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DeLand commission approves first reading to allow up to four backyard chickens; roosters banned
Summary
On July 7 the DeLand City Commission approved on first reading a text amendment to allow up to four urban/backyard chickens in certain single‑family zones, with performance standards, a permit and a prohibition on roosters and other fowl.
The DeLand City Commission on July 7 approved on first reading an ordinance to allow residents in specified single‑family zoning districts to keep up to four backyard chickens, with a permit, performance standards and prohibitions on roosters and other types of fowl.
City planning staff said the amendment would add a new code section (33‑27.06) and modify section 33‑27.05 to permit urban chickens in RR, R R, R1AA, R1A, R1B and R1 districts under a chicken permit. Planning representative Carol **** said the proposal includes a $100 permit fee that can be reduced to $50 after the applicant presents proof of completing a University of…
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