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Can't believe my last post was in May 2015 regarding this issue. Time is flying. I heard that Bonita Springs (I think it was Bonita) now permits chickens. North and South of Charlotte County is progressive (Sarasota and/or Sarasota County allows chickens) - what it wrong with us! Start with...

Still no chicken keeping in Charlotte County (officially). People keep chickens all over the county, in all zones, with no issues. However, if anyone complains about your chickens and calls the county, and you are sited, then you can not have chickens in Charlotte County. The only zoning that...

Haven't heard - I haven't been to meetings or as active. A chicken ignorant county. Afraid of the unknown, and blind to the benefits.

DFScott - did see a sign in my neighborhood for waterfront property along Shell Creek. Take Rt 17 (Duncan Road) north toward Arcadia, and turn right onto Washington Loop (green Royal Thai Restaurant on the corner) for about 6 miles. There you'll see a sign on your left on gravel road, says...

Check with local zoning laws. Believe it would have to be AG, unless you are talking pot belly pigs and they can (maybe) fall under pet, but with county and their bi-laws, I wouldn't say for sure. Contact the local Charlotte County Planning and Zoning team for guidance on that one. They would...

Yep - and that is all you can find, nothing - problem is, the zoning is vague (except now for RE (residential estates)) about chickens. I know I was cited and have the paperwork to prove it and the signatures etc., no fun. I could not seem to fight it without out hiring a lawyer and making my...

I have never seen anything written in the planning and zoning laws that says chickens are not allowed. All I know is that citizens can complain about your chickens and the county acts on complaints. I'd call the county to confirm: Charlotte County Planning and Zoning: 941.743.1964 Jei Shoa is...

to ADSCHICKENS I got a Charlotte County citation on August 9, 2013, sent to the county via an anonymous complaint. I had to rid my property of chickens by September 27, 2013, which I complied, and gave my chickens to other chicken owners in the county. Those residents DID NOT have to rid...

Fighting Words! Charlotte County zoning board members have really done it this time - I attended a meeting on September 9th to SUPPORT chickens in Charlotte County (Margy1 was with me). I looked back at notes and found that I was quoted as saying: Ms. Michelle Roth spoke, thanking everybody...

Congratulations! First egg! I free range mine on Sundays and Holidays. Mo one there to report on them and if they do, no county agent to see them. All cooped up the rest of the week.

Vote on the 25th was good and new zoning did pass - for RE (Residential Estates 1-5 acres) in Charlotte County. Thank you - I am feeling better and NO CANCER which is what I and doctors were concerned about. So with those 2 things behind me - I want to concentrate of chickens in Charlotte...

Sorry I haven't been as vocal. Been ill this fall, and lots of tests, and waiting on results. Still waiting. Margy1, sorry I haven't been on as much. Your support at the Zoning and Planning Board meeting was much appreciated. I understand they go for a vote 11/25. I continue to write the...

My above comment was to jbncoke0 from October 17 - let us know what happens.

So sorry to hear, and sorry I missed your post. I know the love and loss of being the victim of a violation. Last year August an anonymous complaint was waged against me and I have to remove my chickens. It's frustrating and not fair. Have you called your county commissioner, and Animal...

Phase 1 adds a section allowing chickens in Residential Estates zoning (acreage), but removed the section that talked about 3 hens in an urban setting. You're right, county is stirring up the pot and not responsible for the consequences.

ADSHICKENS - sorry to hear of your continuing battle - So the County Lawyer is saying he has not heard, or unaware of issues with raising chickens(3 hens) in residential areas, that is good news. Then why is the county zoning representatives taking action on complaints? Or maybe because there...

I just checked out the Chicken Revolution (Chicken In The Yard) C.I.T.Y web site per the GRIT article. I e-mailed them for help/approach to get something going in Charlotte County. Will see what happens.

An interesting article in GRIT magazine http://www.grit.com/departments/the-fight-for-raising-backyard-chickens-in-the-city.aspx

Margy1, I continue to write the commissioners. My work schedule changed this quarter so I am unable to attend the meetings. I hope to rally support for this and go the signature route. Yes, we'd need help/support for that undertaking. I still want to see what happens in November when they...

Sorry been quiet, had some health issues to deal with, so not much posting. I need to connect with those who are interested in continuing the push for chickens in urban areas and come up with a strategy as to what/where do we go from here. I hope the commissioners continue to receive...