§ 5-7-3. Keeping livestock.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or allow livestock to be kept within the city on any area less than one and one-half acres in size or within 200 feet of any residence or dwelling not occupied by such person or within 25 feet of any property line. Not more than two head of adult livestock and their immature offspring may be kept on an area of one and one-half acres and not more than one head of livestock and its immature offspring on each additional one-half acre of land.

(b)

The word "livestock," as used in this section, shall mean horses, ponies, mules, burros, cows, bulls, steers, calves, heifers, sheep and goats.

(c)

This section shall not apply to livestock which are brought into and taken from the city within a 24-hour period and used for business purposes of livestock housed in the city for the purpose of historical carriage tours; provided, however, that all livestock used for carriage tours shall be subject to regulations established by the city manager which regulate the housing, maintenance and general working conditions of such animals.

(d)

Violation of this section shall be punished, upon conviction, by a fine of not less than $5 and not more than $10. Each day a violation exists or continues shall constitute a separate offense. (Code 1963, Sec. 4-2.1; Ord. No. 2789, 4/12/83, Sec. 1)