Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Livestock Production topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Albany County to publish zoning changes on livestock production; hearing set for June 2
Summary
Commissioners directed staff to publish proposed amendments adding a definition for "livestock production/grazing," tightening where livestock is allowed in small‑lot residential zones, and scheduled a public hearing for June 2, 2026.
Albany County commissioners voted to publish proposed zoning amendments that define "livestock production and grazing," adjust how livestock uses appear in the land‑use table, and place limitations on keeping livestock in certain small‑lot or neighborhood residential zones.
David, planning staff, told the board the changes remove the word "commercial" from some livestock descriptions and create a category for incidental, small‑scale livestock that is explicitly allowed for personal, noncommercial purposes. "Incidental, small‑scale livestock production and grazing, which is dedicated personally for noncommercial and personal purposes, may occur in any zoning district," David said, while larger commercial operations or feedlots would be handled differently.
The proposed language would require conditional use approvals in some districts and prohibit livestock uses in small lot residential or neighborhood commercial zones where appropriate. Commissioners approved directing staff to publish the amendments and set a public hearing for June 2, 2026, to collect public comment.
Staff emphasized the changes are targeted to avoid unintentionally blocking small personal uses (for example, residents raising a few calves for personal sale or use). The board's action was to publish the text for public review; final policy decisions will be made after the scheduled public hearing.
