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The Rockledge Chicken Ordinance Passed!!! For all the nitty gritty details hop over to my blog on AvidHomestead.com (way too long to post in the forum!) http://www.avidhomestead.com/pet-chickens-now-legal-in-rockledge.aspx I have updated the new code onto the chicken ordinance page...

Those are great ideas. I believe our code enforcement officer is on our side. She has been really nice and helpful. I'm going to contact the code enforcement/animal control in the neighboring towns and Orlando and find out what kind of complaints have come up if any. I'm assuming the number will...

Here is an article I posted up on Avid Homestead about the Rockledge initiative so far and how to help. http://avidhomestead.com/erin.aspx If you wanted to read any of the minutes from the meeting I've linked them all up on that article. Here's basically what happened: The city council...

YAY!!! First hurdle conquered! Thanks to everyone who turned out for the meeting and on such short notice too. The meeting went very well and was supported somewhat enthusiastically by the planning/zoning board. They came up with some very nice work and the proposal was approved (6 to 1) by the...

Guess What! I just spoke with Mr. Griffin of our Zoning dept. and he said that the planning commission will be meeting to decide if chickens will be allowed on Sept. 4, 2012, at 6pm at Rockledge City Hall! He was in favor of the idea, and said that by combining some of Sarasota's and Orlando's...

I will! You could always adjust the proposal to fit your needs and area. Rockledge lots are pretty small and close together and there is already a 4pet limit in place.

Thanks for your thought! I have adjusted the proposal to read as follows: Under Section 88.00 a. Small flocks of poultry will be allowed within residential areas under the following conditions: 1. No more than four (4) hens shall be allowed for each single-family dwelling...

Apparently our official is working to put in a new park and edible garden in a lower income area this weekend, so I'll plan on mailing him this letter on Monday. What do you think? Hello Mr. Griffin, I was referred to you by Ms. Maddie Curtis. For the past few months, I have been looking into...

I am calling our planning/zoning official today at the suggestion of our code enforcer to find out what the first step is in changing our cities code. Wish me luck!

My name is Erin, and I am ready for a change in the Rockledge, FL municipal code to allow for the keeping of Chickens. I've been doing a lot of research online looking up current codes in Rockledge and Melbourne, FL where chickens are currently allowed with permits (free permits, I think). If...