Broward County, FL Right to Farm: Agricultural Zoning Protection (2026)
Key Facts
- Zoning districts
- A-1 Agricultural Estate, A-2 General Agricultural
- Livestock limit (A-1, under 10 ac)
- 4 per acre, fewer on smaller plots
- Swine
- Banned except one pot-bellied pig
- A-2 animal limit
- No numeric restriction
- Geographic scope
- Unincorporated Broward County only
Summary
Unincorporated Broward County sets aside A-1 Agricultural Estate and A-2 General Agricultural zoning districts to protect crop raising, livestock, nurseries, equestrian operations and other farm uses from residential and commercial encroachment.
The A-1 Agricultural Estate, and A-1 General Agricultural Districts are intended to apply to those areas of unincorporated Broward County, the present or prospective use of which is primarily rural, estate or agricultural. The regulations of these districts are intended to protect, preserve and enhance the rural character and lifestyle of existing low density areas and agricultural uses...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 72 | Administrative Code: Supplement 28).
Full Breakdown
Broward County Code Chapter 39 creates A-1 Agricultural Estate and A-2 General Agricultural zoning districts, applied only in unincorporated Broward under Section 39-2, to preserve rural and farm character. Section 39-249's use table permits crop raising, plant nurseries, fish breeding, horse boarding stables and commercial equestrian operations by right in both districts. Section 39-245(5) caps livestock in A-1 at four animals per net acre (two per half acre, one per quarter acre) on plots under 10 acres, removes the cap above 10 acres, and bans swine except one pot-bellied Vietnamese pig; A-2 districts have no animal-number restriction at all.
Violations & Fines
Uses not listed in Section 39-249's table are prohibited under Section 39-250; unpermitted commercial uses, prohibited swine, or livestock exceeding the per-acre limits are zoning violations subject to Broward County Code Enforcement action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this zoning apply inside Fort Lauderdale or Hollywood?
How many farm animals can I keep on agricultural land?
Can I sell produce grown on my property?
Sources & Official References
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