The Huron City Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance that clarifies the specifics for hobby farms. Commissioner Jan Manolis says the Planning Commission has been trying to rework the ordinance for some time…
City Attorney Gerry Kaufman says the ordinance will address the confusion over what limitations are in place for hobby farms…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2011/11/hobbyfarm2.mp3|titles=hobbyfarm2]Mayor Dave McGirr says the ordinance defines how many creatures can roam on an acreage based on the number of “animal units”…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2011/11/hobbyfarm3.mp3|titles=hobbyfarm3]Manolis says animal waste was a concern for some near the two areas in question that are bringing about the ordinance. The ordinance will allow for one “animal unit” for every usable acre. Second reading for the ordinance will be December 5th.