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- Опубликовано: 26 апр 2023
- Fairytale Farm Animal Sanctuary is a refuge for abused and neglected donkeys, goats, rabbits, ducks, and more. The sanctuary is also the home of Kimberly Dunckel and her family. But when the Dunckels invite visitors to their home, they risk being cited by city officials for running afoul of the zoning code.
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Winston-Salem’s zoning code would allow the Dunckels to operate a home day care or teach music lessons. But because operating a nonprofit animal shelter is not explicitly allowed, the city says that the sanctuary cannot have events, teach classes, or host groups of volunteers. Because engaging the community at their home is critical to supporting Fairytale Farm, the Dunckels teamed up with the Institute for Justice (IJ) to file a lawsuit in state court challenging the restrictions on visitors.
“Winston-Salem’s zoning power does not trump Kimberly Dunckel’s right to use her property to serve the community,” said Institute for Justice Attorney Anna Goodman. “She’s not hurting anyone, she’s only helping. And the city cannot prohibit her and her family from using their property as an animal sanctuary just because it was not creative enough to consider that potential use.”
In 2017, Kimberly and her husband Art began searching for a property that would serve both as a home and a place to host the Winston-Salem community. After purchasing and restoring their 3.3-acre lot, they started caring for animals, many with special needs and some referred to the sanctuary by the local government animal control. In 2021, they registered Fairytale Farm as a non-profit. They hosted groups of Girl Scouts and homeschoolers, held themed events for people to meet with the animals, and welcomed groups of volunteers to help with care and upkeep of the sanctuary.
But earlier this year, the city ordered the Dunckels to close the sanctuary completely. After an outpouring of community support, the city changed its mind but gave the Dunckels new and confusing restrictions on the visitors they could host at their home. Those restrictions have made it difficult for the sanctuary to fundraise, threatening its long-term sustainability.
“We hoped that the animals we invited to Fairytale Farm would have a happily ever after, but the city’s senseless restrictions are making it difficult to care for these rescues that have already been through so much,” said Kimberly. “We’ve been operating for over a year without complaint and taking in animals that local shelters don’t have a place for. It seems like we’re being singled out for doing something good that doesn’t fit neatly into the zoning code.”
Zoning codes in the U.S. often seek to prohibit people from using their property in safe, reasonable ways. IJ is currently defending a Texas mother seeking to operate a home daycare, a Texas mechanic required to provide an impossible number of parking spots before he can open his shop, and an Idaho woman who can park her tiny home on wheels in her town but is banned from living in it.
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It is not really your land if the government tells you how you can live on it. Thank you IFJ for taking this case on for these good people.
This is how I view thing. Can someone take something from you? Can they tell you what you can do with your thing?
If the answer is yes to any of this, then it isn't yours. Which means nothing is truly yours, other than your body. And that is questionable at best if your body is really yours.
@@zippythechicken I looked too. They aren't "tiny" pieces of property, and it's not what I would consider suburban. I'm glad you're probably fortunate enough to have acres of land for yourself, but for the vast majority of people, that isn't the case. Regardless, if they aren't causing a nuisance, neighbors aren't complaining, then they should be able to save disabled animals on their own property without you and the government trying to shut them down.
@@zippythechicken Please link me a source where the neighbors are complaining about the sanctuary. Until then, you are straw manning the entire situation and being offended on behalf of imaginary others.
@@antics5354 Zippy's a free range Chicken. He gets to shit all over the place.
We all live in a controlled state. The government is not a robot or being from another planet. Although they usually behave as it they are from another planet, they look human. How is it that in a free country we don't live free of someone telling us what we can and cannot do? No wonder there are people trying to overthrow the government. AND its gets progressively worse.
“You got your own land and want to help animals? Not if we have anything to say about it! You can’t just do what you want on your own land!”
