds, barns, and other areas where animals are housed and fed must be cleaned of all animal waste (manure) and soiled bedding material on a regular basis (weekly). All waste must be disposed of properly and not be stockpiled, except during the winter months, beginning November 1, when disposal is difficult. Any wintertime stockpile must be removed no later than April 15. Waste stockpiles have the same setback restrictions as corrals, sheds, etc.
4. Using a common fence between adjoining lots for the purpose of pasturing, corralling, or otherwise containing large or medium animals shall be prohibited unless the adjoining property owner gives consent. If consent is not given, the owner of the animals must provide a secondary fence or other acceptable means to restrict animals from the joint fence.

It is prohibited, whether on a temporary or a long term basis, to keep the following either under the provisions of this chapter or as household pets:

1. Alligators and crocodiles.
2. Bears (Ursidae). All bears including grizzly bears, brown bears, black bears, etc.
3. Cat family (Felidae). All except the commonly accepted domesticated cats, including cheetah, cougar, leopard, lion, lynx, panther, mountain lion, tiger, wildcat, etc.
4. Dog family (Canidae). All except domesticated dogs, including wolf, fox, coyote, dingo, etc.
5. Ostrich (Struthionidae).
6. Peacock (Pavo crisatus).
7. Porcupine (Erethizontidae).
8. Primate (Hominidae). All subhuman primates.
9. Raccoon (Prosynnidae). All raccoons including eastern raccoon, desert raccoon, ringtailed cat, etc.
10. Skunks.
11. Venomous fish and piranha.
12. Venomous snakes, lizards or other venomous reptiles.
13. Weasels (Mustelidae). All including weasels, martens, wolverines, badgers, otters, ermine, mink, mongoose, etc. Additionally, all furbearing animals in "fur farms" are also prohibited, except ferrets which are allowed as a household pet.
14. Any otherwise prohibited wild animals such as big game animals which are restricted by state or federal law.

Those wishing to establish animal rights for a particular lot or parcel shall first obtain an animal rights permit from the planning commission.

1. Permits: Permits shall be granted for a maximum of three (3) calendar years and shall be renewed on or before December 31 of the third year regardless of the month in which it is granted. Renewals must be applied for and granted prior to the renewal date.
2. Permit Fee: The applicant shall pay the applicable permit fee as established in the most recent prevailing fee schedule adopted by resolution of the Smithfield City council.
3. Renewals: The planning and zoning administrator may issue renewals of an existing animal rights permit provided there have been no verifiable violations of the existing permit reported by the animal control officer. Violations may include excessive noise and/or containment issues related to the animals.
   

The permit may be revoked by the planning commission upon failure to comply with the conditions imposed at the time of original approval. It may also be revoked for just cause, such as:

1. Negative impact on the health, safety and welfare concerns of the residents of Smithfield.
2. Complaints of noise, odor, failure to keep the animal under proper care and/or control.
3. Creation or existence of a public or private nuisance.
4. Legitimate written complaints received by the animal control officer concerning the animals.