I'm I qualified to raise chickens at my backyard

[bekakitie]

Hi, I have gone through some of the thread on raising chickens at your backyard, I am still not too sure if I will be allowed to raise chicken. How can I find out or get info

 

[drumstick diva]

You can call or visit your city or village town hall.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Welcome to BYC.
Do you live within a city limits? If so, you need to defer to the city ordinances and you can verify these by contacting your city hall. If you are outside the city limits you will not be subject to those ordinances, but may want to verify the county ordinances. Also, if you are in an area that falls under an HOA your HOA may restrict your rights beyond what is allowed by the ordinances.

 

[MeepBeep]

Someone can likely provide some leads if you provide your location, state, county, city, town or unicorporated and if you are governed by a housing authority... In addition to that your zoning and lot size might be needed...

 

[bekakitie]

Someone can likely provide some leads if you provide your location, state, county, city, town or unicorporated and if you are governed by a housing authority... In addition to that your zoning and lot size might be needed...

 

[bekakitie]

I am in Florida, I live in the Northwood pine area of Gainesville, code is 32653. There is no HOA here. Beryl.

 

[MeepBeep]

If as you claim there is no housing authority for your neighborhood, it appears you can have chickens dependent on your zoning, do a search at the link bellow for 'chicken'

https://www.municode.com/library/fl/gainesville/codes/code_of_ordinances

Sec. 30-124. - Chicken-keeping.

The keeping of chickens is allowed by right as an accessory use to any single-family dwelling in the following residential zoning districts: RSF-1, RSF-2, RSF-3, RSF-4, and RC; subject to the following conditions:

(1) No more than ten chickens are allowed;
(2) Roosters (defined as a male chicken of any age and generally characterized by an ability to crow) and any other crowing chickens are prohibited;
(3) Chickens shall at all times be kept in the rear yard in either a fenced area or covered enclosure;
(4) Covered enclosures shall meet the setback requirements for an accessory structure in the applicable zoning district;
(5) Feed shall be kept in rodent-proof and raccoon-proof enclosed containers;
(6) The area in which the chickens are kept shall be maintained in a sanitary condition, including the regular removal of chicken manure;
(7) Odors from chicken-keeping shall not be detectable at property boundaries; and
(8) Chicken products and/or by-products shall not be sold on the property.

(Ord. No. 130180, § 2, 11-21-13)

 

[bekakitie]

Someone can likely provide some leads if you provide your location, state, county, city, town or unicorporated and if you are governed by a housing authority... In addition to that your zoning and lot size might be needed...

. I live in Florida, Gainesville . Alachua county. I am in my own home, and no HOA. I hope this helps

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - you have some great advice already so I'll just say hello!

All the best
CT

 

[bekakitie]

If as you claim there is no housing authority for your neighborhood, it appears you can have chickens dependent on your zoning, do a search at the link bellow for 'chicken'

https://www.municode.com/library/fl/gainesville/codes/code_of_ordinances

Thank you so much, that info was helpful I appreciate. My mind is at rest now and I am happy to know the number of chicken I can keep. Thanks a million again