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    Orange County FL Zoning Approved for BackYard Chickens!

    Orange County Fla. did not approve the chicken ord. It is very important to remember when you get "caught", it seems to be blamed on the local officials instead of a lack of research on the part of the owner. Trying to get permission or get ords changed to do something, when you've already...
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    They are taking my chickens away.

    Like TOMOHAWK said, or try https://www.municode.com/library/
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    Unincorperated Seminole County (Fowl/Livestock) Housed or Pastured in Residentially Zoned Areas

    It is good to remember if there was a "no chickens' ordinance on the books, and you got chickens anyway, you are in direct violation. Chickens always fall under "poultry and livestock definitions." Sadly most people wait till after they get caught and become reactive and want to petition the...
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    They are taking my chickens away.

    Well that is good news for Chic adee, as this will give her more time to get her chicks in a row and a plan of action for her case. And shows the officer is helping her by giving more time. I'm sorry I missed the 3 weeks given comment, but we tend to be frank when speaking and its not...
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    They are taking my chickens away.

    In Orlando Fl and Maitland FL they have a set number of hens you can keep with a permit and strict regulations. But you always have some people that want to push the envelope because 4 isn't enough. The main thing to remember is not everyone wants to have chickens next door. the poo smell...
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    They are taking my chickens away.

    It would help to know the city and state you are in to find the local zoning laws/ords. If you don't want you can look them up yourself by clicking the st your city if its listed. then you search window and type in "fowl" https://www.municode.com/library/
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    Code Enforcement visit...please help!

    https://www.municode.com/library/fl/coconut_creek/codes/code_of_ordinances?searchRequest=%7B%22searchText%22:%22fowl%22,%22pageNum%22:1,%22resultsPerPage%22:25,%22booleanSearch%22:false,%22stemming%22:true,%22fuzzy%22:false,%22synonym%22:false,%22contentTypes%22:%5B%22CODES%22%5D,%22productIds%22...
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    Where to find out if you can have chickens in your town?

    https://www.municode.com/library/il/byron/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=16234
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    Help me know my exact city ordinance?

    Bearer of bad news..... See the links below For Fowl in Covington VA...
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    HOA legal?!! Not sure

    You need to look up the zoning laws listed under land development codes for keeping fowl in a residential area. Weather you do or don't have an HOA is irrelevant if your in violation of zoning.. And Just because six(6) others have them and have not been caught is also irrelevant each states...
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    They are taking my chickens away.

    Naming them is a weak leg to try and stand on, especially since the OP is already in violation. I would suggest the OP check the land development codes for where they live by visiting this web site: https://www.municode.com/library/ It shows most of the states cities and /or counties...
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    They are taking my chickens away.

    Here in Fla. Zoning can issue up to a $250 a day fine to the property owner, per fowl. That would mean 6 fowl x $250 = $1500 a day & the fine could run twenty(20) years or the property abated and forclosed upon( if the owner refuses to comply. Banks are notified if they hold the deed to the...
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    Seminole County Florida hello

    https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/974602/unincorperated-seminole-county-fowl-livestock-housed-or-pastured-in-residentially-zoned-areas Hope that helps. :)
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    Hi everyone new from seminole county florida

    https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/974602/unincorperated-seminole-county-fowl-livestock-housed-or-pastured-in-residentially-zoned-areas
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    Unincorperated Seminole County (Fowl/Livestock) Housed or Pastured in Residentially Zoned Areas

    Greetings, This is a neat forum, with lots of information provided via the internet publicly viewable through search engines. I know your thinking OMG whats this person doing here?!? Well to be honest I stumbled upon this forum while looking up backyard businesses. Yes we are allowed to...
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