Small Town Divided Over Horse Boarding Restrictions

A small area of only 12 square miles, known as Newlin Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, is divided thanks to a few neighborhood complaints about horse boarding that have grown into a much larger issue. Neighborhood concerns prompted officials to amend township ordinances restricting activities of horse businesses, specifically the number of horses allowed per acre.

However, there is a state law that requires municipalities to comply with state statutes when regulating agriculture. While the Township maintains the legality of the statue, the state wants it changed. Officials from the State Attorney General’s Office and Township officials plan to meet in January to see if there is any way a lawsuit can be avoided.

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