HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-247 Amending Chapter 81, Sec 1030 of City Code - AnimalsCITY OF CORCORAN
ORDINANCE NO. 2009 -247
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 81
AND SECTION 1030 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF CORCORAN ORDAINS:
Section 1. Animals.
The text of section 81.01 is amended by adding, deleting or changing as follows:
ANIMAL UNIT EQUIVALENT. For purposes of this ordinance,
"One Animal Unit Equivalent" is herein defined using the unit
equivalent spreadsheet. The following are also defined as one
Animal Unit Equivalent: one elk, one bison or buffalo, two llamas,
two ostrich, or twenty -five rabbits. Animal Unit Equivalents not
included in the schedule or in this definition shall be calculated as
follows: average weight of species =1000 lbs = the Animal Unit
Equivalent. Any disputes concerning the calculation of an Animal
Unit Equivalent shall be resolved by the City Council.
The text of section 81.10 is amended by adding, deleting or changing as follows:
Any person keeping a farm animal or non - traditional farm animal
within the City of Corcoran must adhere to the following
requirements at a minimum:
1. Properties of less than 3 acres, but at least one -half acre, are
allowed to have .5 Animal Unit Equivalent per acre, as
calculated to the nearest one -tenth acre:
.5 acre .25 AUE
.6 acre .3 AUE
.7 acre .35 AUE
.8 acre .4 AUE
.9 acre .45 AUE
1.0 acres .5 AUE
1.1 acres .55 AUE
1.2 acres .6 AUE
1.3 acres .65 AUE
1.4 acres .7 AUE
1.5 acres .75 AUE
1.6 acres .8 AUE
1.7 acres .85 AUE
1.8 acres .9 AUE
1.9 acres .95 AUE
2.0 acres 1.0 AUE
2.1 acres 1.05 AUE
2.2 acres 1.1 AUE
2.3 acres 1.15 AUE
2.4 acres 1.2 AUE
2.5 acres 1.25 AUE
2.6 - 2.9 acres 1.5 AUE
3.0 acres 2.0 AUE
2. Minimum of 2 acres is required to allow one Animal Unit
Equivalent to he kept.
3. For each additional whole acre over 3 acres, one additional
Animal Unit Equivalent is permitted. Partial acres on parcels
greater than three acres do not increase the available Animal
Unit Equivalents. There are no animal unit restrictions on
parcels greater than 30 acres.
4. For the purpose of calculating acreage under this section,
adjoining parcels under the same ownership shall be
considered one parcel if actually used together for the keeping
of the Animal Unit Equivalents.
5. For the purpose of calculating acreage under this section,
adjoining parcels not under the same ownership may be
combined if:
a. The adjoining property owner agrees to allow his /her
property to be used for this purpose;
b. The agreement is in writing and contains the
following:
i. Names of both landowners and the addresses
and legal descriptions of their respective
properties;
ii. A statement indicating the amount of acreage
the adjoining property owner is allowing the
animal owner to utilize for this purpose;
iii. A statement indicating the duration of the
agreement;
iv. An acknowledgment by the adjoining property
owner that the agreement reduces the available
Animal Unit Equivalent, if any, on his /her
property for the duration of the agreement; and.
v. The signatures of all property owners of record
for all parcels involved.
c. The agreement shall be filed with the City
Administrator.
6. All animals must be kept in an enclosed pen or corral with
fences or enclosures of sufficient size, height and strength to
ensure safe and humane retention of animals.
7. In addition to the pen required on number 6, a shelter or
stabling facility shall be provided of at least 100 square feet
per animal unit, The shelter or facility shall be at least 75 feet
from any residential structure of another person and must
comply with all setback requirements as identified in Section
1030.020 (Accessory Buildings) of the Zoning Ordinance.
8. Manure, bedding compost and other waste materials must not
be piled or allowed to accumulate closer than 75 feet from
any lot line and 140 feet from neighboring residences. On
parcels less than 3 acres, such materials shall be removed
from the premises at least once within a six (6) month period,
unless the materials are accumulated within 140 feet from a
property line, in which case they must' be removed every 14
days.
Section 2. Animal Unit Chart
The text of the Animal Units chart following section 81.11 is amended by adding,
deleting or changing as indicated in the attached chart.
Section 3. Accessory Structures
The text of section 1030.020, subd. 2(D) is amended by adding, deleting or
changing as follows:
D. Setbacks
1. Setbacks for accessory building in the A and RR district shall comply with
the following:
a. Front yard — same as underlying zoning district
b. Side yard — 20 feet
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c. Rear yard — 15 feet
d. Agricultural uses shall be a minimum of 100 feet from all property
lines, unless the agricultural use is an animal shelter and said shelter
is no more than one -half the allowable square footage as set forth in
Subdivision 2(F) of this section, in which case said shelter may be
set back a minimum of 25 feet from the property line and 75 feet
from neighboring residences.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon
its publication and passage.
ADOPTED by the City Council on June 11, 2009
VOTING AYE
x Milbrandt, Roslyn
Guenthner, Ken
_x_ Hudok, Chris
x Gmach, George
x Thomas, Ron
ATTEST:
VOTING NAY
Milbrandt, Rosyln
Guenthner, Ken
Hudok, Chris
Gmach, George
Thomas, Ron
Daniel J. Donahue, City Administrator
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Ken Guenthner, Mayor