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Council approves waiver allowing two Nigerian dwarf goats on Herbert Street, 4-1
Summary
Port Orange council voted 4-1 to grant an exception to the city’s species limit to permit two Nigerian dwarf goats at a single-family property on Herbert Street, with conditions and a revocation option if nuisance problems arise.
The Port Orange City Council on Tuesday approved a waiver permitting two Nigerian dwarf goats to live at a single-family property on Herbert Street, voting 4-1 to accept animal-control staff recommendations and conditions.
Officer Fox of Port Orange Animal Control presented the request, saying the applicant, Adrian Litzkowitz, had moved to the property in fall 2024 and that the two goats — identified as Miller and Dill — are neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and kept in a 20-by-40-foot enclosure constructed of 5½-foot welded-steel panels. “There will be regular maintenance of the yard to ensure that the yard stays clear of feces,” Officer Fox told the council, and she reported that she had interviewed surrounding neighbors, who had no objections.
Councilmembers asked about enforcement and revocation. City Attorney advised that any waiver can be conditioned and later reconsidered if the animals become a nuisance; Officer Fox said the city would respond to complaints and could return to council to seek revocation. Councilmember Grubbs confirmed the approval applied only to the two named animals and would not automatically allow additional animals beyond the approved pair.
Councilman Foley moved to approve the waiver with the conditions presented by Animal Control; a second was recorded and the motion passed. The council recorded four aye votes and one nay; the transcript does not list individual recorded votes for each member on this item.
Ending: The goats were welcomed to Port Orange under the council’s conditional waiver; the city will respond to complaints and may revoke the permission if nuisance conditions develop.
