Trustees debate large-animal and 4-H permit rules, setbacks and year-round keeping

Jun 25, 2026

Board reviewed draft ordinance 92.02 revising large-animal permits and a separate 4-H animal permitting path: trustees discussed minimum acreage, suburban-residential zoning, 300-foot neighbor consent, and whether 4-H projects should require temporary (no-fee) permits.

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Trustees reviewed draft language for ordinance 92.02 aimed at clarifying the village's rules on large animals and 4-H project animals. Staff presented examples from neighboring jurisdictions and noted variations in minimum acreage, neighbor-consent requirements and whether 4-H animals should be allowed as year-round or temporary projects.

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