4-H Exemptions on Annexed Properties
Summary
Families annexed into the city risk losing 4-H animal programs because city code requires half-acre lots and 25-foot setbacks. The council wants an ordinance letting them continue as long as someone on the property stays enrolled in 4-H — protecting St. Cloud's agricultural heritage as growth continues.
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Last discussed Feb 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost — this is a land development code change handled by staff and the extension office.
Annexed families with kids in 4-H and FFA programs, plus the broader agricultural community.
Nearby neighbors concerned about animals on small suburban lots could see fewer protections if the exemption is broadened.
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