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Animal Ordinances in Milton, FL (2026)

1 verified animal ordinances for Milton, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Chickens & Livestock

Within the City of Milton, the Land Development Code (Part III of the Code of Ordinances) governs accessory animal-keeping uses; Milton does not have a city-specific backyard-hen ordinance. Surrounding unincorporated Santa Rosa County is more permissive: Santa Rosa County Code Chapter 4 (Animals) allows up to 8 chickens on lots of 0.25 acres or less, with roosters required to be at least 100 yards from any neighboring residence and coops set back 10 ft from rear/side property lines.

Milton, FL Chickens & Livestock Rules

Some Restrictions

Looking for Santa Rosa County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Milton city rules.

Animal Ordinances in Santa Rosa County