zoning and planning, people who live in the country please...?

Question

I have a question about goats being on Land out in the country,,we are zoned for Agricultural,,,but our neighbors to the left of us do no have farms,,,but to the right we have farm after farm,,,I called about zoning and was told i could have whatever I wanted as far as animals go,,,should I worry about what the neighbors to the left of us think? When the county runs an address for zoning about goats,,do they make mistakes on wheather or not you can have livestock? Why I ask such a stupid question,,i have never lived in the country and I am so excieted about finally having goats,,please real answers,,any advice would be helpful too,,,

Answer 1

GET YOUR GOATS, GIRLY!

I've lived in the country most of my life and would have it no other way. You are zoned "AGRICULTURAL" now, so load up on all the critters you want and are allowed.

IMPORTANT: Get your animals NOW because zoning can be revised at some later date and FROM THAT DATE FORTH, livestock CAN be forbidden, depending on the type of RE-ZONING. New zoning laws won't apply to the homes and farms AS THEY CURRENTLY EXIST as of the dating of the rezoning.

I would guess that many of those neighbors "to your left" moved to the area because they LIKE the "farming atmosphere". I have neighbors that moved out here from cities and have had "little to no" previous contact with animals. But they like having them around. They just don't feel confident enough to have their own. Otherwise, don't worry about the neighbors. Build good fencing, inspect it OFTEN, and keep it in good repair. Good luck...:-)
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Answer 2

As long as you take care of your goats, don't worry about what the neighbors to your left think. If they can't handle your having animals that are allowed under agricultural zoning, they shouldn't live in an agricultural area.

Since your public official said you can have goats, I wouldn't worry about them making a mistake. As with anything else, make sure you know the name of the person who told you.

It's the same as people who buy homes near an airport, then complain about the airplane traffic - they made the choice when they moved there; now they shouldn't complain about what they get.

Each jurisdiction defines their own regulations for each zoning category. In some places it's the state; in others it's done locally. If you still have concerns, I'm sure you could find further information about your specific regulations online.

Goats are very social creatures. When she had horses, my niece also had a goat. The goat helped keep the horses calm, and the horses were great company for the goat. If you only have one goat, it will get lonely if it's the only animal around. The goat went with the last horse my niece sold.

Goats also interact very well with people. That goat expected anyone standing near him to pet him.

Answer 3

Don't stop with goats, raise hogs that will get their goat. ha ha ha
If your taking 1 2- goats you should be fine. If your talking a major farm operation 100+ you might needs some permits.

Answer 4

If your public officials say it is lawful, and that is what you want to do, go for it.