Subject:
Title
Daniel P. and Amber N. Allen request a CUP for Farm Animals and Fowl for Medical Hardship in an RR-1 zoning classification. (22Z00017) (Tax Account 2405506) (District 1)
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Planning & Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Planning & Zoning Board conduct a public hearing to consider a CUP (Conditional Use Permit) for Farm Animals and Fowl (2 pot-bellied pigs) for Medical Hardship in an RR-1 (Rural Residential) zoning classification.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The property owner is seeking a CUP to allow farm animals and fowl in the RR-1 zoning classification, per Section 62-1927, which allows such an application in the RR-1 classification on less than two and one-half acres in cases where the animal is necessary to alleviate a bona fide medical hardship. This CUP application is for two (2) pot-bellied pigs as medical support animals. Any additional animals intended as medical support on the property would require a separate CUP application and approval. The applicant has submitted documentation showing the necessity for the animal from a medical doctor licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida. If approved on the basis of medical hardship, the CUP shall expire after five years, or upon the sale of the property.
The developed character of the surrounding area consists of 1-acre or larger lots zoned RR-1 developed with single-family homes in a platted subdivision. The area does not appear to have other CUP's for farm animals. The closest agricultural zoned lot is a 9.94 acre lot zoned AU located approximately 2,100 feet southeast of the subject property on Friday Road.
The Board may wish to consider whether the request is compatible and consistent with the surrounding area. The Board may also wish to consider additional conditions beyond those cited in Sections 62-1901 and 62-1927 in order to mitigate potential offsite impacts to the abutting properties....
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