Marion County officials approved an Ocala couple’s request to transform their nearly 12-acre property into a mini-farm with small cows, pygmy goats, up to 40 chickens, and solar-powered barns.
During Tuesday’s meeting of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners, board members unanimously approved the special permit use request from Kevin and Barbara Marovich for their property at 7600 S. Magnolia Avenue in Ocala.
Ultimately, commissioners approved the permit upon the condition that the couple be limited to six miniature cows, four pygmy goats, and up to 40 chickens. They also agreed to keep the manure from the animals sealed on the property until it it was removed…