-city “officials”
Ike! It’s absolutely ridiculous! I recently bought a home in town where there’s a very small yard however the privacy fence that was/is already up, turns out can’t be moved back towards the road behind us without at the very least a permit?!? It’s not much but moving it even 6 ft back gives my Cane Coro/Mastiff more room to have. It’s been a nightmare since day 1. The neighbors on 1 side refused to let me on one side of my house because they have been using the privacy fence attached from the edge of my home (I’m assuming because it was a lot cheaper to go from the edge of my home back rather than the property line. According to the city paperwork their garage is a foot or so on my property… however we was told to hire a survey crew which we did only to be told the city property lines were wrong and I have about 3 inches along that side of the house! It makes no sense! How can even regularly check that my home doesn’t have any issues or repairs needed let alone… GOD FORBID when the day comes I DO HAVE TO DO ANYTHING IN MAINTAINING MY PROPERTY. She RAISES MASTIFFS & actually what started this is when my 75 yr old mother was using our restroom and one of the neighbors massive dogs jumped up onto the window ledge right next to my mom and started barking at her. It sounded very aggressive and my Mom nearly fell off the stool! All that bad enough but she was fighting cancer and didn’t need anything upsetting her let alone possibly causing her an injury had she fallen. My story is NOTHING like this heartbreaking story but just goes to show us all that it doesn’t matter that we own outright our own home/property… THE GOVERNMENT HAS THE FINAL SAY IN OUR LIVES. It’s insane to put it mildly 😔 I hope this sanctuary finds a way to overcome all of this and continue the work that God himself would want.
Property tax says its not their land.
When government tells you what you can do on your own property while still taking taxes, still think America’s free?
Allowing only four volunteers at a time in a place that houses disabled herd animals makes the city itself guilty of cruelty to animals.
Very True 🤔
Fairytale Farm Animal Sanctuary provides an essential community service. They should receive property tax abatements as well as support from the city, county and state.
And no hassle from the very government that they probably have defended at one time. This is probably the stupidest thing I've ever heard of. How can those people look in the mirror? This is horrible since we take in critters all the time and we do understand that they'll need help for some unusual problem they'll encounter.
Your property is never truly yours. As long as it’s attached to city limits and tax codes.
Yes, the perpetuity of property taxes basically ensures that you cannot fully exit the system
Not just cities. I have some land in an unincorporated county area. I was going to put in a vineyard and then, open a winery. The county only has 6500 people in it, with a land area of 6200 miles. My land is in the actual "middle of nowhere". I was told that I could plant a vineyard, but I could not make wine. I was also told that I could not move my warehouse and manufacturing business to my property. I called all of the people at the county offices "collectivists" and said I might sue them. Of course, I would never win. So...there goes my dream and wasted resources.
@@raymondzehrung9274 What State are you in?
@@RipperRUclipsOfficial I bought 640 acres of land in Pershing County, Nevada. Basically, I am just sitting on it now.
Our city has control of a 5 mile distance outside the city limits. The citizens there are not allowed to vote in city elections! What i call tyranny without representation.
“How dare you think you can do what you want without paying us first!”
It amazes me how quickly people turn into tyrants with just a little power!!
Yes, it demonstrates that the only sure way to make sure power isn't abused is to make sure there is no power, authority or Hierarchy at all
They were always tyrants. Power funded with someone else's money is the fertilizer that allows their dark hearts to enlarge and overshadow everything they touch.
With some people you give them a toothpick and they will Proclaim it a magic wand to rule your life!.
@Jim Da Lol good one!!
My home is my Castle and here *I am the King.*
It's pretty heartless to work against something needed and something the community approves of on private land.
OMG. When does ANY govt ever make wise decisions for us??? They know that land must be worth something! Get the community together and fight fight fight!! God bless this family. 🥰🙌🏼🙌🏼
No, they don't so yes fight them and never stop.
In the USA today it seems like anything good must be destroyed by a tyrant at all cost. The "Rule" is more important than anything else. I sure hope you and this wonderful group of lawyers win. We all must fight for what is right.
The government does some good. But the bad they do needs to be stopped nonetheless.
@@lissanne9769 It’s happening with governments all over the world.
You vote them in😂
Keep fairytale farm open !!!
