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might allow time for the pigs to die off and not be replaced. She thought, however, that <br />people were continuing to acquire the pot-bellied pigs even since the LDR amendments, and <br />the county would continue to have more problems. She thought pot-bellied pigs belonged <br />on larger properties. <br />Commissioner Adams also noticed a turkey in one of the photographs, and Ms. Lewis <br />responded that she had raised 2 baby turkeys, but they were gone. <br />County Attorney Vitunac inquired as to the life span of a pot-bellied pig, and Ms. <br />Lewis replied, " about 15 years." Her pigs are presently about 1 and 2 years old. <br />Commissioner Adams also pointed out that the "hedge" around Ms. Lewis' backyard <br />was inadequate and did not screen the yard at all. <br />Chairman Tippin had visited the property, and while there are a few plants, with the <br />hog -wire fence, no screening of the yard has been achieved. A neighbor wanting a cookout <br />could see right into Ms. Lewis' yard. Use of Confederate jasmine for screening might have <br />made a big difference. <br />Commissioner Adams thought that all of the neighbors were entitled to quiet <br />enjoyment of their property and, apparently where there have been no complaints, the people <br />have kept their pigs inside. She had to assumed the problem was odor. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Ginn., SECONDED <br />BY Commissioner Adams, that the county not consider pot- <br />bellied pigs as grandfathered under the LDR amendment. <br />Chairman Tippin asked if the motion was passed, what the time element would be, <br />and County Attorney Vitunac advised that the Code Enforcement Board would have to start <br />a new case against the owner of the pot-bellied pigs and she would not have as a defense the <br />grandfathering status. <br />Commissioner Eggert felt this was a very difficult issue and she assumed that Code <br />Enforcement was responding to complaints, not out beating the bushes for these pigs. So, <br />if they stay indoors, there is no problem. <br />The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion carried unanimously (4-0, <br />Vice Chairman Macht absent). <br />September 8, 1998 <br />41 <br />B D 0 K 106 F,GF 3J.i <br />