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• (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 regulations governing the keeping of bees. Where appropriate, fencing around hives or colonies may be required to minimize attractive nuisance. 503.07 Animal Wastes. Subdivision 1. Sanitation. Structures in which animals are housed and land containing animals shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, free of excessive accumulation of animal wastes, and shall not provide an attractive breeding site for flies or cause excessive emission of animal waste odors. Subd. 2. Disposal. Animal wastes shall be disposed of by removal from the premises or by tilling into the soil at regular intervals. The length of intervals and method of disposal shall be determined by the Commission, based on the density of the animal population and availability of open land within the parcel for tillage. .03.08 Prohibitions. Subdivision 1. Nuisance. No person shall suffer or allow any animal or fowl to disturb the peace and quiet of the city or to otherwise become a public nuisance so as to annoy, injure, or endanger the health, safety, comfort, or repore of the public, or to in any way render the inhabitants of the city or a consider -able number thereof, insecure in life or in use of property.