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ORDINANCE NO. 1867
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 4135.4 OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE PERT AINING TO THE DISTANCE
FROM HOUSING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE KEEPING OF
ANIMALS
WHEREAS, a text amendment was initiated by the City of Arcadia for
the consideration of amending Section 4135.4 of the Arcadia Municipal Code
pertaining to the distance from housing requirements for the keeping of
animals, and
WHEREAS, Public Hearings were held before the Planning Commission
on January 27, 1987, April 28, 1987, and June 9, 1987 at which times all
interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard, and to present
evidence, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia
recommended amendments to the City Council, and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a Public Hearing concerning this
proposal on July 21, 1987 and directed certain changes to the Arcadia
Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. That Section 4135.4 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
"4135.4. EQUINE AND OTHER ANIMAL LOCATION REQUIREMENTS.
A. Equine and other animals which are permitted to be
maintained, (other than household pets, rabbits, poultry and domestic
fowl), shall not be housed, corraled, kept, pastured, tethered, ridden or
allowed to be located or remain, within one hundred (100) feet of a
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main dwelling or a guest house, in use or occupied by any human
being, other than the main dwelling or guest house of the owner of
such animal(s) or at such greater distance as is required by any
applicable law or ordinance..
EXCEPTION:
1. A new main dwelling, new guest house, or addition to the
existing main dwelling or guest house which is located less than one
hundred (100) feet from an animal on a parcel other than the parcel
on which said new main dwelling, new guest house, or addition to the
existing main dwelling or guest house is located, shall not require the
removal of said animal provided that:
a. Said animal has been legally kept for a period of not less
than six (6) months prior to the issuance of a building permit for the
construction of such new main dwelling, new guest house, or addition
to the existing main dwelling or guest house, and
b. Said animal is maintained, located or relocated so as to be
not less than thirty five (35) feet from such new main dwelling, new
guest house, addition to the existing main dwelling or guest house.
2. The keeping of such animals in accordance with this exception,
shall be a nonconforming use. If such nonconforming use is
abandoned or discontinued, any subsequent use of the property shall
be in conformance with the provisions of this Division.
3. Horses which have been temporarily relocated for the purposes
of participation in horse shows, training, racing, or breeding shall not
cause the horse keeping use of said property to be considered
abandoned or discontinued.
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4. Said animals may be maintained less than one hundred (J 00)
feet but not less than thirty-five (35) feet from the main dwelling,
guest house, or addition to an existing main dwelling or guest house,
on an adjacent parcel provided that the owner of said parcel shall
have recorded a covenant, in a form subject to the approval of the City
Attorney, agreeing that any such animal or animals may be kept
within one hundred (J 00) feet of his main dwelling or guest house.
S. This shall not preclude the riding of a horse upon an equestrian
trail established and maintained by a governmental agency, nor the
riding of a horse from a lawful location by direct route to and upon a
public street.
B. No barn, corral. facility, or other area used for keeping any such
animal(s) shall be located between the front property line or corner
side property line and the main dwelling structure on the parcel
where the animal is being kept or maintained.
C. No person shall keep any animaJ(s), other than household pets,
rabbits, poultry and domestic fowls within seventy-five (75) feet of
the front lot line as defined in Article IX of this Code, of any lot or
parcel of ground.
D. No barn or other structure which is used for the keeping or
maintenance of such animaJ(s) shall be used for permanent or
temporary living quarters.
E. Adequate fences, walls or other barriers shall be installed and
maintained on the premises so that each such animal is confined on
the premises so as to preclude such animal from damaging adjoining
property.
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Section 2. That Sections 4135.5 and 4135.6 of the Arcadia Municipal
Code be deleted.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance
and shall cause a copy of the same to be published in the official newspaper
of said City within fifteen ( 15) days after its adoption.
passed,approved~~
\ Mayor of the City of Arcadia
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Arcadia
ST ATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I. CHRISTINE V AN MAANEN, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby
certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1867 was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by
the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 18th day of
August 1987, and that said Ordinance was adopted by the fOllowing vote, to-
wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Chandler, Harbicht, Lojeski and Gilb
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember You
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City Clerk of the City of Arcadia
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