What are the fencing requirements for animals?
Agricultural Animals: All agricultural animals kept on a parcel shall be fenced so that they are no closer than one hundred feet (100′) from a principal residential structure on adjoining property. For the purposes of this section, the first in time shall be the first in right. Written permission, if the animal(s) were not first in time, for a lesser distance may be obtained from the property owner, or if not owner occupied, from the occupant. Small animals e.g., chickens and rabbits, which are kept outside the residence, shall be confined by a fence, cage, or pen so as to be no closer than twenty (20) feet from a principal residential structure on an adjoining property. Such permission may be revoked at any time. Upon revocation, the owner of the animal shall have thirty (30) days to move the animal so that compliance is achieved. Household Pets: Dogs or cats kept confined in kennels shall be kept no closer than twenty (20) feet from the nearest principal residential structure on an a
