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(2) A certified copy of title or deed to the parcel, or the previous year's tax statement for the parcel, or an original or certified copy of a purchase agreement for the parcel, or a lease agreement for the parcel; provided that any of the above must state the approximate parcel acreage or parcel dimensions such that the parcel acreage and location may be readily determined; (3) A statement of animals to be kept on the parcel, including species, maximum number of each species, age, sex, color, markings, identifying brand or tattoo, or photographs of larger animals; (4)Plans concerning housing, fencing, and waste disposal or removal, including a sketch of proposed fence lines, barns, and other structures relative to property lines and existing structures on all adjacent property. Subd. 2. Inspection. The parcel and any proposed buildings shall be inspected by the city building inspector or his designated representative. Inspection shall be directed specifically toward: (1) Proximity of proposed animal housing areas to residences, dwellings and wells; (2) Adjacent wetlands and waterways; (3) Potential drainage into adjacent wetlands and waterways. Notice of approval shall be forwarded directly to the clerk - treasurer by the building inspector within two weeks after the completed application is received. Re- inspection may be requested by the applicant after completion of all necessary corrections outlined by the building inspector. Subd. 3. Recording. After receipt of the building inspector's approval, the clerk - treasurer will register the hobby farm operator for the number and species of animals requested. The total number of animal units shall not exceed one per acre of the parcel, as the title, deed, tax statement, purchase agreement, or lease agreement for the parcel. Subd. 4. Fees. A one -time hobby farm operator registration origination fee of $5.00 per animal unit or fraction thereof shall be paid to the clerk - treasurer. Subd. 5. Renewal. Each registration shall be renewed annually by remitting an annual fee of $1.00 per animal unit, together with a current list of species and number of animals housed on the parcel, to the clerk - treasurer. 503.06 Bees. Bees may be kept on parcels registered pursuant to 503.04 and 503.05. Bees shall be kept in accordance with the state apiary law and other statutes and