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grandfather clause on village ordinance

I live in a Village. We have a large animal ordinance which states one large animal on 5 acer then 1 additiona acer per animal. The question is I bought my house before this ordinance was wrote I have 4 horses on 8 acers just enough land. What happens when I breed my horses am I in violation and do I have to get rid of all my horses or just until my total is reduced enough for the property I own? or am I not gradfathered at all?PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP


Asked on 5/05/09, 8:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lesley Hoenig Lesley A. Hoenig, Attorney at Law

Re: grandfather clause on village ordinance

You are going to need to consult with a land use attorney on this, but I think youneed to find a way to confirm whether you'd be violating the ordinance. Additionally, you may want into getting a nonconforming use permit. A land use attorney would be able to advise you on how feasible that is.

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Answered on 5/05/09, 8:21 pm


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