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a. The property consists of a minimum of two acres in land area. <br /> b. Maximum of six hives are permitted per acre of land. <br /> c. All structures associated with honeybees must follow the accessory [structure setbacks.] <br /> (20) Accessory dwelling unit. <br /> SECTION 14. Orono City Code Title VI, Chapter 78, Article X, Section 78-1380 is <br /> hereby created by adding the underlined language. <br /> Sec. 78-1380.Keeping of Farm Animals <br /> (1) Purpose. Regulations are established for the keeping of animals to ensure that the character <br /> and livability of the surrounding residential neighborhood will not be adversely impacted. In <br /> order to protect the public health, safety and welfare within residential neighborhoods,the <br /> keeping of animals shall be permitted in all R, RR, and LR residential zoning districts under <br /> two categories: farm animals and domestic poultry. <br /> (2) Performance Standards. No property within a single-family residential district shall be used <br /> for the keeping of farm animals, except as an accessory use or conditional use within the <br /> specified district and when the following requirements are met. <br /> a. Farm animals may be kept on a residential property if the following conditions can be <br /> met: <br /> (1) The property shall be a minimum of two(2) acres in size. <br /> (2) Any building or structure associated with farm animals must meet the principal <br /> building setbacks of the underlying zoning district. <br /> (3) There must be at least one(1)acre for the residence and one(1) acre for each <br /> animal unit on the lot. <br /> (4) For the keeping of horses,there must be at least one(1)acre for the dwelling and <br /> two(2) acres of open pasture for the first horse. For the keeping of more than one <br /> (1)horse,the property must have one(1)additional acre of open pasture for each <br /> additional horse. <br /> b. Domestic poultry may be kept on a residential property if the following conditions can <br /> be met: <br /> (1) The property shall be a minimum of one-half(1/2)acre in size. <br /> (2) Any building or structure associated with domestic poultry must meet the <br /> principal building setbacks of the underlying zoning district. <br /> (3) Either a maximum of five(5)hens; or twenty-five(25)pigeons or doves can be <br /> kept on lots between one-half(1/2)acre and two(2)acres in size. Domestic <br /> poultry kept on properties greater than two(2)acres in area are subject to the <br /> animal unit limits defined in section 78-1. <br />