Jacksonville, Florida city limits

[dkowalski87]

Within Jacksonville city limits, chickens may only be kept in districts that are zoned as "Rural Residential" or "Agricultural." Additionally, the chickens' coop may not be located within 50 feet of your property line.
http://library.municode.com/HTML/12174/level4/ZOSE_CH656ZOCO_PT4SURE_SPAPESTDECR.html

For most of use living in the city, this means that raising chickens is prohibited. However, there is an organization here that is trying change this. It's called "Hens in Jax." Below is the link. I encourage you to join the group and to sign the online petition found on the Hens in Jax website.
http://www.hensinjax.com/Welcome.html

 

[cassmartinez]

I'm new to Jacksonville, how did the petition end up? I'd like a few chickens.

 

[jennyg]

We might move there next year, what exactly is considered city limits? Like if I have 1/2 acre+ plus I have them?
I currently have 7 hens and do plan on moving a them, my dogs and car lol
I lived in the area before, but country clubs etc. I know they aren't allowed there but my husband and I are looking to buy

 

[crashnjax]

If you look up your property via the jax website. It will tell you what kind of property you have. If it is listed as Rural resident(RR) then you dont need the silly permit. However if you are not considered Rural Residential(RR) then you will have to see if they have any permits available to apply for.

 

[chiappetta]

city of Jacksonville now allows hens as of Jan-! 2014
http://www.news4jax.com/news/jacksonville-allows-chickens-in-backyards/24037244

 

[Ima Novice]

I thought I read in the Times Union recently that Jacksonville was now allowing backyard chickens. Fortunately, I live in Middleburg so there is no problem here.

Good luck.