- Oct 24, 2009
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The City of Fayetteville, NC, is conducting a 'translation' of the city zoning system. While the city codes do need updating ('Blacksmith' is still a listed commercial category) the city-wide re-zoning goes beyond simply re-assigning codes and significantly changes the rules for animal keeping and farm/agriculture throughout the city.
Previously, residential areas were allowed up to 10 hens (or rabbits) and larger livestock (goats, cattle, horses, etc) could not be kept within 100 feet of homes. No roosters or swine were permitted, but crop and tree farming, along with other agriculture, was permitted 'by right'.
Under the proposed code, all non-pet animals except chickens are classified as livestock and must be restricted to zoned agriculture areas. Number of hens is reduced to 4. 'By right' agriculture - orchards, farms, etc - is prohibited in most residential and commerical areas.
While the city planners state that all current, in-code activities can continue, new operations would not be permitted.
http://www.ci.fayetteville.nc.us/
Previously, residential areas were allowed up to 10 hens (or rabbits) and larger livestock (goats, cattle, horses, etc) could not be kept within 100 feet of homes. No roosters or swine were permitted, but crop and tree farming, along with other agriculture, was permitted 'by right'.
Under the proposed code, all non-pet animals except chickens are classified as livestock and must be restricted to zoned agriculture areas. Number of hens is reduced to 4. 'By right' agriculture - orchards, farms, etc - is prohibited in most residential and commerical areas.
While the city planners state that all current, in-code activities can continue, new operations would not be permitted.
http://www.ci.fayetteville.nc.us/