Ocoee allows up to 4 backyard hens on single-family lots through its urban chicken program. No roosters permitted. Coops must be at least 25 feet from neighboring dwellings and located in the rear yard only.
Ocoee Code Chapter 4 permits limited backyard chickens as part of Florida's home-rule animal keeping provisions. Hens must be kept in a clean enclosure with adequate shelter. Slaughter on premises is prohibited. Coops require a zoning clearance (no building permit if under 120 sq ft). Waste management standards apply to prevent odor and fly issues. Neighboring HOAs (Ocoee has many deed-restricted communities) frequently ban chickens despite city allowance.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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