Backyard chickens are allowed on Agricultural Residential (AR) zoned lots and parcels of 1 acre or more in unincorporated PBC. Roosters are prohibited on parcels under 5 acres in residential zones. No commercial sale of eggs without an agricultural exemption.
PBC Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) Article 5 governs animal keeping by zoning district. RT, RS and RM residential zones generally do not allow chickens unless the parcel exceeds 1 acre and meets setback rules (25 ft from property line, 50 ft from neighboring dwelling). Coops and runs are considered accessory structures. Western communities like Loxahatchee and The Acreage (AR zoning) have broad rights to keep poultry.
$100 to $500 code citation; potential removal order from Code Enforcement Special Magistrate.
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