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16 <br />premises are subject to inspection by the Township or its designated <br />representatives and all stables shall be inspected at least annually. <br /> <br />15-1.4. The owner or lessee of the premises where the animals will be <br />kept or stabled shall pay an initial permit fee to the Township. This fee will <br />be used to reimburse the costs of issuing the permit and inspecting the <br />premises. Each permit shall expired on December 31st of each year after <br />its granted, unless renewed on or before such date. The fee shall not be <br />refunded if the application for the permit is denied or, if issued, the permit <br />is later revoked by the Township. The fee shall be as established in <br />Ordinance No. 54 (Fees & Charges). <br /> <br />15-1.5. ACREAGE REQUIREMENTS. The raising or keeping of livestock <br />is permitted only if there are a minimum of two (2) acres fenced property <br />available. The ratio of livestock shall not exceed four (4) animal units per <br />each two (2) acres. <br /> <br />15-1.6. TRACT ENCLOSURES. The fenced tract where animals are <br />pastured shall be enclosed by a sturdy wood, metal or electrical fence <br />which will keep the animal or animals confined therein. The enclosure <br />fence shall be installed no closer than 5 feet from the property lines of the <br />applicant. Extra care must be taken to insure that stallions are properly <br />enclosed. The enclosed area shall be no closer than 75 feet from any <br />structure used for residential purposes, other than the applicants. <br /> <br />15-1.7. CORRAL OR STABLE. Pens or corrals shall contain at least 800 <br />square feet per animal including a stable under roof of at least 100 square <br />feet per animal unit. The pen or corral shall be no closer than 100 feet <br />from any structure, other than the applicants, which is used for residential <br />purposes, and shall be so located as not to create a nuisance to neighbors <br />or the public. <br /> <br />15-2. SANITATION REQUIREMENTS. <br /> <br />15-2.1. Manure and other waste material must be removed often enough <br />to eliminate unsightliness, odors, fly and rodent problems, and at last <br />every three (3) months. If it is found that the manure and other waste <br />materials create a nuisance by attracting flies, other insects and rodents or <br />by creating offensive odors, the Code Enforcement Officer or Animal <br />Control Officer may order that the manure and other waste materials (by <br />written notice to the holder of the permit) be removed within four (4) days. <br /> <br />15-2.2. Stables and paddock areas shall be cleaned daily. Corral, pens, <br />or similar enclosure areas shall be cleaned at least weekly. All areas shall <br />be maintained in a clear and sanitary manner to prevent the breeding of <br />flies and insects.