Martin County prohibits keeping chickens and other barnyard animals in most residential zoning districts. Under Land Development Regulations Section 3.206, household pets exclude pigs, goats, sheep, horses, cows, and poultry. In June 2022, county commissioners declined to amend the ordinance to permit backyard chickens in residential zones.
Martin County's Land Development Regulations (Section 3.206) define household pets to specifically exclude barnyard animals — pigs, goats, sheep, horses, cows, and poultry. Chickens and other livestock are permitted only in the RE-2A (Rural Estate) zoning district, and only when not raised for commercial purposes. Most residential subdivisions in Martin County (RS-1, RS-2, etc.) prohibit poultry entirely. In June 2022, the Martin County Board of Commissioners voted not to pursue an ordinance amendment that would have allowed backyard chickens in standard residential districts. Property owners can verify their parcel's zoning via the Martin County Growth Management Department.
Code enforcement may issue a notice of violation requiring removal of prohibited animals from non-compliant properties, typically with a 7-day cure period. Continued violations can result in fines under Martin County's Code Enforcement Board ordinance.
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