Chickens, goats, and other livestock are permitted on lots zoned Agriculture (AG) or Rural Estate within the Village of Indiantown, but prohibited in standard single-family residential zoning districts under the Indiantown LDR Ch. 3 (Zoning Districts) use tables.
Indiantown's LDR (Sec. 3-3.1, Table 14 of permitted uses) lists agriculture and livestock as principal uses only in Agricultural and Rural Estate zoning districts. Many properties in the historic Indiantown core and around Lake Okeechobee retain AG zoning, making backyard flocks legal there. In standard single-family residential districts, chickens are not a permitted use. Indiantown has a strong agricultural heritage (citrus, cattle) and many large lots qualify for AG-zoned animal husbandry. Roosters are generally not allowed in residential districts because of noise. Contact Planning at (772) 597-9900 to confirm a parcel's zoning before adding chickens.
Keeping chickens or livestock on residential-zoned property is a code violation. Code Compliance issues notices with a cure period; continuing violations are heard by the Special Magistrate with daily civil fines under Fla. Stat. 162.09 (up to $250/$500/day).
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