Animal Ordinances in Port Charlotte, FL (2026)
1 verified animal ordinances for Port Charlotte, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Chickens & Livestock
Charlotte County's Backyard Chicken Ordinance (Ord. 2020-041, approved December 2021) permits backyard hens on residential single-family lots with a permit. Up to 4 hens are allowed on lots 10,000+ sq ft, and up to 6 hens on lots 20,000+ sq ft. A six-foot opaque fence/wall around the coop is required, plus completion of a UF/IFAS chicken-keeping course and a $35 application fee.
Port Charlotte, FL Chickens & Livestock Rules
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