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V J Boarding Stable. Any stable where horses are lodged or fed primarily for remuneration. Riding School. Any establishment providing or offering for remuneration, equestrian instruction through organized classes or similar group instructional activities or any establishment where horses are maintained or facilities provided primarily for equestrian instruction for remuneration. SECTION 3. Interpretation. The interpretation and application of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be held to be the minimum requirements except where it is expressly stated that the maximum requirements shall prevail. It is not intended to impair or interfere with any private restrictions placed on property by covenant or deed, provided however, that where this Ordinance imposes a greater restriction upon such property, provisions of this Ordinance shall control. Where this Ordinance imposes regulations or requirements that are different from or in conflict with those of any other Ordinance of the Town of Los Altos Hills, the Ordinance imposing the more strict requirements shall prevail. SECTION 4. Conformity Required. No horse shall be kept within the corporate limits of the Town of Los Altos Hills (for any period or periods totalling in excess of twelve (12) hours in any one calendar month) unless the requirements of Section 5 of this Ordinance are met. SECTION 5. General Provisions. A. All horses shall be kept in a corral or stable meeting the require- ments of this Ordinance unless kept in a pasture under conditions satisfactory to the Health Officer. B. Construction of Corrals and Stables. All corrals shall be constructed with a substantial fence sufficient for the intended use. Corrals for the enclosure of stallions shall conform to California State Code governing safety fencing. All new stables shall be constructed in conformance with the Building Code of the Town of Los Altos Hills. Where existing buildings and structures constructed are in use and good repair, they need not be brought up to conformance with this Paragraph. C. Fire Protection. The keeping of horses and buildings and structures for this purpose shall conform to the Los Altos Hills Fire Ordinance No. 105 and the fire safety standards of the Los Altos Fire Protection District. D. Drainage. Every parcel of land upon which horses are maintained shall be well drained. The surface of corrals or enclosures shall be graded to prevent accumulation of storm or casual waters. E. Maintenance. It shall be unlawful to keep any horse, or any premises devoted to the keeping and maintenance of a horse, in an offensive, obnoxious, or unsanitary condition. -2-