Volusia County permits chickens and livestock on parcels zoned agricultural and rural residential in unincorporated areas. Large lot owners have broad livestock keeping rights. Setback requirements apply to animal enclosures.
Volusia County regulates backyard poultry and livestock by zoning district. Residential zones may allow limited hens (typically 4 to 6) with no roosters. Coops must meet setback requirements from neighboring homes. Sanitary conditions required. Larger livestock restricted to agricultural or large-lot zones. FL Statute §163.3162 (Right to Farm Act) protects bona fide agricultural operations from nuisance claims. HOAs and CDDs commonly prohibit all livestock in planned communities.
Unauthorized livestock: removal order. Nuisance: $100 to $500. Roosters in prohibited areas: immediate removal.
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