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Commission OKs legislative‑intent review for backyard‑chicken rules in North Brevard
Summary
After public comment and debate about predators, rats and lot sizes, the board voted to send a legislative‑intent proposal to staff to craft a north‑Brevard change that would relax chicken limits and open the issue for Planning & Zoning and public hearings.
The board voted July 22 to send legislative intent to staff to draft an amendment relaxing backyard‑chicken rules for a North Brevard area after public comments and a multi‑commissioner discussion about lot sizes, predators and enforcement.
Under current county code as discussed in the meeting, lots under one-half acre are allowed one chicken; larger lots may be allowed more under…
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