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Council committee will study allowing more backyard animals, keeping 2-acre limit under review
Summary
The council's admin/finance committee discussed allowing goats, sheep and other 4‑H project animals on properties that meet a two‑acre minimum; members asked staff to gather sample ordinances and to consider carrying capacity, inspections and renewal fees before changing the municipal code.
Marysville council members on Jan. 13 directed staff to continue researching potential changes to the city code to allow additional small livestock and 4‑H project animals on qualifying properties.
The administration and finance committee heard from a resident who wants sheep, goats, rabbits…
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