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Special master continues hearing on goats kept as claimed emotional‑support animals
Summary
A contested case over four goats kept on a 0.51‑acre Homosassa property was continued after the owner provided an ESA letter; the county said Florida statute limits ESA housing protections to dwelling interiors and the special master asked for additional legal review.
A contested Citrus County code‑enforcement case involving four goats kept at 6456 West Meadows Street in Homosassa was continued on Sept. 17 after the property owner presented an emotional‑support‑animal (ESA) letter.
Citrus County Code Compliance Officer Bridal Olsen testified the property is zoned RURMH and is 0.51 acres; county staff said the applicable land‑development code allows one goat per acre and therefore four goats exceeded the allowance. Olsen identified and authenticated photographs from inspections on June 13, June 27 and Sept. 15, and confirmed delivery of hearing notices.
Property owner Michelle Golley submitted an ESA letter and asked the special master to treat the animals as an accommodation. County counsel told the special master the county’s position:…
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