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Council reviews livestock setbacks and limits on backyard animals
Cleveland City Council · January 20, 2025
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Summary
Staff told the council Cleveland’s ordinance requires 100-foot setbacks from dwellings for livestock and a 2,500-sq-ft minimum area in many cases; chickens are allowed if cooped, but typical suburban lots may not meet setback requirements. Staff will draft clarifications.
City staff summarized Cleveland’s livestock and animal regulations Wednesday, telling the council many suburban lots will not meet the ordinance’s setback and acreage requirements for animals such as cows, goats and horses.
Unidentified Speaker 4 said regulations generally require large minimums for…
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