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Polk County loosens restrictions on chicken coops, but has to leave roosters alone

Summary by The Ledger
Polk County commissioners vote to decrease the setback for chicken coops, but a new state law prohibits their desired restrictions on roosters.

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The Troy MessengerThe Troy Messenger
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Troy Board of Adjustments denies permit for chicken coop - The Troy Messenger

The Troy Board of Adjustments denied a request from Kimberly Jones to build a chicken coop in a residential zoning district. Jones said her daughter wanted to place four laying hens in the chicken coop. Jones said the coop would be built at 101 Honeysuckle Road. Jones is the owner of the lot at 101 Honeysuckle. Board of Adjustments Chairman Jack Norton said the residential district had a covenant that did not allow for residents to have chickens…

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The LedgerThe Ledger
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Polk County loosens restrictions on chicken coops, but has to leave roosters alone

Polk County commissioners vote to decrease the setback for chicken coops, but a new state law prohibits their desired restrictions on roosters.

·Lakeland, United States
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The Ledger broke the news in Lakeland, United States on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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