Show me the law... I don't believe it.appyday said:Far as I know it is 3 for the first...I remember that but don't remember the rest.
The reference to five acres is in the tax law. RE to be taxed as an agricultural property, based on livestock, you must own >5 acres, and have at LEAST one animal per acre, unless you have sheep, pigs, etc, they you must own FIVE animals per acre.appyday said:I know it is 3 in St Marys I think 5 in St Charles or Calvert...I remember when we were looking at property and knew how many horses I had we had to get like 8 acres..
beachbunny said:You would have to take into consideration both HOA restrictions and local planning and zoning restrictions. His agent should be able to check all of that out for him.
mingiz said:PS not to sound dumb ... but what is HOA....
fredsaid2 said:I've heard it before as....Home Owner's Association.
Wow, 27 acres! You're like a land baron in this day and age. Can you imagine buying that 27 at today's prices? Must be lovely to have all that space : )mingiz said:Thanks I have never lived in a development or anything to do with other people telling me what I can and can't do with my property. I love my 27 acres of serenity.
appyday said::huzzy:
My friend got 40 acres in Hollywood last year for $40K now she is selling for almost 1/2 mil with no house..
mingiz said:A friend is looking at houses but wants enough land to get a horse. Does anyome know what the land requirement is. I know when I bought my first house it was 3 acres for the first one and an acre for every head after that. Has it changed any?
Where's the rule??remaxrealtor said:That's the rule! You know your stuff!
appyday said::huzzy:
My friend got 40 acres in Hollywood last year for $40K now she is selling for almost 1/2 mil with no house..
You have to know where to look !itsbob said:Where's the rule??
I've searched Maryland law, and there is nothing there.
ANd the Math doesn't work when it comes to the Ag/ tax law.. FIVE horses on FIVE acres.. according to what she posted you could only have THREE horses on 5 acres..
mingiz said:A friend is looking at houses but wants enough land to get a horse. Does anyome know what the land requirement is. I know when I bought my first house it was 3 acres for the first one and an acre for every head after that. Has it changed any?
FAQ #6: How many animals may I have on my property?
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).
Animals kept for personal enjoyment are not regulated by the zoning ordinance except when shelter is provided for hoofed animals. A stable requires at least three acres of land.
If a stable is provided, two “large animals” per acre are permitted (CZO Section 51.3.118). “Large animal” is not defined.
FAQ #18: Can I have a horse on my property?
Horses are regulated by our zoning ordinance only with respect to their shelter. A private stable is described as an accessory structure, not related to the ordinary operation of a farm, for housing hoofed animals (CZO Schedule 50.4 Use Type 118).
A private stable is a permitted accessory use in the RPD, RSC, RNC, VMX, and TMX zoning districts (same reference as above).
A minimum lot size of 3 acres is required. The stable must be located at least 100 feet from side or rear lot lines. Two “large animals” per acre of land are permitted
(CZO Section 51.3.118).
Therefore, one may have a horse anywhere in the county unless they want to provide it with shelter. Stabling triggers the above zoning restrictions.
Yes he is, and thank you very much! We rode all last weekend and I'm planning on a sunrise ride tomorrow!beachbunny said:RemaxRealtor,
That horse in your picture is beautiful. Is he yours? If so, I bet you are enjoying this great weather we are having now and getting in lots of riding time. Have a great day!