Every minute they are taking human rights away from the people, they are getting into everyone's business, bring the biggest lawsuit you can, Thank you for helping this beautiful Family
I just want to thank the Dunkels for what they are doing. Caring for these animals is hard. Thank you IJ for telling us about this story. We need to help and cooperate with each other.
Thank you guys for standing up for your rights and thank God for the institute of Justice
We get to tell you what to do with your land, because somebody wrote something down on a piece of paper!?
I HATE GOVERNMENT ZOMBIE BRAINS!
Bless that family for taking care of disabled animals - and DAMN the local government morons for wanting to destroy it! It's no wonder many of us never trust anything any government does.
This is why I don't care for zoning laws.
This makes me so angry & so sad. I hope there good people can maintain the freedom of their property rights. Bless them for their kindness & thank you IJ ❤
Do not sign a consent decree! In fact if they offer one use it as evidence of the municipality violations of the law!
I love what you're doing there! Don't let those assholes tell you what you can and can't do on your own property! Last time I checked this was still America!
What was the city's motive for enforcing or interpreting the code in a way to shutdown the sanctuary? I have to assume someone claimed animal abuse, noise disturbance, or something else. It was probably a bogus claim, but cities are stupid when it comes to those things.
This is why we have to get everything in writing. People always get amnesia when all we have are their words. It's not like this is an apartment building.
Another case of the Government overstepping it's bounds.
God bless yall for helping all the critters! 🙏⚖⚖
Which God?.
Its sad that there are most likely millions of situations like this that cant or dont get the support. At least this one should help make it a bit easier.
Thank-you for this video, and for helping this Sanctuary! 🦋❕️
Blessings to this family and to the animals! 🦋
Thanks for telling us about this animal sanctuary!
Glad to know Institute for justice is involved TY for sharing 🤔
Some people are only happy when they make others unhappy!
The people are not doing anything wrong. Fairytale farm is a wonderful serve for the community to learn and teach future generations about helping, looking after animals. I'm on the side of Fairytale farm.
Ridiculous. The city said they could do it, so they should be grandfathered in.
Thank IJ
I'm so sick and tired of cities coming up with bogus bylaws which block people from doing good in the community...telling this sanctuary they can't fund raise or only have 4 volunteers at a time...come on..the city isn't giving them a pay check...what's it to them if there's 4, 5 or 10 volunteers...they make me gag..thank God there are families helping the challenged, neglected animals..the city wouldnt
This is something great for the community so obviously the local government must try to shut it down.
If things go wrong, there’s this nice animal sanctuary in Virginia called Poplar Springs that I’m sure would be happy to help.
I know the family well, they’re amazing people, there’s lots of land and they take great care of all kinds of animals including disabled ones
If they don't care about the most vulnerable, they care about no one. So horribly callous.
Vote out all those in city government
So INSTEAD of sensibly and quietly reforming the zoning code, they would rather hurt these incredible, kind, peaceful people and taxpayers AND all their innocent animals.
I'm just gobsmacked.
May god save us from the utter psychopathy of the sick people who win public office here. If it's not one thing it's another. And from my experience plus the reports here- it's literally everywhere. It's depressing to realize the filth always floats to the top, but it's better to know these things than not know.
As a former LEO, this is an embarrassment……and an abuse of authority.
Hopefully, this citizen is successful in his pursuit of justice and is compensated for this…..BULLSHIT STOP !!!
Thanks for supporting them. They're doing something good not only for the animals but the community. Why can't the people in charge of enforcing laws make sensible decisions? It shouldn't come to legal action.
Pretty amazing that someone wouldn't just bend a rule, or work to change it to allow people to continue to do a good work. Who is this farm hurting? Going to send Fairytale Farm some money today.
God forbid a free person shoudl be able to do what they want on their own property. So long as it violates no one else's right, the city can piss off.
If I can Help you in any way. Let me know working or money Wise
I think you guys are doing a great job.
Helping the animals. We need more people like you.
It really is incredible how much effort government (of all levels) will put into standing in the way of people who are actually making the world better.
