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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hesperia public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Churches, schools and conditional use permits
Commissioners questioned whether churches and public schools really need conditional use permits, since no one would ever revoke a school's permit. The discussion landed on better coordination with school districts — especially on traffic and drop-off design — rather than more permitting.
Animal Allowances and Exotic Animal Permits
The code allows surprisingly large animal counts — up to 500 chickens on some properties — and exotic animal permits with light review. Staff will review quantities and permitting, while commissioners cautioned against restricting common animals like horses and goats that long-time rural residents rely on.