Seeking Public Input on Whether or Not to Permit Miniature Goats
June 22 until Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., Raytown residents are being asked to provide public comments on whether miniature goats should be allowed in Raytown. All public comments will be presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission during its July 7 monthly meeting at Raytown City Hall at 7:00 p.m.
Copy of currently draft code updates:
A copy of the currently drafted updates to Chapter 50 of the City Code may be picked up at the Administration Office in City Hall, 10000 E. 59th Street, Raytown, MO or click here to view the document online.
Public comments can be submitted in any of the following ways:
- Electronically: Send an email to Chris Gilbert, chrisg@raytown.mo.us and include “miniature goats” in the subject line.
- By mail to: Raytown Planning & Zoning Commission, Attn: Chris Gilbert, 10000 E. 59th St., Raytown, MO 64133
- In person: Written comments may be delivered in person to the Administration Office in Raytown City Hall during regular hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
All comments received are considered public record and may be available for public viewing upon request.
Currently, Raytown’s Municipal Code does not allow miniature goats. However, it does allow horses, chickens, and potbellied pigs on varying sizes of land.
During the May 17 board meeting, the Board of Aldermen approved a motion directing City staff to prepare proposed language to allow homeowners in Raytown to raise miniature goats within the city limits.
The Raytown Planning & Zoning Commission seeks public comments on a draft outline of amendments to Chapter 50 of the Raytown Municipal Code.
The draft outline of the amendments is to address the permitting of miniature goats in R-1, residential district.