Dunedin is one of a handful of Pinellas County municipalities that permits backyard hens. Chapter 10 of the city code prohibits chickens, geese, turkeys, and other domestic fowl from running at large on public property or neighboring lots, and larger livestock are restricted by zoning.
Under Chapter 10 of the Dunedin Code of Ordinances, residents may keep limited backyard poultry on private property, but the code makes it unlawful for chickens, geese, turkeys, ducks, or other domestic fowl to run at large within streets, parks, or other public places, or onto neighboring property. Coops must be maintained so they do not create odors, attract vermin, or become a nuisance. Roosters and noise that disturbs neighbors can trigger nuisance enforcement under the general animal and noise provisions. Larger livestock such as cattle, swine, goats, and horses are limited to agricultural and large-lot zoning categories under the Land Development Code.
Code enforcement may issue notices of violation, daily fines, and impoundment of animals running at large. Chronic nuisance complaints can escalate to special magistrate hearings.
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