[Adopted 8-3-1999 by L.L. No. 1-1999]
The purpose of this article is to protect the
residents of the Village of Oxford from nuisance by animals usually
known as "farm animals" or "fowl."
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Cows, cattle, horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, pigs, goats,
sheep, chickens, ducks, geese or other animals or fowl usually known
as "farm animals" or "fowl," but not solely limited to the aforementioned
and not including common household pets.
An individual, firm, partnership, limited association, corporation,
voluntary association and/or other legal entity.
Any privately owned house, garage, barn, building or structure
or grounds thereof of any kind or nature.
No person shall keep, shelter or own any farm
animal or fowl within the Village of Oxford limits on those premises
that are not designated as farm zones by Local Law.
Exemptions to this article are any location
previously established as a working farm and has been in active, continuous
operation and is the primary income of the owner of said location
prior to 1999 and sold hereafter for the primary purpose of primary
income of the new owner, property zoned as farm land or any property
specifically exempted by the Village Board of Trustees.
Any person violating any provision of this article
shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable by a maximum fine of
$250 or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both.
