Winter Park has NO breed-specific restrictions. Florida Statute 767.14 preempts all breed bans statewide. Dangerous dog determinations are behavior-based under FL Chapter 767, enforced by Orange County Animal Services.
Since 1990 (amended 2023), FL 767.14 prohibits Florida municipalities from adopting or enforcing breed-specific legislation. Miami-Dade County's historic pit bull ban was repealed by voter referendum in October 2023, leaving Florida with no breed bans anywhere. Winter Park follows FL 767 behavior-based dangerous dog classifications: dogs are designated dangerous based on specific aggressive acts, not breed. Pit bulls, Rottweilers, and other traditionally restricted breeds are fully legal. Homeowner insurance and HOA covenants may still impose breed restrictions privately.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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Winter Park requires property owners to maintain lots free of accumulated brush, dead vegetation, and combustible debris. Overgrown lots posing fire hazards ...
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Consumer fireworks are banned in Winter Park except on the three state-preempted holidays under FL Statute 791.08: July 4, December 31, and January 1. Sparkl...
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Open burning of yard waste is generally prohibited in Winter Park. Yard debris must be placed at curbside for municipal collection. Authorization from the Fl...
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Tree removal in Winter Park requires a permit for most trees 4 inches DBH or larger. Even with FL 163.045 preemption for dangerous trees, the city requires a...
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Winter Park property maintenance code requires lots to be kept free of noxious weeds, invasive species, and excessive ground cover. Brazilian pepper, air pot...
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Winter Park is within the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). Year-round landscape irrigation is limited to two days per week based on addres...
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