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Council reviews proposed ‘goatscaping’ text amendment: temporary permits, vendor rules, 21‑day limit
Summary
Planning staff proposed amending city code to permit professional 'goatscaping' for temporary ground clearing and nuisance plant removal under a $40 temporary use permit not to exceed 21 days within a 90‑day period; staff emphasized vendor standards, fencing, signage, and applicant/vendor liability.
Planning staff (Fred, S11) presented a proposed text amendment to Articles 8 and 14 of the Concord Development Ordinance to allow goatscaping — the temporary use of goats for ground clearing and invasive plant removal — under a temporary use permit. "Goatscaping will require a temporary use permit to be issued, at a cost of $40," staff said, adding that permits would not exceed 21 days within any 90‑day period.
Staff said the amendment would limit goatscaping to professional…
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