I wish there was something like the Institute for Justice here in Canada. Because, boy do we need it!
governments and their bullcrap laws.
May the Lord Bless you and your land as you seek justice for your cause. You yourselves are a Blessing!
Ahh the Carolinas. The Fascist Florida of the Atlantic coast. They named it Winston-Salem in the hopes of burning Witches.
I support the Institute of justice with a monthly stipend. You should too!
As long as there is property tax, people never truly own their property!
THANK GOD IJ Exists!!!
It's a shame no one challenges aggressors to morally justify their threats of violence against peaceful people. Bullies have peaceful options but choose to use rules like "laws" as excuses to threaten, extort, and punish their victims. If you can't morally justify doing something then don't do it. You can legally justify all kinds of evil and they do!
To quote Mr. Lehto….”IJ does not sleep…”
“But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security”. Declaration of Independence
Stories like this make me proud that I support your work with an automatic monthly withdrawal!
The evil weirdos want to take everything from us.... and I mean everything.
The city would absolutely have those animals destroyed for the property. It would not bother them in the least.
If politicians helped disabled stranded animals, it would become a million dollar business.
The city had the opportunity to shine. Instead they chose this opportunity to be a bully.
It's simple. Have the sanctuary and city attorneys agree on an exclusion for this organization.
Afterwards the city can have an interview with the local news displaying their service to their constituents. It's a win win for all.
Property rights matter! They're a corner some of a free and civilized society.
#NonAggressionPrinciple
Hmm, INAL, but the summary above says this "...because operating a nonprofit animal shelter is not explicitly allowed..." I am assuming it says that it does not say it is *not* allowed either? I'd tell the city to politely take a flying leap off a cliff. Seems like some bureaucrat just has an axe to grind to justify their pointless job and forcing a family who do this to spend money on litigation instead of where it needs to be which is helping the animals. Good on IJ taking this - I hope they win.
There are some people that wake up every morning with evil intentions, they go outta their way to steal others happiness and joy.
Give them a little power or a position and the devil goes to work.
It's called intimidation of the people 😉
Government can only make things worse
I just kicked in $10. How about everyone doing a little to help. 👍
WE ARE GOVERNMENT, and we are here to help.
This is how elected officials destroy lives. I suggest that any elected person not working for the good of the people they serve be removed and never be allowed to get close to any position of authority ever again.
Goats make surprisingly good pets. They're intelligent and have strong personalities.
Unfortunately for them, they're also delicious.
Follow the money... who wants the land ?
Claim the volunteers are independent contractors who agree to be paid 80 years later.
An ordnance is not a law . Screw the town or city.
Can’t see how the city can regulate volunteers. I understand if the sanctuary was charging an admission fee, but for ordinary citizens to use their free time to care for animals is of no concern to government.
Welcome to the USSA. Stand your ground, things are going to get worse.
Just register the farm as a church and voila, you can do what you want :
Volunteers? No, they are pastoral assistants!
Group of friends? No, they are clergy!
Visitors? No, they are churchgoers!
Classes? No, they are sermons!
Events? No, they are religious rituals!
If i cant do this on my own land i might as well start growing pot. This is insane.
#savethefarm
Winston-salem? Hmmmm. Praying for this family and this state. Crazy in N. Carolina.
Sad world we live in where the government thinks they can tell law abiding citizens what to do own thier own property.!! Couldn’t make this 💩 up if i wanted to.
I will move there from Texas. 💯
The city may be in the legal right, but they are not in the moral right. Seems like the right thing to do is allow a variance or re-zone the parcel.
That's a sad story.
I need help with filing a civil lawsuit against Sugarland PD
Damn how many volunteers do these goats need
Shared; this is insane.
Number one I would sue the city and civil court, number two I would move out of the city where they do not have any jurisdiction
Everyone can't just move! Even if you did, many counties have zoning now also, complete with little tyrants! People need to FIGHT, not RUN AWAY!
