Can I keep chickens in Sunrise, FL?
Yes, with conditions — Sunrise allows chickens only in certain zones or lot configurations. (Sunrise LDC Sec. 16-127; Code Sec. 9-1, verified June 2026)
The full rules
| Chickens allowed | Conditional (zone / lot rules) |
|---|---|
| Minimum lot size | 217,800 sq ft |
| Coop rules | No poultry of any kind may be raised, bred, or kept on any lot under 5 acres (LDC Sec. 16-127(a)). Citywide nuisance rules separately prohibit crowing roosters and animal odors in any district (Sec. 9-1). |
| Code section | Sunrise LDC Sec. 16-127; Code Sec. 9-1 |
Sunrise prohibits keeping poultry of any kind on lots smaller than 5 acres, which excludes virtually all residential properties in the city. There is no backyard-hen permit program, hen limit, or coop standard. Verified against current code (June 2026).
Common questions
Can I keep chickens in Sunrise?
Yes, with conditions — Sunrise allows chickens only in certain zones or situations (Sunrise LDC Sec. 16-127; Code Sec. 9-1).
How many chickens can I keep in Sunrise?
It depends on your lot. Poultry prohibited on lots under 5 acres (217,800 sq ft); no codified limits on qualifying lots.. Rules vary by zoning district — check the full summary for your zone.
Is there a minimum lot size for chickens in Sunrise?
Yes — 217,800 sq ft.
What law covers backyard chickens in Sunrise?
Sunrise LDC Sec. 16-127; Code Sec. 9-1. Read the official text at the source linked on this page.
The actual law
Sunrise LDC Sec. 16-127; Code Sec. 9-1 — read the official code
“No animals, livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred, or kept on any lot less than five (5) acres in size, except that dogs, cats and other common household pets may be kept” source
“noise (including the crowing of cocks, barking of dogs or any noises or odors emanating from any animal, fish, or fowl)” source
Last verified June 12, 2026. Always confirm with your municipality — HOA rules can be stricter than city code.
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