Genesee County sets no livestock ordinance. Cities and townships zone livestock under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. The Right to Farm Act protects only commercial farms, not residential-zone hobby animals.
Whether you can keep goats, horses, cattle or pigs in Genesee County depends entirely on local zoning. Under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (MCL 125.3101 et seq.), each city and township regulates agricultural uses. The Right to Farm Act (MCL 286.471+) preempts local rules only for commercial farm operations following GAAMPs, and its Site Selection GAAMP excludes 'Category 4' primarily-residential sites (13+ non-farm homes within 1/8 mile, or any within 250 feet). So residential-lot livestock in Flint, Grand Blanc or Burton is governed by municipal ordinance, including minimum acreage and setback rules. Confirm with your township or city zoning office.
Local zoning ordinances set penalties, typically municipal civil infractions with fines and orders to remove prohibited animals.
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