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Liberty County commissioners follow planning staff, deny rezoning for backyard chickens
Summary
After public comment from supporters and a 750-signature petition, the Board of Commissioners voted to follow the planning commission’s recommendation and deny a rezoning request that residents said sought relief from a 300-foot chicken setback in the county animal ordinance.
William and Lynn Weiss asked the Liberty County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 2 to rezone 1.73 acres at 112 Oak Island Drive from R‑12 single‑family to R‑1 agricultural residential to allow a backyard chicken flock. The planning staff told the board the property is in an AE (100‑year) flood zone and that, under the county’s animal ordinance, coops and enclosures are unlawful within 300 feet of nearby residences in subdivisions.
William Weiss, who identified himself as the applicant, told commissioners he and neighbors have tried for more than a year to obtain clear guidance on keeping…
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