16-4-4 Farm animal units per property
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(1) The following regulations shall apply to R-1 (residential) zones that allow animals other than
household pets: (a) Only one (1) animal unit listed in Table 16-4-4.1 shall be allowed per lot. (b) 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) No farm animals shall be allowed in the R-M (multiple residential) zone. (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 described 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 be in accordance with this chapter. (Ord. 2020-32, 11/16/20)
TYPE Large animal
Medium animal Small animal
Table 16-4-4.1. Farm animal units per property. (Ord. 2020-32, 11/16/20)
1 animal unit allowed below per property in any combination.
KIND
1 unit = number listed below for R-1
(Residential) zones
1 unit = number listed below for R-M (Multiple
Residential) zones
Horse, Mule, Cow, Swine, Llama, Alpaca, Buffalo
Not allowed
Not allowed
Goat, Sheep, Pony
Not allowed
Not allowed
Rabbits
Not allowed
Fowl
Table 16-4-4.1. Farm animal units per property. (Ord. 2020-32, 11/16/20)
Chicken, Duck, Pigeon,
Turkey, Peacock, or
similar domesticated
birds
Not allowed
16-4-3 Use tables · 17-1-1 Purpose of Commercial Neighborhood (C-N) zoning districts