Livestock keeping in unincorporated Allen County is set by the Zoning Ordinance, not the animal ordinance. Cattle, goats, horses, pigs, and sheep are permitted by right in A1 Agricultural, and in A3 Estates on lots of two acres or more. Large confined feeding operations face extra standards.
The Allen County Zoning Ordinance (Title 3) defines 'Livestock' (in the Animal Control Ordinance, ACC 8-33-2-6) as domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting for labor or commodities like meat, eggs, milk, or wool. Zoning district rules govern where they may be kept. A1 Agricultural (ACC 3-2-3-2) permits dairy, livestock, and poultry farming by right, excluding confined feeding operations. A3 Estates (ACC 3-2-4-2) permits keeping cattle, goats, horses, pigs, sheep, or similar livestock only on properties of two acres or more. High-intensity livestock operations (CAFOs/CFOs meeting the state definition under IC 13-11-2-40) require IDEM permits and additional setback standards. Residential districts do not permit livestock by right.
Keeping livestock in a non-permitted district or below the A3 two-acre minimum is a zoning violation enforced by the Department of Planning Services, subject to abatement and fines. Confined feeding operations without required IDEM permits face state environmental enforcement.
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