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I'm new to the site and have a generational interest in raising chickens of different stripes. I own land in Plantation and was considering raising a small flock for eggs and companionship, but a friend informed me that we aren't able to raise chickens outside of certain zoning. I've confirmed this with someone who lives near my property who had rescued a rooster and kept him as a pet. Someone called code enforcement because the rooster wandered into that someone's backyard, and the rooster's owner was ordered by code enforcement to rehome her rescued rooster. (She tried challenging it and ended up with a fine of over $2000).
I've contacted city hall and spoken with the city planner to confirm where chickens are and are not allowed within city limits. He said owning chickens is restricted to RS-1EP zones, which are mostly in the western, more rural part of the city where there are larger estates.
A current zoning map of the city can be found here: https://www.plantation.org/home/showpublisheddocument/3487
I looked into Plantation city ordinances, but I didn't find anything specifically forbidding keeping barnyard fowl in residential areas that aren't RS-1EP zones. However, there are also no clauses explicitly allowing them. I did find regulations for keeping barnyard fowl in the RS-1EP zones which can be found here: https://library.municode.com/fl/pla...d=PTIICOOR_CH27LADERE_ARTVIUSRE_S27-105SPUSRE
Again, the part I assume city officials turn to for this doesn't state that keeping barnyard fowl is prohibited in other areas, but that it's allowed in the RS-1EP areas. It's in articles VI section 27-105.a.d.1 and, possibly, Article XI section 27-296. Here's the text:
I've looked into ordinances in Davie and Cooper City which are just next door to Plantation, and they seem to be more lenient on chicken ownership in general residential areas. I've considered contacting their city officials for info on how their ordinances have worked out, but I'm not sure where to go from there. When I contact their city officials, what exactly am I looking for? Also, how would I adapt their ordinances to Plantation's code?
Also, I've seen other threads on these boards about Plantation's ordinances and the desire to keep chickens in Plantation, and I would like to try and get something off the ground to change the ordinances. Locals have expressed interest, but this needs more than a few neighbors. I'd also like to get more info on chickens (pros of keeping them, responding to common misconceptions, etc.) and possibly obtain letters to city officials and get a petition going. Any local support and tips on it is appreciated.
Thanks!
I'm new to the site and have a generational interest in raising chickens of different stripes. I own land in Plantation and was considering raising a small flock for eggs and companionship, but a friend informed me that we aren't able to raise chickens outside of certain zoning. I've confirmed this with someone who lives near my property who had rescued a rooster and kept him as a pet. Someone called code enforcement because the rooster wandered into that someone's backyard, and the rooster's owner was ordered by code enforcement to rehome her rescued rooster. (She tried challenging it and ended up with a fine of over $2000).
I've contacted city hall and spoken with the city planner to confirm where chickens are and are not allowed within city limits. He said owning chickens is restricted to RS-1EP zones, which are mostly in the western, more rural part of the city where there are larger estates.
A current zoning map of the city can be found here: https://www.plantation.org/home/showpublisheddocument/3487
I looked into Plantation city ordinances, but I didn't find anything specifically forbidding keeping barnyard fowl in residential areas that aren't RS-1EP zones. However, there are also no clauses explicitly allowing them. I did find regulations for keeping barnyard fowl in the RS-1EP zones which can be found here: https://library.municode.com/fl/pla...d=PTIICOOR_CH27LADERE_ARTVIUSRE_S27-105SPUSRE
Again, the part I assume city officials turn to for this doesn't state that keeping barnyard fowl is prohibited in other areas, but that it's allowed in the RS-1EP areas. It's in articles VI section 27-105.a.d.1 and, possibly, Article XI section 27-296. Here's the text:
I've looked into ordinances in Davie and Cooper City which are just next door to Plantation, and they seem to be more lenient on chicken ownership in general residential areas. I've considered contacting their city officials for info on how their ordinances have worked out, but I'm not sure where to go from there. When I contact their city officials, what exactly am I looking for? Also, how would I adapt their ordinances to Plantation's code?
Also, I've seen other threads on these boards about Plantation's ordinances and the desire to keep chickens in Plantation, and I would like to try and get something off the ground to change the ordinances. Locals have expressed interest, but this needs more than a few neighbors. I'd also like to get more info on chickens (pros of keeping them, responding to common misconceptions, etc.) and possibly obtain letters to city officials and get a petition going. Any local support and tips on it is appreciated.
Thanks!
