Right to Farm in Lee County, FL (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Lee County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Farm Nuisance Protection
Lee County's noise ordinance sets a 66 dBA daytime and 55 dBA nighttime limit for agricultural land as a receiving use, the same tier as residential property. But under Sec. 19-152(7), noise from farm operations protected by Florida's Right to Farm Act, F.S. § 823.14, cannot be cited as a violation at all.
Right to Farm Noise Exemption in Lee County
Few RestrictionsLee County Code of Ordinances § 19-149 (definitions); § 19-152(7)
Agricultural use means land used primarily for farming, the raising of farm animals, and nurseries...The following will not be considered a violation of this article:...(7)Noises associated with farm operations protected by the Florida Right to Farm Act, F.S. § 823.14.
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Lee County's AG-1, AG-2 and AG-3 zoning districts exist specifically to preserve working farms, per LDC § 34-651, and § 34-652 defers to Florida's Right to Farm Act, F.S. § 604.50, whenever a conflict arises. Lot sizes run from 20,000 square feet to 4.7 acres, and new residential density in the DR/GR overlay caps at one home per ten acres.
Agricultural Zoning and Right-to-Farm in Lee County
Some RestrictionsLee County Land Development Code §§ 34-651, 34-652
The purpose of the agricultural districts is:(1)To provide areas for the establishment or continuation of agricultural operations, with residential uses being permitted as ancillary to agricultural uses; and(2)To accommodate those individuals who understand and desire to live in an agricultural environment. ... No land, body of water or structure may be used or permitted to be used and no struc...
Right to Farm by City in Lee County
1 cities in Lee County have their own right to farm rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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