I'll answer the question that was asked in the video. What happens to the animals if they can't continue their sanctuary? The animals will be put down, more than likely. 😢
Would it be okay if they sponsored drag shows? Those seem to be okay for kids 🤔
The restrictions of numbers allowed to volunteer is unjust & outside the county's jurisdiction IMO. If there's no impact to adjacent properties & the sanctuary was originally approved, what's behind the change? Much like jailing folks trying to help with feral cat issues, this seems an unwise use of local resources when private citizens are stepping up to provide services the county can't or won't. Thank you IJ, thank you Fairytale Farm!
Thank you 👍
Has the government nothing better to do? The more I watch some of the videos on this channel I am becoming increasingly concerned about what is going on in the USA and what it is exporting to the rest of the world.
Peace. Prayer is Powerful! Thsnk Most High for what is in receipt NoW! Earth was made to be hsbitated. There is only One Who can renig on this assignment. The duty of life is to live regardless of those who might make life difficult. Even now, freedom and liberty are in our lands! Peace.
I guess it's easier to be an asshole than it would be to just change the damn zoning code. Less paperwork involved. Who doesn't love mindless (also heartless) bureaucracy?
Please keep us posted on any updates 🙂
Of course instead of the city saying let's change the laws to protect their rights, it's always the opposite.
Dunkel family, please let me move into your property and be a caregiver for these happily everafter creatures. I cant be a volunteer if i live there.
The government often tries to exercise "ownership Rights" over the private property of it's citizens. The Constitution spells out exactly what can and must be done in this situation. In order for the government to exercise ownership Rights on someone's property, they must decide what specific public interest the property is required for them to be able to fulfill. Maybe a needed public road coming through that spot, or whatever else they can dream up. Then they can use imminent domain to take the property. However, they must also pay the owner fair market value in exchange for the property they are forcing the owner to transfer to the government for public use.
Very simple, cut and dried. They have no other option, as long as the owner sticks to taking cover under the protection offered by our Constitution. They must not allow the government to change the subject, or lead them down a statutory rabbit hole. Statutes are NOT law! In fact, the "judges" this case will most likely be heard by, are not even real judicial officers.
Their power does not come from the Judicial branch. They are under the Executive branch. Look up the Department of Justice (through which they exercise their authority), and you will find it is administered by and under the Executive branch of government.
Their authority actually comes from the Legislative branch, through a convoluted arrangement with the Executive branch to run the lower Courts. You know, the State Superior Court, or State Supreme Court, etc., etc.
That's why you can see senators and congressmen stand there and ridicule judges for things they've done which the lawmakers didn't like. They would never speak to a real Judge, one on the United States Supreme Court, in such a disrespectful manner. They are real Judicial branch employees.
The owners of the property must insist that their Rights be respected under our Constitution alone, and they should prevail in the end.
It should not require a 'permit to', because our rights are inherent.
The closest the government can cook up, is a law barring the specific act.
Sometimes, we the people need to remind the government of this.
Fairytale farm - because this can't exist in an economic reality in ANY other time than this.
nice billy cart
They want to be that way? Okay, fine!
Send the kids away for a week and have one hell of a Bar-b-Que!
Invite the city officials that forced this, and the media.
THAT is how you smash tyrants.
Zoning, city codes , permits . Let’s face it you’ll need a permit to breathe the way things are going . All the rules and regulations restrictions all neatly packaged as being “ Good for the community” “ Good for the citizens “ Good for the children . “ Good for the environment “ . Almost everything classed as “ For our own good “ coincidentally makes money for “ Someone “ gives more power to “ Someone “ over our lives and how we choose to live .
However well intentioned the original premise of a rule or regulation , there is always “ Someone “ who will take it to the extreme and way beyond the original intent for their own ends or gratification. That’s why we need to watch that “ Someone “ and when they take rules and regulations a step to far we need to step up and make some noise , challenge ,
“ Who “ is it actually good for ?
Themselves the politics live the good materialistic life 🤔
Where is the, animal activists now?
so, you can have multiple animal friends but not multiple human ones? that makes zero sense.
Zoning in NC is out of hand