Sparta Township City Zoning Code
§ 18-5.8
Livestock Standards.
[Ord. No. 636 A 509]
In order to provide for adequate space, the following area standards shall be applied to the establishment of all new livestock areas in the Township.
Any animal other than house pets, cattle, horses and ponies shall be kept at a distance of at least 100 feet from any property line. The following ratios of animals per acre of land exclusive of the first acre shall be complied with:
a.
Cattle, horses and ponies — 1:1
b.
Swine, sheep and goats — 5:1
The above provisions shall not be construed to permit feed lots, commercial piggeries, fur farms and/or animal processing facilities. The regulations in this section shall not apply to house pets. Provided the lot involved consists of two acres or more, the keeping of one horse for riding purposes is permitted. For each one acre in the lot involved over a minimum of two acres, an additional horse shall be permitted. |