Lesli Francis owns three goats on her 3.5-acre property in Hamilton. Although her land is zoned for agricultural rural use, she is in violation of the Loudoun County zoning regulation which says livestock can only be kept on properties that are at least 5 acres.

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Lesli Francis and her son Tagg with the three goats they keep on their property at their home in Hamilton. Francis's land is zoned for agricultural purposes, but she is still in violation of a Loudoun County zoning regulation which says livestock can only be kept on properties that are at least 5 acres.

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Two of the Francis's three goats, Klaire and Loaisa.

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Lesli Francis's daughter Leila stands still as her goat, Klaire nuzzles her.

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