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Public debate on backyard chickens prompts commission to place ordinance matter on Sept. 11 agenda
Summary
A resident urged the commission to keep Flagler Beach's ordinance prohibiting poultry, citing public‑health, noise and density concerns; city attorney confirmed code enforcement had paused prosecutions while the commission considers an ordinance amendment and staff placed the item on the Sept. 11 agenda for further discussion.
A Flagler Beach resident on Thursday urged the commission to maintain the existing municipal ban on backyard poultry, saying neighborhood density, public‑health risks and noise make chickens unsuitable for most lots in the city.
Lou Pankas, who gave his address during public comment, cited Chapter 5 of the code of ordinances and described a neighbor dispute over chickens at 804 Powell Street. “Despite this…
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