Pembroke Pines prohibits keeping chickens and most livestock in residential areas. Section 155.510 of the Land Development Code regulates domesticated livestock and poultry. The city does not permit backyard chickens in standard residential zones. Chapter 91 (Animals) provides general animal control regulations. Violations are handled through Code Compliance.
Under Section 155.510 (Domesticated Livestock and Poultry) of the Pembroke Pines Land Development Code, the keeping of livestock and poultry in residential districts is restricted. Backyard chickens are not permitted in standard residential zoning districts. Roosters are prohibited. Chapter 91 of the Code of Ordinances governs general animal control. The city has faced resident petitions to allow backyard chickens but has maintained its prohibition. Agricultural zoning districts may have different rules. Contact Planning, Zoning & Landscaping at 954-392-2100 for specific zoning inquiries.
Keeping prohibited livestock or poultry is a code violation under §155.510. Enforced through Code Compliance with fines under FL Statute 162.
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