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Bryan County delays R‑15 ordinance on small farm animals; commissioners send draft back to staff and Planning & Zoning

Bryan County Board of Commissioners · February 11, 2026
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Summary

A proposed amendment to allow up to four chickens as an accessory use in R‑15 zoning drew public comment pushing for higher limits; commissioners voted to send the ordinance back to staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission for revisions and recommendation.

The Bryan County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing Feb. 10 on a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance to allow small farm animals (chickens) as an accessory use in R‑15 residential zoning with limits and supplemental use conditions.

Staff summarized the draft amendment: it would allow up to four chickens per property in the R‑15 district, prohibit…

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