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Livestock, Quarters and Enclosures Only allowed in A, A1 A2 A. No animal quarters are to be located closer than 50 feet to any property line. B. Adequate off-street parking shall be provided for livestock trailers, recreation vehicles, etc. associated with the proposed use in addition to the minimum requirements of this Ordinance. C. When such a use is located in zoning districts other than the Agricultural A District, the maximum number of large, hoofed livestock, including but not limited to cows, hogs, horses and llamas, shall be equal to two animals per fenced acre. In the A-Agricultural District, the maximum number of large hoofed livestock shall be equal to animals per fenced acre. D. When such a use is located in zoning districts other than the Agricultural A District, the maximum number of small hoofed livestock shall be equal to four animals per fenced acre. E. No free-range animals/poultry shall be permitted within any platted subdivision. (See Poultry) Poultry Only allowed in A, A1 A2 The keeping of chickens is allowed in platted subdivisions within the A, A1 and A2 zoning districts in accordance with the following provisions: A. Number and type chickens allowed: 1. No more than six chickens are allowed per parcel. 2. Roosters and any other crowing chickens are prohibited. B. Noncommercial use only 1. Chickens, chicken products and/or by-products shall not be sold on the property. ---PAGE BREAK--- C. Enclosures 1. Chickens shall at all times be kept in the rear yard and/or side yard in either a fenced area or covered enclosure. No person shall allow chickens to run at large at any time. 2. All chicken houses and enclosures must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. 3. Structures must be setback 25’ from side and rear property lines. 4. Fences shall comply with standards of Article 10, Section 120. 5. No structure or enclosure shall exceed 100 square foot. D. Feed must be stored in a fully enclosed, rodent-proof container. E. Private drive subdivisions with lots 5 acres or larger are excluded from these conditions. (9-1-15)