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Council approves ordinance allowing limited miniature pigs in some residential areas
Summary
The Anne Arundel County Council on Feb. 18 passed Bill 6-25 to reclassify miniature pigs as pets in specified residential zones, after public testimony both for and against the measure and assurances from sponsors that existing animal-care code would still apply.
Councilwoman Amanda Fiedler introduced Bill 6-25 to reclassify miniature pigs as pets in certain residential districts and the council voted to pass the ordinance as amended. The measure, she said, was prompted by a constituent and was narrowed before the hearing to require spaying or neutering, a maximum of two pet pigs per property and specified enclosure setbacks. "I hope this evening we can pass this bill and get Alfred home," Councilwoman Amanda Fiedler said.
The administration, represented by Ethan Hunt, said staff from Planning and Zoning and…
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