19.05.05 Farm Animals in the A, RA-5, and RR Zones

Farm animals, as defined in Section 19.02.02, are permitted in the A, RA-5, and RR land use zone on lots at least ¾ of an acre in size subject to the following regulations: 1. No large or medium farm animals shall be kept within sixty feet of any dwelling or within thirty feet of any zone boundary that prohibits such use. 2. Large animals may be kept at a ratio of two animals for each ½ acre of lot size; medium animals may be kept at a ratio of five animals for each ½ acre of lot size; and small animals may be kept at a ratio of twenty animals for each ½ acre of lot size. 3. Partially enclosed (and roofed) structures may be provided and maintained for all animals. Such structures shall be sited at the rear of the main dwelling and at least seventy-five feet from any dwelling, comply with all other setback and yard regulations of the zone and shall comply with the requirements of the Utah County Health Department. 4. For the purpose of calculating the correct ratio of animals to property size, no increment smaller than ½ acre will be considered. For instance, a ¾ acre lot is only allowed to have two large animals since the property only contains one ½ acre increment. Approved Equestrian Centers may exceed the provisions of this Section with respect to the number of animals permitted on the premises at any given time as per specific conditions that will be provided with the approval of each individual facility.