14-4-119 DOMESTIC FARM ANIMALS

A. The City recognizes that farm animals are inextricably associated with certain noise, sight, and smell nuisances that are generally unacceptable in urban areas. However, the City also recognizes the importance of maintaining its agricultural heritage and the traditional values associated with that heritage. It is with this purpose, to preserve the agricultural heritage of the community, that this Section is enacted. B. Where permitted, the quantity of animals permitted on a property shall be determined on the basis of one hundred (100) animal points per vacant acre, (e.g., 0.50 acres x 100 = 50 animal points, 1.45 acres x 100 = 145 animal points). C. Vacant acreage is determined by the following. At a minimum, a residential property shall deduct 0.20 acres (approx. 8700 sq. ft.) per unit from the total acreage before calculating the animal allowance; (e.g., (0.50 acres – 0.20 acres) x 100 = 30 animal points; (1.45 acres – 0.20 acres) x 100 = 125 points). For a residential property where more than .20 acres is occupied by driveway, residential building footprint, garage and areas of human occupancy and use, the actual vacant acreage available for animals shall be calculated by survey. A front yard and any minimum required yard setbacks shall not be considered vacant acreage or for animal habitat. D. The animals allowed in Table 14-4-119 below, and no other animals except household pets, are allowed in a permitted residential zone. Table 14-4-119 Type of Animal Pigs, Cattle Horses Sheep, goats, llamas Fowl, pigeons, rabbits Raccoons, skunks, roosters, and any other nuisance animal Any non-domestic animal, and any animal regulated by the State of Utah, the United States, or any of their agents # of Points per Animal Not allowed 40 25 5 Not allowed Not allowed E. A commercial agricultural operation is not permitted anywhere within the City of Bountiful. F. Coops, barns, stalls, pens, and any other animal housing structure, shall be located in conformance with the provisions of Title 8 - Public Health of the Bountiful City Code.