BankersRunFarm
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? South Carolina
We have operated a very small boarding facility (no employees- 7 horses) on our property for the past 6 years.
We returned home today to find an Official Violation Notice posted on our door. The notice states "Per complaint* There can be no business in this area per zoning ordinance also the number of horses is limited to acreage amounts."
I am unable to find the appropriate zoning ordinance online- our original covenant (we live on a street with 3-7 acre lots) said 2 horse per acre, and we have 5.35 acres so thought we were fine there. There is also another boarding facility directly across the street that operates as a small business, as well as two larger boarding facilities within 1 1/2 miles.
What steps should I take to sort this out... and is there any hope in sorting it out?
The notice gives 10 days to comply or a summons to court will be issued, which could result in a fine or jail time.
Thank you for the help!
Sincerely,
AM
We have operated a very small boarding facility (no employees- 7 horses) on our property for the past 6 years.
We returned home today to find an Official Violation Notice posted on our door. The notice states "Per complaint* There can be no business in this area per zoning ordinance also the number of horses is limited to acreage amounts."
I am unable to find the appropriate zoning ordinance online- our original covenant (we live on a street with 3-7 acre lots) said 2 horse per acre, and we have 5.35 acres so thought we were fine there. There is also another boarding facility directly across the street that operates as a small business, as well as two larger boarding facilities within 1 1/2 miles.
What steps should I take to sort this out... and is there any hope in sorting it out?
The notice gives 10 days to comply or a summons to court will be issued, which could result in a fine or jail time.
Thank you for the help!
Sincerely,
AM