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Residents urge full grandfathering as Findlay council considers farm-animal rules
Findlay City Council · November 19, 2025
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Summary
At first reading of an ordinance to regulate farm animals in city limits, multiple residents urged that existing large-animal uses (including a 24‑stall barn) be fully grandfathered; speakers cited Ohio precedent on nonconforming uses and urged rejection or amendment of the draft.
Council held the first reading of a farm-animals ordinance (2025-154) and heard multiple public comments from residents who said the proposed limits would unduly burden long-established uses.
Melissa Humphreys described a 24-stall horse barn in her family that predated present regulations…
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