Chapter 6.08
LIVESTOCK, FOWL, WILD ANIMALS AND ANIMAL TRAPS
Sections:
6.08.020 Chapter compliance required.
6.08.040 Minimum standards for livestock.
6.08.050 Minimum standards for fowl.
6.08.010 Purpose.
It is the purpose of this chapter to regulate the type, location and number of animals within the community so as to allow their enjoyment without causing nuisance conditions or health hazards. (Ord. 1454 §2(part), 2015: Ord. 1403 §2(part), 2011)
6.08.020 Chapter compliance required.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to keep or maintain livestock or fowl within the city limits, except as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 1454 §2(part), 2015: Ord. 1403 §2(part), 2011)
6.08.030 Definitions.
“Fowl” where used in this chapter means laying hens for the purpose of egg production for the owner’s home use.
“Large livestock” where used in this chapter means and includes horses and cattle.
“Small livestock” where used in this chapter means and includes miniature ponies, sheep and goats.
“Wild and exotic animal” means any live, nonhuman primate, coyote, raccoon, skunk, fox, poisonous or constrictor type snakes, leopard, panther, tiger, lion, lynx, or any other warm-blooded animal which can normally be found in the wild state or birds of prey. An animal that is one-fourth coyote/wolf or more shall be considered a wild animal. (Ord. 1454 §2(part), 2015: Ord. 1403 §2(part), 2011)
6.08.035 Prohibited animals.
Roosters, stallions, bulls, swine, wild and exotic animals are strictly prohibited. (Ord. 1454 §2(part), 2015: Ord. 1403 §2(part), 2011. Formerly 6.08.050)
6.08.040 Minimum standards for livestock.
Possession of livestock for individual domestic purposes not including commercial operation shall conform to the minimum standards below:
A. File with the city a livestock management plan permit detailing how the property owner intends to meet the conditions listed in this section. The permit must be approved by the mayor and department heads. The permit is effective for a calendar year ending December 31st. Each year a new livestock management plan permit shall filed with the city.
B. A minimum of one acre of available property per three large livestock or per six small livestock.
C. Fencing shall be a nonpenetrable type, so as to reduce the nuisance impact on adjacent land uses. All fences shall be constructed and maintained in a structurally sound manner. Fences which are structurally unsound and/or hazardous are subject to abatement.
D. All livestock shall be provided with shelter, natural or structural, from excessive weather sufficient to protect the size, type, and number of animals.
E. Minimum care shall be provided that is sufficient to preserve the health and well-being of the animal such as a clean source of water, adequate feed to maintain proper body condition and weight and minimum health care within appropriate time periods.
F. The owner of every animal shall be responsible for the removal or abatement of any excreta deposited by their animal(s) on public areas or private property. The animal owner shall further not permit such excreta or food supplies, on the owner’s property or elsewhere, to be or become a breeding place for insects or flies, to be or become unsanitary, or to give offensive odor.
G. No tying, tethering, hobbling or hitching livestock on private property without permission other than the owners, on public walks or recreational areas.
H. Exception: For any 4-H or FFA project or modification from the above conditions, the mayor and department heads may approve a variance from the above rules for a temporary period of time. (Ord. 1454 §2(part), 2015: Ord. 1403 §2(part), 2011)
6.08.050 Minimum standards for fowl.
A. File with the city a fowl management plan permit detailing how the property owner intends to meet the conditions listed in this section. The permit must be approved by the mayor and department heads. The permit is effective for a calendar year ending December 31st. Each year a new fowl management plan permit shall be filed with the city.
B. The number of fowl is limited to no more than six adults and/or juvenile laying hens.
C. Laying hens shall be maintained in good health with adequate food, water, dry clean coop and medical care, as appropriate.
D. Fowl shall be contained within structures or fencing. Structures and fencing shall be kept at least twenty-five feet from a habitable building. Free range chickens are not allowed.
E. The owner shall manage the hens in such a way that minimizes odors, noises and vector attraction so as to respect the property and wellbeing of neighbors and the surrounding community.
F. The owner shall be responsible for the removal of any excreta, including manure, urinary waste and bedding materials, deposited on their property. Additionally, the owner shall not permit such excreta or food supplies on their property to become a breeding place for insects or flies, to be or become unsanitary, or to give offensive odor.
G. Exception: For any 4-H project or modification from the above conditions, the mayor and department heads may approve a variance from the above rules for a temporary period of time. (Ord. 1454 §2(part), 2015)
6.08.060 Animal traps.
The city may allow the use of city animal traps by the citizens of the city under the following conditions:
A. There shall be paid in advance a deposit of fifty dollars per trap.
B. No trap will be loaned for more than two weeks at a time to the same individual.
C. The deposit of any person who fails to return the trap within the two-week period shall be forfeited to the city.
D. The person who is allowed the use of the trap shall be responsible for any damages to the trap until the trap is returned to the city.
E. Any person wishing to use a trap shall complete an application form provided by the city.
F. All animals trapped by the user shall be properly disposed of by the user.
G. All traps shall be returned to the city in the same condition as they were in at the time of loan.
H. The failure to timely return a trap shall be a presumption of the user’s intent to deprive the city of its property and this presumption may be relied upon by the city, its police officers and agents in any criminal prosecution. (Ord. 1454 §2(part), 2015: Ord. 1403 §2(part), 2011)
6.08.070 Outdoor feeding.
It is unlawful for a person to knowingly feed an animal that he or she does not own. (Ord. 1454 §2(part), 2015: Ord. 1403 §2(part), 2011)
6.08.080 Violation--Penalty.
A. Any person who violates this chapter is guilty of a civil infraction and shall be cited in accordance with Chapter 1.20.
B. If any violation is continuing, each day’s violation shall be deemed a separate violation. (Ord. 1454 §2(part), 2015: Ord. 1403 §2(part), 2011)