Coral Gables regulates animal accumulation under Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances and nuisance provisions. While no specific hoarding ordinance exists, excessive numbers of animals creating sanitation, noise, or health hazards are addressed through code enforcement and Miami-Dade Animal Services coordination.
The City of Coral Gables does not have a standalone animal hoarding ordinance but addresses excessive animal accumulation through several provisions. Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances prohibits keeping animals in a manner that creates a nuisance, including conditions producing offensive odors, excessive noise, or unsanitary conditions. The city also prohibits keeping livestock, poultry, and wild animals in residential areas. When animal hoarding situations are identified, Code Enforcement at (305) 460-5216 works with Miami-Dade Animal Services at (305) 884-1101 to investigate and intervene. Hoarding cases often involve violations of multiple code provisions including property maintenance standards, health and sanitation codes, and animal welfare requirements. Miami-Dade County can also pursue enforcement under county animal cruelty ordinances. Serious hoarding cases may involve coordination with law enforcement and social services agencies.
Animal nuisance violations are enforced by Code Enforcement at (305) 460-5216 in coordination with Animal Services at (305) 884-1101. Violations result in citation notices, mandatory corrective action, and fines. Animal cruelty cases are referred to law enforcement for criminal prosecution.
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