Trying to Change the Chicken Ordinance in Boca Raton FL

[swampfox440]

I think this is a golden oldie .

 

[Grandmas Coop]

 

[Jmark0623]

After much research, especially here on this site, my fiance and I decided that bringing a few hens into our life would be a wonderful idea! We went out, found the best chicks for us and our family, and purchased four (2 Black Australorp & 2 Buffy Orpington). Well, I certainly should have done some more research on my City because I just found out that according to section 5-1, "farm animals" are not allowed in the city of Boca Raton.

I called zoning who informed me to call the city clerk. I called the city clerk and she informed me that in order to start the process, I can write a letter and address it to the city council or the mayor. I am 100% new to everything involved in this, including the chickens. However, we have already fallen in love with these girls and do not want to give up on them just yet! I am going to put in some work and write this letter and if needed, I will attend the city council meeting which will be the next step.

What I was hoping to get here is some advice. Has anyone on this site ever written to city council or the mayor to get the law for chickens changed? If so do you have any advice on some pointers that I should bring up? Thank you so much!

Hey any updates on this? Where you able to get it passed? I live in Boca city limits too and think this law is bogus. Homeowners should be able to have whatever pets they want as long as their well maintained and not disturbing neighbors.

In addition, I heard that there is Boca Farms, which was being considered to be added to the Boca city limits, but since they are allowed to have farm animals, it was under debate. Not sure what ended up happening there. Look forward on hearing back from you.

 

[DobieLover]

Hey any updates on this? Where you able to get it passed? I live in Boca city limits too and think this law is bogus. Homeowners should be able to have whatever pets they want as long as their well maintained and not disturbing neighbors.

In addition, I heard that there is Boca Farms, which was being considered to be added to the Boca city limits, but since they are allowed to have farm animals, it was under debate. Not sure what ended up happening there. Look forward on hearing back from you.

The person you are asking has not been on this site for 7 years.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hey any updates on this? Where you able to get it passed? I live in Boca city limits too and think this law is bogus. Homeowners should be able to have whatever pets they want as long as their well maintained and not disturbing neighbors.

In addition, I heard that there is Boca Farms, which was being considered to be added to the Boca city limits, but since they are allowed to have farm animals, it was under debate. Not sure what ended up happening there. Look forward on hearing back from you.

I'm sorry but the member that posted this thread hasn't been back since that day, 7 years ago.

You might try asking in the Florida thread though. Someone there may be able to help.

 

[OrpingtonManiac]

Hey any updates on this? Where you able to get it passed? I live in Boca city limits too and think this law is bogus. Homeowners should be able to have whatever pets they want as long as their well maintained and not disturbing neighbors.

In addition, I heard that there is Boca Farms, which was being considered to be added to the Boca city limits, but since they are allowed to have farm animals, it was under debate. Not sure what ended up happening there. Look forward on hearing back from you.

Unfortunately this member hasn’t been seen in a long time. Good luck with finding the information you need!