In residential zoning districts inside the Urban Growth Boundary, Osceola County permits dogs, cats, ferrets, potbellied pigs, rabbits, pigeons and horses, but specifically prohibits roosters, quacking ducks, geese, pea fowl, game birds, cows, goats, sheep, swine and hogs.
Under Osceola County Code Sec. 4-41, in all residential zoning districts inside the Urban Growth Boundary domesticated animals such as dogs, cats, ferrets, potbellied pigs, rabbits, pigeons and horses are allowed, but roosters, quacking ducks, geese, pea fowl, game birds, cows, goats, sheep, swine and hogs are specifically prohibited, as is keeping animals for commercial purposes unless the Land Development Code allows it. Pigeon coops are allowed as accessory structures with a 25-foot rear/side setback and 6-foot max height. Agricultural-zoned land follows the LDC. Hens (not roosters) are not on the prohibited list; check the LDC zoning for your parcel.
Keeping a prohibited animal or exceeding limits is an 'Exceeds Animal Number or Animal Number/Type Combination' civil violation escalating to $300-$500 with mandatory court appearance.
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