3.6.300 Non-residential Uses

This section supplements the standards contained in Chapter 2.0 and provides standards for the certain

land uses in order to control the scale and compatibility of those uses within the applicable zone.

I. Keeping Farm Animals The purpose of this section is to regulate the raising and breeding of

farm animals on residential lots within the City of Bend. These activities are considered to be

accessory uses and require a Type I Permit subject to the following standards.

1. Types of animals allowed.

a. One (1) horse shall have a corral or pasture with a usable area of at least 7,500 square

feet; and for each additional horse, an additional 5,000 square feet is required.

b. Cows, goats, sheep, swine or other livestock shall not be kept on any parcel or lot with

an area less than 5 acres.

c. No more than four (4) rabbits and/or chickens are permitted on parcels and lots greater

than 6,000 square feet. Chickens must all be hens, no roosters.

2. Sanitation. Proper sanitation shall be maintained for all farm animals. Proper sanitation

includes:

a. Accumulation of waste prohibited

b. Odors resulting from the keeping of farm animals prohibited beyond property lines, and

c. storing all farm animal food in rodent-proof containers.

3. Fencing: All fencing shall be designed and constructed to confine all farm animals within the owner’s property.

4. Setbacks: All structures that house large farm animals shall be located a minimum of 25-feet

from all existing adjacent residences and at lease fifteen (15) feet from any interior or rear lot

line.