SUBJECT
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SET HEARING: (LDCT-2025-5 Chicken Coops & Roosters LDC Text Amendment) to amend Chapter 2, Section 222, to allow structures for the sheltering and feeding of animals at ten feet from property lines; Chapter 9, Section 930, variances and special exceptions, and Chapter 10 to provide for definitions. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on May 6, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the second reading on May 20, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.
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DESCRIPTION
This is a County-initiated request for a LDC text amendment to amend Chapter 2, Section 222, to allow structures for the sheltering and feeding of animals at ten feet from property lines; prohibiting roosters and other disruptive fowl on residential properties under one half acre; amending Chapter 9, Section 930, variances and special exceptions, to allow a variance process for structure setbacks; amending Chapter 10 to provide for definitions. State law requires one Planning Commission hearing, which was held on April 2, 2025, with a recommendation of approval by a 4:3 vote.
Section 163.3202, Florida Statutes (F.S.) requires the Board to adopt Land Development Code (LDC) regulations consistent with the implementation of the Polk County Comprehensive Plan. Amendments to the LDC require two public hearings before the Board to be adopted.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board set for the first reading on May 6, 2025, at 9:15 a.m., and the second reading on May 20, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ian Nance
Land Development Division
(863) 534-7621
ivannance@polk-county.net