In the Smyrna Code of Ordinances, the restriction on livestock on residential land is established through a "Permitted Use" legal structure rather than a single sentence that says "livestock is banned."

The specific sections that create this restriction are:

1. The Prohibitive Nature of Zoning (Article VII)

The Smyrna Zoning Ordinance is written so that if a use is not specifically listed as "permitted," it is automatically prohibited.

• Section 700 (Scope): This section states that it is the intent of the article to promote the most desirable use of land. It explicitly notes: "Any use or use similar thereto which is not designated as permitted within a district shall be deemed to be prohibited".

• Residential District Lists (Sec. 701-703): When you look at the lists for residential districts like R-15, R-20, or R-30, you will see they list things like "Single-family detached dwellings" and "Governmental buildings" as permitted uses. Because "livestock" or "agriculture" is missing from these lists, they are legally prohibited on those lands.