17.56.070 Animals.
A. Animals kept per dwelling unit within all residential districts shall be limited to three cats or three dogs, with the total number of animals not to exceed three over the age of six months.
B. Animals shall be permitted in the single-family residential district provided the requirements listed are fulfilled:
1. Horses, ponies, mules, cows and other large mammals provided that the property has:
a. At least twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of land area per animal;
b. A residence located on the property; and
c. No structure providing shelter or care for such animals located within fifty (50) feet of any off-premises dwelling.
2. Sheep, goats and similar animals provided that the property has:
a. At least ten thousand (10,000) square feet of land area per animal;
b. A residence located on the property; and
c. No structure providing shelter or care for such animals located within thirty (30) feet of any off-premises dwelling.
3. Gnawing mammals such as rabbits, chinchillas and nutria; and fowl such as chickens, ducks and geese provided that:
a. The penned animals are kept in the rear yard at least ten feet from a residence;
b. The pens are located no closer than twenty-five (25) feet to any other residence; and
c. Roosters are not allowed within city limits.
C. Additional dogs, cats, and other types of animals, except those listed in subsections (A) and (B) of this section, may be allowed as conditional uses as provided in Chapter 17.68.
Prior to the adoption of 6521 on 10/26/2011, Section 17.56.070 read as follows.
A. Animals kept per dwelling unit within all residential districts shall be limited to three cats or three dogs, with the total number of animals not to exceed three over the age of six months.
B. Animals shall be permitted in the single-family residential district provided the requirements listed are fulfilled:
1. Horses, ponies, mules, cows and other large mammals provided that the property has:
a. At least twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of land area per animal;
b. A residence located on the property; and
c. No structure providing shelter or care for such animals located within fifty (50) feet of any off-premises dwelling.
2. Sheep, goats and similar animals provided that the property has:
a. At least ten thousand (10,000) square feet of land area per animal;
b. A residence located on the property; and
c. No structure providing shelter or care for such animals located within thirty (30) feet of any off-premises dwelling.
3. Gnawing mammals such as rabbits, chinchillas and nutria; and fowl such as chickens, ducks and geese provided that:
a. The penned animals are kept in the rear yard at least ten feet from a residence; and
b. The pens are located no closer than twenty-five (25) feet to any other residence.
C. Additional dogs, cats, and other types of animals, except those listed in subsections (A) and (B) of this section, may be allowed as conditional uses as provided in Chapter 17.68. (Prior code § 11.019.160)