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CASSELBERRY, Fla. – Residents of the Lost Lake subdivision are asking city officials to reconsider an ordinance protecting peacocks, saying the birds are damaging property and creating a nuisance.<\/p>\n
The issue was discussed at a city workshop, where residents voiced opposing views on whether the protections should remain in place. No decision was made.<\/p>\n
Residents report damage to cars, pool screens and lawns <\/p>\n
What they’re saying:<\/p>\n
Some residents said peacocks have damaged their vehicles, pool enclosures and lawns. They also raised concerns about droppings, loud calls and the cost of repairs.<\/p>\n
“They’ve become a source of property damage, sanitation concerns, noise, expense and a loss of peace in our own homes,” one resident told city officials.<\/p>\n
Residents seeking a change to the ordinance said the current rules leave them with limited options to address the damage.<\/p>\n
“I respectfully ask the rule be removed from the ordinance so residents are no longer forced to choose between protecting their property and complying with city code,” another resident said.<\/p>\n
Other residents oppose changing protections <\/p>\n
Not everyone at the workshop supported changing the rules. Some residents said they want the peacocks to remain protected.<\/p>\n
“I do not want the city to make any changes to the protected species. I want the peacock to be protected,” one resident said.<\/p>\n
The disagreement highlights the competing concerns of residents who want relief from property damage and those who want the birds’ protections maintained.<\/p>\n
City officials to consult wildlife agency <\/p>\n
What’s next:<\/p>\n
City officials said they need to consult with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission before bringing the issue back for further discussion.<\/p>\n
No changes to the ordinance were approved at the workshop, and officials did not announce a timeline for when the issue might return for consideration.<\/p>\n
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by residents in the Lost Lake subdivision of Casselberry, the City of Casselberry, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).<\/p>\n
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