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Commission backs small 'mini‑farm' permit with animal limits, site and monitoring conditions
Summary
A special use permit for a family‑scale mini‑farm on South Magnolia Avenue, including limits on large animals, chickens and access for manure removal, was recommended for approval with conditions tying the use to site plan review and periodic staff verification. Neighbors raised concerns about flooding, wells and odors.
The Marion County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a special use permit that would allow a family‑scale "mini‑farm" on an 11.78‑acre parcel on South Magnolia Avenue, east of Ocala.
Planner Jared Rivera said the proposal includes limited farm animals, beekeeping, crop production and the ability to sell excess crops off‑site. The property sits inside the rural land future‑use category outside the urban growth boundary; staff reviewed the comprehensive plan policies for compatibility and recommended approval with conditions intended to limit impacts to surrounding residential areas.
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