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5 <br /> <br />(c) The Comparison of Livestock Units table, shows the animal units for common <br />domestic livestock. For all other livestock, the animal units will be computed by dividing the <br />average weight of the animal by 1,000 pounds. <br />Comparison of Livestock Units <br />Animal Animal Units <br />Mature dairy cow 1.4 <br />Slaughter steer or heifer 1.0 <br />Horse 1.0 <br />Swine over 55 pounds 0.4 <br />Goose or duck 0.2 <br />Goat or sheep 0.1 <br />Swine under 55 pounds .05 <br />Turkey .018 <br />Chicken .01 <br /> <br />(d) Up to double the animal unit density may be allowed by conditional use permit subject <br />to an approved facility management and waste-handling plan. <br />(e) Buildings housing domestic livestock, including barns, stables, sheds, and similar <br />facilities shall be located no nearer than 100 feet from any inhabited, neighboring dwelling. <br />(f) All domestic livestock shall be kept in an enclosure, such as a barn, stable, paddock, or <br />fenced-in area sufficient to retain the animals on the owner's property. <br />(g) Within the agricultural and long-term agricultural zoning districts, open enclosures, <br />such as paddocks, corrals, and other fenced-in areas used to maintain domestic livestock, <br />may be located on any property line insofar as they do not obstruct traffic safety on any <br />public roadway. <br />(h) Use of the University of Minnesota's Agricultural Extension Service's best <br />management practices for animal waste shall be encouraged. This subsection (h) shall not <br />prohibit the spreading of animal waste for disposal on farm fields located in the agricultural <br />and long-term agricultural zoning districts, or in the rural residential district on parcels of <br />land exceeding ten acres in size, in accordance with common agricultural practice. <br />(i) Nondomestic animals, wildlife, and rare exotic animals may be maintained in the city <br />upon issuance of a conditional use permit. As a minimum, United States Department of <br />Agriculture guidelines will be followed for the care, maintenance, housing, and security of <br />such animals. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />Staff proposes amending the City’s current rural zoning districts and drafting a new general <br />provisions section of the zoning ordinance that would relate specifically to commercial stables. <br /> <br />