§ 4-35. Keeping miniature sheep as household pets.

(a)

Definitions . The term "miniature sheep" or "sheep," as used herein, shall mean the type of sheep commonly known as the Miniature Babydoll, Miniature Shetland, and Miniature Cheviot sheep. The term "residence," as used herein, shall mean a residentially used structure that is a single family unit, duplex, triplex or quadraplex, and shall not include garage apartments, apartment complexes, condominiums or cooperative associations.

(b)

Size. Miniature sheep shall not exceed a weight of 100 pounds. Nor shall they reach a height exceeding 25 inches as measured at the withers.

(c)

Manner of keeping. The following restrictions shall apply to the keeping of miniature sheep.

(1)

Miniature sheep are only allowed to be kept at residences and no more than two miniature sheep shall be allowed per residence.

(2)

The breeding of miniature sheep is prohibited.

(3)

All male miniature sheep shall be neutered.

(4)

All miniature sheep shall be dehorned.

(5)

Miniature sheep shall be controlled by a leash, harness or tether whenever outside of a structure or fenced area. Any leash, harness, or tether shall not exceed six feet in length.

(6)

The residence must have a securely fenced back yard. The fence shall be at least four feet in height.

(7)

Outdoor enclosures shall be kept clean and dry at all times sheep are there and should be supplied with fresh, dry hay or straw.

(8)

The owner shall provide upon request from the POD, a current certification from a veterinarian licensed in the State that all necessary and appropriate vaccinations have been administered.

(9)

It is unlawful for any sheep owner or person in charge of a sheep, to fail to remove deposits of excreta made by a sheep in that person's charge when the deposit of the excreta occurred in the presence of the owner or person in charge of the sheep on any property not belonging to the owner or a person in charge of the sheep. If such depositing of excreta occurs, the owner or person in charge of the sheep shall immediately cause its removal for disposal.

(10)

It is unlawful for any sheep owner or person in charge of a sheep to allow the area in which the sheep is kept or allowed to roam to become the source of odors which are detectable on adjoining properties where such odors are the result of the sheep being kept or allowed to roam on the subject property.

(Ord. No. 118-H, § 3, 8-28-2014)