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Livestock, Horse and Pony Regulations
The following requirements shall govern the keeping of livestock and the keeping of horses or ponies, for recreational purposes:
 
(1) The total number of livestock and poultry animals permitted on any lot shall be computed according to the total number of acres comprising the lot and the number of acres required per animal.

(2) The total number of acres required to keep livestock and poultry must be equal to the total required acreage for the proposed combination of livestock and poultry as referenced in the table below and as provided for in Part 4: RA, RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT and Part 6: RB, RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT.

(3) Animals not referenced in the following table shall be judged according to the requirements for animals of a similar type by the Board of Supervisors.
 
Mature Livestock, Poultry Acres Required Per Animal
Horse 1.0
Cow, beef cattle 1.0
Sheep, goats 0.25
Swine 0.25
Poultry 0.01
 
(4) No person owning or having in his/her custody livestock or poultry shall maintain such so as to create any health or safety hazard.
(a) No manure storage shall be established closer than 100 feet to any property line.
(b) No manure storage or spreading shall be established closer than 100 feet to any wells, springs, sinkholes, lakes, ponds, streams or other watercourse.

(5) Shelter and Fenced Area Requirements.
(a) Every landowner shall provide a shelter area of a size sufficient for good sanitation practices and adequate and sanitary drainage therefor according to the following minimum requirements:
1) All shelters shall have a roof and at least three enclosed sides.
2) A shelter area of 120 square feet shall be provided for each mature horse.
3) A shelter area of 80 square feet shall be provided for each pony, mule, donkey, cow or other similar livestock animal.
4) A shelter area of 20 square feet shall be provided for each sheep or other livestock animal of similar size.
5) A shelter area of one square foot shall be provided for each poultry animal.
 
(b) Every landowner shall provide a fenced area around any pasture and shelter, and shall make provisions for sanitation practices and sanitary drainage.

(c) Every landowner shall utilize fencing for the containment of animals in accordance with the recommendations of the Bucks County Agricultural Agent.

(d) Any buildings used for the shelter or housing of livestock or poultry shall be located not less than 100 feet from any lot line.