Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published byChristopher Cunningham Modified over 9 years ago
1
MARCH 12, 2013 BACKYARD HENS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS ORDINANCE BCC WORKSESSION BACKYARD HENS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS ORDINANCE BCC WORKSESSION
2
Outline Background Program Standards General Standards Performance Standards Next Steps Requested Action
3
Background BCC discussion on November 13, 2012 Nationwide trend Benefits Chemical free eggs Back yard food production Urban-country lifestyle Summary of City of Orlando Pilot Program 2 year program 25 households Max. 3 hens Previous BCC Direction- prepare a pilot program Today’s objective- review/discuss program parameters
4
General Standards Zoning:Detached single family districts HOA input:Require written approval Permits/Fee:Permit and fee required Education:must complete training class Breeding:Breeding prohibited Roosters:Roosters prohibited Eggs:No sale of eggs from house Enforcement:Code Enforcement Division
5
Performance Standards Number of permits for pilot program Duration of Pilot Program and Grandfathering Number of hens Coop standards & location
6
Number of Permits to Issue City of Orlando Pilot – 25 permits Population to permit ratio – 75 permits in County Distribution of permits: Allow 13 permits per Commission District Allows program to be tested throughout County (geographic distribution) Allow 75 permits regardless of Commission District May concentrate program in fewer districts Staff Recommends 13 permits per Commission District
7
Program Duration/Grandfathering Adequate time to measure the benefits and performance of the program Staff recommends a 2 year pilot program. Pilot program will sunset in 2 years, unless BCC extends the pilot, or codifies pilot as permanent zoning code amendment If pilot program sunsets Remove hens within 30 days Grandfather hens for applicant’s use indefinitely (no replacement) Grandfather hens for a maximum of 10 years (no replacement) Staff Recommends 10 year maximum, no replacement (accounts for average chicken lifespan)
8
Number of Hens Statewide average is allowing 3 or 4 hens Staff Recommends 3 hens per permit
9
Chicken Coop Standards Coop / Pen standards Coop Height – 6’ Locate in rear yard Pen Height – 6’ Maximum 100 sqft footprint Setbacks – 10’ from lot line Minimum 25’ from adjacent single-family residence Coop may remain absent hens
10
Coop Photo
11
Summary of Standards # of Permits:78 Duration of program:2 years Grandfathering:10 years (no replacement); coops may remain # of hens:3 Coop standards:100 sq. ft.; hens must remain within fenced enclosures at all times Setbacks:10 ft. from side and rear lot lines; 25 ft, from any adjacent home
12
Next Steps Prepare Ordinance LPA, BCC public hearings Prepare program guidelines Implement pilot program
13
Requested Action BCC direction to proceed with drafting and processing pilot program ordinance
Similar presentations
© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.