LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Eustis city commissioners on Thursday approved a measure to allow backyard chickens within city limits, though it comes with some caveats.

The latest ordinance requires residents to first acquire a city permit before keeping hens, and no more than 15 of these permits may be issued citywide at any given time.

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As such, applicants may be forced to wait until a permit becomes available.

Some of the other rules included in the ordinance are as follows:

Fees : Application fees are $75, with an annual renewal fee of $25.

Terms : Permits shall expire annually on Sept. 30 unless renewed.

Number/Type : No more than three hens are allowed, and roosters are prohibited. Slaughtering hens is also considered a violation.

Location : Coops and runs must

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