Ocoee, FL Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- State Preemption
- FL §767.14
- Breed Bans
- Prohibited statewide
- Classification
- Behavior-based FL §767
- HOA Rules
- May still restrict
- Insurance
- May restrict breeds
Summary
Ocoee cannot restrict dogs by breed. FL §767.14 preempts all breed-specific legislation statewide. Dangerous dog determinations are behavior-based under FL §767 regardless of breed.
767.14 Additional local restrictions authorized. - This act does not limit any local government or public housing authority from adopting an ordinance or a policy, respectively, to address the safety and welfare concerns caused by attacks on persons or domestic animals; placing further restrictions or additional requirements on owners of dogs that have bitten or attacked persons or domestic animals; or developing procedures and criteria for the implementation of this act, provided that no such regulation is specific to breed, weight, or size and that the provisions of this act are not lessened by such additional regulations or requirements. History. - s. 5, ch. 90-180; s. 5, ch. 2016-16; s. 1, ch. 2023-253.
Full Breakdown
Florida Statute 767.14 explicitly prohibits any municipality from adopting breed-specific ordinances. Ocoee evaluates dangerous dogs based on documented behavior through the Orange County Animal Services classification process. Homeowner insurance and HOA covenants in Ocoee subdivisions (Forestbrooke, Prairie Lake Reserve, Westyn Bay) may still impose private breed restrictions not preempted by state law.
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