5. The Board of Adjustment shall prescribe a time limit within which the action

Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting · 2026-05-12 · agenda_item

This item concerns a special exception request for a property located in Highlands County. The applicant, who currently owns one hen, is seeking permission to keep up to two hens. The property is currently zoned for Single-Family Residential (SFR) with an RM R-1 designation and is surrounded by similar residential uses. The request is currently under review by the Board of Adjustment. If approved, this would allow for the keeping of a small number of hens, which is considered compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood. This early stage in the review process presents an opportunity for local businesses that provide services related to property compliance and potentially small-scale animal husbandry regulations. Engaging now could allow businesses to understand the specifics of the approval and be ready to offer support if the exception is granted.

maximum hens

2

current hens

1