15-5-4 Farm animal units per acreage
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(1) The following regulations shall apply to RR (rural residential) zones that allow animals other than
household pets: (a) Four (4) animal units listed in Table 15-5-4.1 shall be allowed for every one (1) acre of
property. (b) The minimum allowed acreage of such animals shall be .5 acres in an RR (Rural Residential)
Zone. (c) Structures shall be provided and maintained for all animals. Such structures shall be enclosed
(fully or partially), roofed, and sited at the rear of the main building, and shall comply with all other setback and yard requirements for the district. (2) MU (multiple use) and A (agriculture) zones are allowed to self-regulate animal counts, so long as the animals do not cause a nuisance as defined in Tooele County Code 8-5-3 (Nuisance Animals). (3) The Zoning Administrator may decide to further restrict or revoke the property’s right to animals if the property owner allows, causes, or permits any animal nuisance as defined in Tooele County Code 8-5-3 (Nuisance Animals). (4) For animals not listed, the Zoning Administrator shall determine the number of animals allowed based upon the property and surrounding residential limits and restrictions. (5) Animals permitted through Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are allowed and shall be kept in accordance with DNR regulations. Permitted animals must comply with this chapter. (6) A CUP is required for any educational or rehabilitation, temporary housing, or private stabling use allowing animals over these limits. (Ord. 2020-32, 11/16/20)
Table 15-5-4.1. Farm animal units per acreage. (Ord. 2020-32, 11/16/20)
4 animal units are allowed per acre of property in any combination of animals listed.
For example:
A ½ acre parcel would be allocated 2 animal units, which would allow for 2 large animals, or a combination of the animals listed below.
A 1-acre parcel would be allocated 4 animal units, which would allow for 4 large animals, or a combination of the animals listed below.
Table 15-5-4.1. Farm animal units per acreage. (Ord. 2020-32, 11/16/20)
A 5-acre parcel would be allocated 20 animal units, which would allow for 20 large animals, or a combination of the animals listed below.
TYPE
KIND
1 unit = number listed below for RR (rural residential) zones
Large animal
Horse, Mule, Cow, Swine
Medium animal*
Goat, Sheep, Miniature Horse, Llama, Alpaca
4 *maximum animals allowed is 20
Small animal*
Rabbits
6 *maximum animals allowed is 30
Fowl*
Chicken, Duck, Pigeon, Turkey, Peacock, or similar domesticated birds
10 *maximum fowl allowed is 50
15-5-3 Use tables · 16-1-1 Purposes of Residential District R-1-8