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Anybody in a "RNC" zoned area that has horses on your property?
http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/docs/LUGMFAQ.pdf
FAQ #6: How many animals may I have on my property? Revised 2/19/13
Our zoning ordinance does not regulate the number of animals kept for agricultural activities. However, animal husbandry operations must maintain adequate fencing or other means of confinement (CZO Section 51.3.3.a.1).
Horses are not allowed in the following zones: RSC, RCL, RH, RNC, RMX, DMX, CMX, CC, I, OBP,
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Commercial enterprises such as kennels and equestrian facilities require site plan and/or permit approval
(CZO Section 51.3.10, 11, and 41).
FAQ #18: Can I have a horse on my property? Revised 2-15-13
Horses are regulated by our zoning ordinance as equestrian facilities. A permit is required.
An equestrian facility is any building, structure or land area that is used for an equestrian activity or event.
An equestrian activity is the care, breeding, boarding, rental, riding or training of horses or the teaching of equestrian skills.
An equestrian event is the competition, exhibition of other display of equestrian skills.
Horses are allowed in the following zones subject to permit approval: RPD, RL-T, RL,VMX, TMX.
Horses are not allowed in the following zones: RSC, RCL, RH, RNC, RMX, DMX, CMX, CC, I, OBP,
Note: This information is provided as a service to the customers of the Department of Land Use and Growth Management. Our
responses to questions are based on the St. Mary’s County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance as well as
other agency guidelines which are subject to revision from time to time. The information is intended to be a general guide for typical
projects but may not apply in every case. References are provided should the applicant wish to obtain further information from the
appropriate ordinance. The following abbreviations will apply to the ordinance reference: CZO = Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance;
SO = Subdivision Ordinance.
P.O. Box 653, Governmental Center 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650
PHONE: 301-475-4200 X 1500, FAX: 301-475-4635, St. Mary's County Government
HOW DO THOSE CROOKS STAY IN OFFICE????
OH, BECAUSE THEY LIE WHEN THE TRUTH WOULD DO THEM MORE GOOD!!!
ISNT THAT RIGHT?
Only the FAQs were updated on those dates, not the actual zoning ordinances that refer to equestrian activities (i see where distillery ordinances were updated in Feb 2013 - but equine ordinances remain unchanged). http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/docs/CurrentZO.pdfHOW DO THOSE CROOKS STAY IN OFFICE????
OH, BECAUSE THEY LIE WHEN THE TRUTH WOULD DO THEM MORE GOOD!!!
ISNT THAT RIGHT?