Supplementary Use Regulations

4.4 SUPPLEMENTARY USE REGULATIONS The following list of "Use Code Numbers" is to be used in conjunction with §4.3 - "Table of Uses" of this Ordinance. Each Use Code Number corresponds with a specific line in the Table of Uses, provides detailed descriptions where needed, and provides conditions and other specific requirements. Accessory uses, where appropriate, are also indicated.

A. AGRICULTURAL USES

A-1. Raising of Crops and Trees, Commercial - Commercial raising of crops and trees, including apiaries, (excluding greenhouse and nurseries), orchards, vineyards, tree farms, Christmas trees; non-commercial raising of fowl and animals subject to the provisions of the Smithfield Animal Control Ordinance; roadside stand for the sale of produce raised on the site provided that:

1. Roadside stands or sales facilities where agricultural products raised on-site are sold shall be set back a minimum of forty (40) feet from all abutting vehicular right[s]-of-way.
2. The building area of said facility shall not be greater than eight hundred (800) square feet.
3. Seventy-five (75) percent of the products sold are raised on the site.

A-2. Raising of Crops and Trees, Non-Commercial - Non-commercial raising of crops and trees, including apiaries, (excluding greenhouse and nurseries), orchards, vineyards, trees; provided there are no sales of such products on-site. A-3. Animal Raising, Commercial - Commercial raising of animals, including boarding of animals and/or animal by-products, riding stables or academies, shall be located on lots containing a minimum of one hundred and twenty thousand (120,000) square feet and be subject to the provisions of the Smithfield Animal Control Ordinance provided that:

1. All buildings, structures and facilities, including runways, are located at least three hundred (300) feet from any property line.
2. Adjacent properties are adequately protected from noise, odors and unsightly appearance.
3. Animals are housed within a building and all facilities for breeding, boarding, training and care of animals are within a building. Animals shall be confined to the premises at all times.
4. The area is completely enclosed.
5. There may be provision for a single dwelling unit for an on-site caretaker or animal keeper.

A-4. Animal Raising, Non-Commercial, Outdoor - Non-commercial raising and keeping of outdoor animals for personal, recreational, or educational purposes by a resident or owner of a lot or lots. These animals shall not include swine, pigeons, pets, watchdogs and apiaries. These animals are subject to the Smithfield Animal Control Ordinance and the following additional limitations and regulations:

1. Animals shall be housed not less than fifty (50) feet from any property line,
2. Horses, cattle, ponies, sheep, or goats are limited to a total two (2) such animals, in any combination, on a parcel that shall have at least three (3) acres, with one (1) additional such animal for each additional acre.

A-4B. Fowl (Chickens and Other Domesticated Fowl) -

1. Definitions (this subsection only). For the purposes of §4.4.A-4.B:
   1. Fowl
      1. Domesticated galliformes and anseriformes, including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl, peafowl, and quail.
      2. Fowl does not include psittacines (parrots, parakeets, macaws), songbirds, or other pet birds.
   2. Rooster
      1. An adult male chicken.
   3. Zoning lot has the meaning provided for the definition of "Lot" in Article 2 of this Ordinance; where multiple dwelling units occupy a single zoning lot, all numerical limits in Tables A-4-1 to A-4-3 apply to the zoning lot as a whole, not per dwelling unit.
2. Purpose. The keeping of domesticated fowl for personal, non-commercial purposes is permitted to support Smithfield's agricultural heritage while ensuring compatibility with surrounding residential uses and public health.
3. Applicability. These standards apply to the keeping of chickens and other non-commercial domesticated fowl (including ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl, peacocks, and quail).
4. Table A-4-1 – Maximum Number of Fowl by Lot Size
   1. Table A-4-1 establishes the maximum number of fowl that may be kept on a residential zoning lot based on its size and the species of fowl. Where a range of lot sizes is shown, the greater number applies only when the minimum acreage for that tier is met. Roosters are prohibited on lots under five (5) acres. Table A-4-1 – Maximum Number of Fowl by Lot Size Maximum Minimum Lot Species Number Notes Size* Permitted Chickens (hens only) < 1 acre** 6 Chickens (hens only) 1–5 acres 12 Roosters permitted only on ≥ 5 Chickens (hens only) > 5 acres 24 acres Quail 20,000 sq feet 12 Up to 24 on ≥ 1 acre Ducks 1 acre 6 Up to 12 on ≥ 5 acres Geese 2 acres 2 +1 per additional acre Turkeys 2 acres 2 Up to 6 on ≥ 5 acres 43 Town of Smithfield Article 4 – Use Regulations Zoning Ordinance Prohibited on smaller Guinea Fowl / Peacocks 5 acres 6 lots

• Lot-size thresholds in Table A-4-1 are based on zoning lot area. Where multiple dwelling units occupy a single zoning lot (e.g., two-family, multi-family, or conservation developments), the numerical limits apply per zoning lot, not per dwelling unit. ** For the purposes of Tables A-4-1 through A-4-3, 'one acre' means 43,560 square feet of zoning lot area

1. Table A-4-2 – Minimum Setbacks for Fowl Housing
   1. Table A-4-2 identifies the minimum required distances between any fowl housing, run, or enclosure and adjacent property lines or dwellings. When more than one standard applies, the greater setback governs. Table A-4-2 – Minimum Setbacks for Fowl Housing Setback From Setback From Dwelling Species Additional Conditions Property Line on Abutting Lot Coops in the front yard must be located at least 50 feet Chickens 15 feet 25 feet from front and side property lines (100 feet if in solid-wall Roosters coop with mechanical (where 50 feet 200 feet ventilation and auto-door 8 permitted) pm–8 am) Quail 15 feet 25 feet All Other 50 feet 100 feet Fowl
2. Table A-4-3 – Minimum Space and Housing Standards
   1. Table A-4-3 specifies the minimum enclosed and outdoor space required per fowl and the essential shelter characteristics needed to protect animal welfare and limit nuisance impacts. Table A-4-3 – Minimum Space and Housing Standards Coop / Enclosed Outdoor Run or Species Shelter (sq ft per Yard (sq ft per Shelter Notes fowl) fowl) Chickens Elevated or ventilated coop, 4 10 (hens) weather-protected Solid-wall coop with Roosters 6 15 mechanical ventilation Enclosed aviary or hutch; Quail 1 3 covered top 44 Town of Smithfield Article 4 – Use Regulations Zoning Ordinance Access to shallow water Ducks 6 15 feature recommended; dry rest area required Shelter must allow