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BACKYARD HENS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS ORDINANCE BCC WORKSESSION

BACKYARD HENS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS ORDINANCE BCC WORKSESSION. MARCH 12, 2013. Outline. Background Program Standards General Standards Performance Standards Next Steps Requested Action. Background. BCC discussion on November 13, 2012 Nationwide trend Benefits Chemical free eggs

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BACKYARD HENS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS ORDINANCE BCC WORKSESSION

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  1. BACKYARD HENS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS ORDINANCEBCC WORKSESSION MARCH 12, 2013

  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

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