§ 10-3.202. Animals and Fowl.

(a)

The keeping of the following animals and fowl is a permitted use in the residential zones:

(1)

A maximum of two (2) dogs, five (5) months or older, per dwelling unit.

(2)

A maximum of three (3) cats, three (3) months or older, per dwelling unit.

(3)

A maximum of twelve (12) domestic fowl (hens only), rabbits, hares, or domestic animals customarily considered to be household pets per dwelling unit.

(4)

A maximum of two (2) pygmy goats or other small domesticated animals that are compatible with residential uses, three (3) months or older, per dwelling unit.

(5)

A maximum of two (2) miniature potbellied pigs, excluding boars, three (3) months or older, per dwelling unit.

(6)

A maximum of thirty (30) racing homer pigeons maintained in pens or lofts on a lot which contains at least one (1) dwelling unit.

(b)

The following animals and fowl are permitted upon securing a conditional use permit from the Board:

(1)

A maximum of two (2) exotic pets.

(2)

Additional numbers of the animals and fowl permitted in (a)(3) above.

(c)

There shall be a minimum of forty (40) feet between the window or door of any building used for human habitation and pens, coops, cages or similar housings where animals and fowl, except household pets, are kept.

(1)

All animals, fowl, and birds, except household pets, that are not kept in habitable buildings shall be contained in pens, coops, or cages.

(d)

There shall be a minimum separation equal to the required side yard between any property line and any pens, coops, cages or similar housings for animals and fowl.

(e)

All animals and fowl shall be kept in conformance with all other laws, ordinances and regulations governing them, including licensing regulations.

(f)

Failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall be unlawful and punishable as an infraction.