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Findlay council adopts farm-animal ordinance after resident opposition
Summary
After public comment opposing it, Findlay City Council on Dec. 16 adopted a new farm-animal ordinance (Ordinance 2025-154). A resident warned the measure imposes unnecessary rules and misdemeanor penalties; council voted to adopt the ordinance on third reading.
Findlay City Council adopted Ordinance 2025-154 on Dec. 16, establishing regulations for keeping farm animals in the city following third reading and a public comment period.
Antonia Faison, a Findlay resident of 54 years, told the council she opposed the ordinance and said it appeared to be adopted because other cities had similar rules rather than because of local problems. "I'm asking you to drop this ordinance because it isn't necessary," she said during public comment. Council members heard her concerns but proceeded with the third reading and a roll-call vote.
During the meeting a council member asked whether the ordinance included an emergency clause; the response from the clerk was that no emergency clause was attached. Because there is no emergency clause, the measure will follow the usual effective-date process and could be subject to referendum procedures if petitioned under Ohio law.
After discussion, the council moved, seconded and adopted the ordinance. The clerk recorded ayes and nays during the roll-call; the presiding officer announced the ordinance is adopted on third reading.
Next steps: The ordinance will be published according to the city's procedures and staff will provide implementation guidance to residents about permitted animals and penalties.
