2821ORDINANCE NO. 2821
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEI-11 A 'FNDIIJIG
TITLE 18, CHAPTERS 18.04 AND 18.08 OF THE
ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEI24 DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS :
SECTION 1:
That Title 18, Chapter 18.04, Section 18.04 .020, Sub-
section (6) of the Anaheim 'lunicipal Code be, and the same is
hereby amended as follows:
`°SECTION 18.04.020 GENERAL PROVISIONS -USE -GENERAL
(6) The keeping of animals for domestic, non-commercial use
shall be permitted in residential zones subject to the
provisions of Chapter 8.08 of this Code and the follow-
ing:
(a) Animals shall be maintained in coops, pens, corrals,
stables, tethered, or by some other means of con-
finement, in accordance with the following provi-
sions:
1. No person shall ;peep, stable, or tether any
equine, bovine, sheep, swine, goat on a parcel
of property of less than one acre (43,560
square feet).
2. No person shall keep, stable, or tether anv
equine, bovine, sheep, swine, goat, poultry,
or birds within fifty (50) feet of any struc-
ture used for human habitation other than that
of the owner, or within twenty (20) feet of
any property line.
(b) Poultry, rabbits, birds, and rodents shall not exceed
twenty-four (24) animals per acre. The maximum
number of the above animals permitted on an indivi-
dual lot or parcel shall be pro -portional to the
number permitted on one (1) acre, (i.e., one-half
acre would permit twelve (12) such animals); pro-
vided, however, that roosters and peacocks shall
not be permitted in any residential zone.
(c) Equine shall not exceed four (4) adult animals and
their immature offspring per acre.
(d) Bovine, sheep, goats, and swine shall not exceed a
total of two (2) animals per acre.
(e) Domestic housecats small not exceed three (3)
animals over the age of four months (4) per dwell-
ing unit. A non-commercial kennel may be permitted
subject to the approval of the Development Services
Department and the Orange County Poundmaster.
(f) Dogs shall not exceed three (3) animals over the
age of four (4) months per duelling unit. P_ non-
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commercial kennel may be permitted subject to the
approval of the Development Services Department and
the Orange County Poundmaster.
(g) This section shall not prohibit the keeping of
animals which are gentle as found in nature, such
as small turtles, non --dangerous birds, small, non-
poisonous snares, non -harmful fish, or small monkeys.
(h.) This section st=all not prohibit the '_Keeping of wild
animals when:
1. In conjunction with zoos, museums, circuses,
exhibits, or shows;
2. Under treatment in licensed veterinary
hospitals; or,
3. Maintained by bona fide educational institutions
for the purpose of instruction; provided, how-
ever, the provisions of Section 8.20 shall
apply.
(i) The keeping of animals not specifically mentioned
in this Chapter is prohibited except as provided
under paragraphs (g) and (h) above.
(j) In the event of a conflict between this Chapter and
Cha?ter 3.08 of this Code, the provisions of this
Chapter shall be superior." ~
SECTTOM 2:
That Title 18, Chapter 18.08 of the Anaheim unicipal
Code be, and the same is hereby amended, by adding Sections 13.08.
243 and 18.08.247, reading as follows:
"SECTION 18.08.243 COOP
A place of confinement, usually in the form of a cage or small
enclosure, used in conjunction with the keeping of animals.
SECTION 18.08.247 CORRAL
A yard which is enclosed to adequately confine animals."
SECTION 3:
That Title 18, Chapter 18.08 of the Anaheim M�unici-Dal
Code be, and the same is hereby amended, by amending Section 18.08.
640, reading as follows:
"SECTION 13.08.640 STABLE, PRIVATE
A structure or accessory building for the keeping of animals
owned by the owners or occupants of the premises which are
not kept for remuneration, hire, or sale. A stable may or
may not include a corral"
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The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this
ordinance and shall cause the same to be printed once within
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fifteen (15) days after its adoption, in the Anaheim Bulletin, a
newspaper of general circulation, printed, published and circulated
in said City, and thirty (30) days from and after its final passage
shall take effect and be in full force.
THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE is approved and signed by me this
16th day of June 1970.
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T,'AYOR/ OF TH i CITY OF AI, ng
Pro -Tem
ATTEST:
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C -CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEI-N
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, DENE M. WILLINIS, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at
a - - -- - - regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Anaheim, T held on the 9th day of June , 19 70 , and that
the same was passed and adopted at a - - - regular meeting of
said City Council held on the 16th day of June 19 70
by the following vote of the members thereof
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Stephenson, Thom and Pebley
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL'IEN: Clark and Dutton
Pro -Tem
AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the Mayor/of tiZe City of
Anaheim approved and signed said Ordinance on the 16th day of
June , 19 70
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the official seal of the City of Anaheim this 16th day
of June , 19 70
C -CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
(SEAL)
I, DENE M. WILLIAMS, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do
hereby certify that the foregoing is the original Ordinance No. 2821
and was published once in the Anaheim Bulletin on the 26th day of
June, 1970.
City Clerk
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