HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD848ORDINANCE NO.848
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE CHAPTER 6
ANIMALS,SECTION 6-1-4 SWINE PROHIBITED AND ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 6-9
KEEPING OF SWINE FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS;REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING
PROVISIONS;AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I IN GENERAL
That the Apache Junction City Code Chapter 6 Animals,Article 6-1 Rules and
Regulations,Section 6-1-4 Swine Prohibited,be amended to read as follows:
Section 6-1-4 Swine Prohibited
I t is unlawful to keep any live swine or pigs within the corporate limits
of the City except as provided by Article 6-9 of this Code and registered
pure-bred Vietnamese Pot -Bellied Pigs,or other similar registered pure-
bred miniature pot-bellied pigs.Such miniature pigs shall not exceed
one -hundred pounds in weight.Any such miniature pigs shall be subject to
all other conditions and requirements as set forth in Article 6-8 of this
Code.
That the Apache Junction City Code be amended by adding a new Article 6-9 Keeping
of Swine for Special Projects,to read as follows:
Article 6-9 Keeping of Swine for Special Projects
6-9-1 Definitions
6-9-2 Limitations on Location and Quantity
6-9-3 Time Limitations
6-9-4 Sanitary Conditions
6-9-5 Registration Required
6-9-6 Termination of Project
Section 6-9-1 Definitions
In this article,unless the context otherwise requires:
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A."Swine or pigs"means only those swine or pigs kept,maintained or
harbored for a limited period of time in conjunction with 4-H,Future
Farmers of America or other similar educational projects of a political
subdivision of the State of Arizona or an educational institution.
B."Educational institution"means any public or private elementary or
secondary school,or secondary technical or vocational school.
Section 6-9-2 Limitations on Location and Quantity
Swine or pigs as defined in this article shall be kept on minimum one -acre lots
located only in areas having the general rural (GR)zoning designation.At no
time shall the number of swine or pigs exceed one (1)per family nor shall the
number exceed one (1)per parcel or lot.
Section 6-9-3 Time Limitations
All such swine or pigs permitted under this article shall be considered as
part of a terminal market project or other similar educational project
subject to the guidelines of a political subdivision of this state or an
educational institution.All such guidelines shall specify a period of
time for termination of the project.All such swine and pigs kept in
conjunction with an educational project shall be limited to a period of
time commencing November 1 and ending on March 31 of the subsequent year
in conjunction with the scheduling of the Pinal County Fair.At no other
time shall such swine or pigs be permitted to remain on any parcel or lot.
Section 6-9-4 Sanitary Conditions
A.All swine or pigs kept in accordance with this article shall be fed only
manufactured swine feed in pellet form and shall not be fed refuse or
garbage.
B.The area in which such swine or pigs are harbored or maintained shall be
kept clean with all manure disposed of properly and on a daily basis.No
standing water or mud bog shall be permitted.Water will be provided by
means of a manufactured animal -activated watering system with an automatic
shut-off valve to terminate water flow,such as a lixit system.
Section 6-9-5 Registration Required
All swine or pigs kept in accordance with this article shall be tagged,
photographed and registered with the Animal Control office.
Section 6-9-6 Termination of Project
If any swine or pig kept in conjunction with a project as permitted by this
article fails,for any reason,to fulfill the requirements as imposed by this
article,the animal may be impounded as livestock pursuant to the provisions of
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Article 6-2 of this Code.Any animal not fulfilling the project requirements
shall not be returned to the participating owners'residence or to the site at
which it was previously harbored.
SECTION I I REPEALING OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES
All ordinances and parts of ordinances and/or provisions of the Apache Junction
City Code which are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby
repealed.
SECTION III PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
I f any section,sub -section,sentence,phrase,clause or portion of this
ordinance or any part of the Code adopted herein by reference is for any reason
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent
jurisdiction,such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portion thereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THIS 17TH DAY OF NOVEMBER ,1992.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 20TH DAY OF NOVEMBER ,1992.
THOMAS DAMIANO
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
u m GIMBUT
Cifty Attorney
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