§ 4.22. Keeping of horses.

One (1) horse or other member of the horse (equine) family per fenced acre, with a minimum two (2) acre lot size, shall be allowed in association with a single-family dwelling or in single-family dwelling districts. Such uses shall comply with the following conditions:

1.

All structures used for the shelter of such animals shall be a minimum of seventy-five (75) feet from all property lines;

2.

Shall be located within the rear yard. In the case of a residential corner lot, in which a lot abuts or adjoins the intersection of two (2) or more streets other than an alley, a structure may be allowed in a side yard; and

3.

Be no larger than fifty (50) percent of the principal building heated floor area.

4.

All such animals shall be maintained at least twenty-five (25) feet from all property lines.

5.

All areas used by the animals shall be maintained and shall not be allowed to become overgrown with weeds or other vegetation exceeding a height of twenty-four (24) inches.