To qualify for this program, you must have an occupied, single-family residential zoned district property in RE-1, RE-2, RS-2, RS-3, and RS-4, excluding the River Park Subdivision, within the unincorporated areas  of the County. 

Yes. If you are in the AG-1, AG-2.5, AG-5 or AR-1 zoning district, you can keep chickens on your property without the necessity of this program. If you reside in a mobile home, mobile home park, duplex, triplex, or other multi-family residential structure, you do NOT qualify for this program. 

You may have up to five (5) chickens, roosters excluded.

Chickens must be kept within a coop and enclosure, which must be screened from the neighboring property. The coop and enclosure must be located behind the home. The maximum heigh The coop and enclosure must be a minimum of ten (10) feet from the rear and side lot lines and a minimum of twenty (20) feet from any side streets, so long as the coop and enclosure area shall be at least twenty-five (25) feet from any residential structure on an adjoining lot.

All stored feed must be kept in a rodent and predator proof container or be kept inside a secured structure. A manure box inside the coop is recommended as manure shall not accumulate on the floor or ground. 

Those interested in the program must submit the following to the Code Compliance Division:

• Completed application
• Completed Owner Authorization Affidavit, if applicable

It doesn’t. The Board of County Commissioners approved the permanent program.