Hollywood FL Chapter 92 (Animals) generally prohibits keeping animals and fowl within city limits with specific exceptions. Domestic pets (dogs, cats, miniature Vietnamese potbellied pigs) are permitted. Chickens and other fowl may be kept under limited conditions. Livestock of the equine, bovine, or swine class is prohibited in most residential areas.
Section 92.02 of the Hollywood Code of Ordinances prohibits the keeping of animals and fowl within the city with specified exceptions. Domestic pets including dogs, cats, and miniature Vietnamese potbellied pigs are permitted. Section 92.04 specifies which animals may be kept in the city. Fowl including chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guineas, and peafowl may be kept under specific conditions. Livestock of the equine, bovine, or swine class (horses, cattle, goats, sheep, mules, hogs, ostriches, and other grazing animals) is generally prohibited in residential areas. Section 92.08 establishes animal care and manner of keeping standards. Outdoor tethering of animals is prohibited between 10 AM and 5 PM. All animals must be properly contained on the owner's property.
Keeping prohibited animals is a code violation. Animal tethering violations and failure to properly contain animals result in citations. Repeat violations may lead to animal impoundment.
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