Coral Gables, FL Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)
Key Facts
- Max leash length
- 8 feet
- First-offense fine
- Up to $150
- Third-offense fine
- Up to $250
- Off-leash exception
- Posted dog parks only
- Enforced by
- Police & code enforcement
Summary
Coral Gables requires every dog off its owner's property to be on a leash no longer than eight feet, with narrow exceptions for hunting dogs, service dogs, and off-leash dog parks.
No dog, regardless of whether licensed, muzzled, unmuzzled, or inoculated against rabies, shall be allowed upon the public thoroughfares, streets, avenues or alleys, public lands or parks of the city or in public places such as restaurants, theaters, public conveyances and the like, or upon property other than that of its owner or custodian, unless the dog shall be fastened to a suitable leash of dependable strength, not to exceed eight feet in length.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Fee Schedule: Supplement 2 | Zoning Code: Supplement 1 | Code of Ordinances: Supplement 25 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
City Code Sec. 10-33 bars any dog, licensed or not, from public streets, parks, and public places, or on another person's property, unless fastened to a leash of dependable strength not exceeding eight feet. The law also separately makes it unlawful for an owner or custodian to let a dog run at large off its own premises without being securely held on leash. Exceptions cover hunting dogs in authorized areas, dogs assisting blind or handicapped persons, dogs in posted off-leash dog parks, and fire/police service dogs.
Violations & Fines
Civil fines under Sec. 10-33: up to $150 for a first violation, up to $200 for a second, and up to $250 for a third violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my dog be off-leash in my own yard?
Is there anywhere dogs can legally go off-leash?
Sources & Official References
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