Brevard County may allow backyard chickens with limits. Roosters typically banned in residential areas. Livestock requires agricultural zoning. FL right-to-farm law protects ag uses.
Brevard 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.
Brevard County, FL
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