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Council denies petition to keep two Nigerian dwarf goats on Leland Court property
Summary
The Richmond City Council voted to deny Scott Bell’s request to keep two Nigerian dwarf goats at 67808 Leland Court, citing potential nuisance and impacts on immediate neighbors. The council noted the applicant kept the goats before obtaining permission and said the ordinance gives council discretion to grant or deny livestock permits.
The Richmond City Council denied a petition from Scott Bell to keep two Nigerian dwarf goats at 67808 Leland Court in a vote taken during its July 21 meeting.
City staff introduced the petition and noted the property is about 0.64 acres. The applicant proposed a 40-by-40 pen; the closest adjacent home to the pen is approximately 93 feet to the northeast and another house about 101 feet to the east. Staff said the city’s livestock ordinance requires council permission to keep livestock within city limits.
Several council members said they…
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