Brevard County Chapter 14 requires dogs to be under physical control on a leash not exceeding 6 feet in all public areas. Off-leash areas include designated dog parks at Wickham Park and Lori Wilson Park. All owned dogs must be licensed with tags attached.
Brevard County requires dogs to be on leash in all public areas. Off-leash exercise permitted only in designated dog parks. Dogs must be licensed per local requirements and rabies-vaccinated per FL Statute §828.30. Dogs at large may be impounded by animal control. Dangerous dog designation under FL §767 is behavior-based. Owner responsible for waste cleanup. Florida’s wildlife (alligators, venomous snakes) creates additional risks for unleashed dogs near waterways and natural areas.
Animals found at large may be impounded. Civil penalty up to $500 per Section 14-42. Fines range from $50 to $250.
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