17.1 - Purpose
The purpose of this section is to provide adequate safeguards to preserve and protect agricultural uses and the keeping of domestic livestock and to ensure that these uses do not create a negative impact on adjacent uses.
17.2 - Applicability
This Regulation shall not be considered applicable to the growing of garden crops for the use of the occupants of the property. Agriculture shall mean "The use of land for agricultural purposes, including farming, dairying, pasturage, horticulture, floriculture, animal and poultry husbandry, etc., when such use is the principle use of the land". For the purpose of enforcement, the Animal Control Officer is designated to enforce this section.
17.3 - Classification of Livestock
Livestock kept for personal use, except dogs, cats, and other small, domesticated animals, shall be classified as follows:
CLASS 1 - Farm livestock, small: animals such as poultry and other fowl, rabbits, and animals similar in size and weight.
CLASS 2 - Farm livestock intermediate: animals such as goats, sheep and hogs.
CLASS 3 - Farm livestock, large: horses, cattle, and animals of similar stature.
17.4 - Acreage
There shall be a minimum of three-fourths (3/4) acre in lot area for the first Class 2 yearling or older being kept and an additional one-half (1/2) acre for each additional Class 2 yearling or older. There shall be three-fourths (3/4) acre above the minimum lot size for the first Class 3 yearling or older being kept, including horses, and an additional (1/2) acre for each additional yearling or older.
17.5 - Fencing
Adequate fencing shall be installed and maintained to contain all livestock within the premise.
17.6 - Setback
All structures and enclosures, except perimeter fencing, shall be located not closer than one hundred feet (100') from any street line and not closer than forty feet (40') from any lot line.
17.7 - Use of Buildings
Buildings shall be used to house all livestock, vehicles, implements, and supplies related to agricultural and personal livestock uses. Outside storage shall be prohibited.
17.8 - Sanitation
All living quarters of livestock shall be maintained to control pollution, rodents, insects and odor. The keeping of manure must not create a health hazard nor shall it be in a location where it can be detected by neighboring properties.
17.9 - Lighting
External floodlighting shall be appropriately shaded and directed to prevent transmission beyond the lot where it originated and prevent objectionable brightness, as determined by the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
17.10 - Commercial Stables
The Planning and Zoning Commission may permit, as a Special Permit and following a public hearing thereon, the commercial use of land, buildings and other structures for the following horse related activities: riding academies, livery and boarding stables, animal and convalescent stables, rental and hacking stables, breeding stock farms, and private club riding stables in accordance with Sections 28 and 29 in addition to the following standards.
1. Acreage: The barns, riding rings, corrals and accessory facilities shall be contained within one parcel of suitably drained land consisting of at least ten (10) acres.
2. Parking: Sufficient off-street parking facilities should be provided to accommodate all users and visitors to the property, including spectators, for horse shows or similar events.The roads for entering and leaving the property shall not be located or placed in a manner to create pedestrian or vehicular traffic hazard on the public street or highway.
There shall be five (5) off-street parking spaces plus one space for each five (5) users, based on the capacity of the stalls provided.
3. Health: Stable manure must not create a health hazard from an air and water pollution standpoint to the community in general or the persons inhabiting or using the surrounding acreage, and therefore, the stabling of horses shall conform to all regulations of local and state health authorities.
Toilet facilities shall be provided for in accordance with local health requirements for normal operations as well as for horse shows and similar activities.
4. Fencing: Adequate fencing shall be installed and maintained to contain the horses within the property.
5. Fire: Fire control facilities for the barns, buildings and other facilities used for normal operations as well as for horse shows and similar activities shall be acceptable to the Town Fire Chief.
6. Public Safety: Personnel and facilities to control traffic and pedestrian movement at public shows or other activities shall be provided in a manner acceptable to the Town Police Chief and at the expense of the operator or owner of the stable.
7. Noise: The use of public address systems, the conduct or the instruction of riders, training of horses and the spectator participation in competitions shall be modulated and continuously controlled in order to avoid becoming a nuisance to surrounding neighbors.
8. Setback: No building, riding ring, corral or manure pit used for or in conjunction with the operations, shall be located in a manner that any part thereof shall be less than one hundred feet (100') from the nearest line of any road, street or highway abutting the property or any side and rear boundary line.
9. Use of Buildings: The use of temporary buildings or trailers for the stabling of horses in excess of seven (7) days is prohibited. There shall be no storage of supplies outside of permanent buildings.
10. Maintenance: The areas should be landscaped to harmonize with the character of the neighborhood. The land shall be so maintained that it will not create a nuisance as determined by the local zoning authority. The manure storage area shall be so screened that it will not be unsightly.
11. Lighting: External floodlighting shall be appropriately shaded and directed to prevent transmission beyond the lot where it originates and prevent objectionable brightness, as determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission and/or the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
Section 17.11 - Commercial Kennels
Commercial kennels may be allowed as Special Permit uses in accordance with
Section 29 in the Commercial (C), Industrial (I), R3 and R4 Zones and the following special provisions:
Section 17.11.1 - Special Provisions
A. General
1. All kennels shall be planned in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes 22-342 and proposals shall be submitted to the East Hampton Canine Control Officer for review.
2. All kennels shall be designed to provide adequate provisions to limit the emission of sound from the property.
3. Adequate provisions for the proper treatment of waste shall be in accordance with the Connecticut Public Health Code and, if applicable, the Water Pollution Control Authority.
4. Evidence shall be shown that professional affiliation with the American Boarding Kennels Association or similar organizations has been maintained and that the guidelines and standards of such organizations are followed.
5. All animals shall be confined indoors between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
6. A site plan in accordance with Section 28 shall be submitted and shall be in compliance with the provisions therein.
B. Commercial and Industrial Zones
1. Lot must contain a minimum of forty thousand (40,000) square feet.
2. Commercial kennels proposed in these zones must be so designed that all animals at all times, including exercise, must be housed inside the enclosed weather tight perimeter of the building. Such indoor kennels must provide:
A. Adequate ventilation
B. Inside exercise and run areas
C. Provisions to store all materials and supplies within the building
D. Evidence that the building design has considered acoustic attenuation to the greatest degree possible.
C. R3 and R4 Zones
1. Lot must contain ten (10) acres minimum.
2. Kennels in these zones may utilize outdoor exercise and run areas for animals if it can be shown that the building or site characteristics and/or the proposed location provide adequate assurance that the sound of all kennel activities shall be confined to the property.
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