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Council adopts backyard hens ordinance 4–1; staff to refine application language
5496517 · July 29, 2025
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Summary
Zephyrhills adopted an ordinance permitting backyard hens in specified residential zoning districts after council debate about application wording, rooster prohibition and enforcement; motion passed 4–1.
The Zephyrhills City Council on July 28 adopted an amendment to the city code to allow backyard hens in specified residential districts, approving the ordinance on second reading by a 4–1 vote.
Brad Bush, a resident and longtime backyard‑hen advocate, spoke in favor of the ordinance during the public hearing and told council he…
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