Roanoke family seeks city OK for backyard goats Evan Jones February 10, 2016 1 minute read The Roanoke Board of Zoning Appeals heats a request today that would allow a Grandin-area family to raise two goats in their backyard. But a critic wonders if that could set a bad precedent. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones. Share: Post navigation Previous: Botetourt County plans to move forward at industrial parkNext: Show featuring Virginia made beer and wine is in the works Related Stories Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026