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Hopefully it comes through this time.
Subject: Urban Agriculture Ordinance at Planning & Zoning Board 4/18
Dear Friend of Urban Agriculture:
Please note that the Planning & Zoning Board will review the proposed Urban Agriculture Ordinance at its meeting of Wednesday, April 18, 6:00 PM, Commission Chambers, first floor, City Hall, 100 N. Andrews Avenue.
The link below will take you to the Planning & Zoning Board Agenda. There you will find links to the back-up for each agenda item. The back up for the Urban Agriculture item includes the current draft of the ordinance and a Staff Report. The Staff Report includes summaries of the process to date and the ordinance.
http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/documents/pzb/pzbagenda.htm
At this time, it is anticipated that the Ordinance will be reviewed by the City Commission at its June 5, 2012 meeting, and have a second reading and anticipated approval on June 19, 2012.
Does anybody know about petitions or forums with the intent to modify and adjust those restrictions?
I have several neighbors besides me who have pet chickens in their backyard and I'm NOT willing to give my little buddies up, besides the eggs and the best soil fertilization ever my chickens have big therapeutic effect on me. Just being with them and watching them every morning recharges me with peace and balances my energy for the day. I wouldn't give that up for anything. So, I'm ready to fight the regulations. I heard the neighbor City of Oakland Park recognizes and allows properties with chickens and I believe ducks and whatnot. But I'm not sure. If there is a movement to change the restrictions in Ft Lauderdale I'd love to participate. Anybody out there with more info, more knowledge? peace