Volusia County regulates animals under Chapter 14, Article II (Animal Control) of the Code of Ordinances. Dogs must be under restraint when off the owner's property. On designated dog-friendly beaches, dogs must be leashed (6 feet max) at all times. Only three beach areas in the county allow dogs.
Volusia 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.
Off-leash: $50 to $200. At-large: impound fees plus citation. Unlicensed: $50 to $250. Waste: $50 to $500.
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