Annexation myths
As Pasco's community development director, I'm writing to dispel two of the common myths about annexation of the "doughnut hole" in Pasco.
Myth: Farm animals are not allowed in the city.
Fact: The city's zoning rules for farm animals are identical to Franklin County, so farm animals are, in fact, allowed in the city under the same
conditions as allowed by Franklin County (the city does cap the number of fowl and rabbits at 40).
Myth: If my property has nonconforming status, a subsequent owner cannot continue the status.
Fact: Any nonconforming activity lawfully existing at the time of annexation is permitted to continue and can, in fact, be continued by the subsequent
owners.
One can easily check these facts by contacting either the city (545-3441) or county (545-3521) planning offices.
RICK WHITE, Pasco
What Mr. White says may all be true, but are all the facts coming out? He says;
ReplyDelete"Any nonconforming activity lawfully existing at the time of annexation is permitted to continue and can, in fact, be continued by the subsequent owners."
How does this affect livestock for butchering and processing, 4H livestock, etc? These animals may be here one day and gone in 3 to 4 months, how long does one have before losing your NONCONFORMING STATUS?
After visiting the City Council Meeting October 3rd, I have the feeling that citizens of the donut hole are only getting enough of the facts of annexation to keep us sedated till the city rams it down our throat.