Sunrise, FL Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)
Key Facts
- Leash Length
- 6 feet maximum
- Where Required
- Off owner's property
- Parks
- Welleby Park dog area only
- Rabies
- Broward County; Fla. Stat. §828.30
- At Large
- Impoundment, Sec. 4-27
Summary
Sunrise Code Sec. 4-26 requires dogs off the owner's property to be on a leash no longer than 6 feet or under immediate control. Dogs are barred from parks except leashed at Welleby Park's dog area.
It is unlawful for any person owning or having the care or control of any dog to allow such dog upon the public streets of the city, or in any public place, or upon any property other than that of the owner, unless such dog shall be held … on a securely fastened suitable leash of dependable strength, not to exceed six (6) feet in length, or unless the dog is otherwise under the immediate physical control of the owner or other responsible person
Full Breakdown
Under Sunrise Code Sec. 4-26, a dog on public streets, in any public place, or on another person's property must be held on a securely fastened leash no longer than 6 feet, or otherwise under the owner's immediate physical control. Owners must carry a means to remove dog waste on rights-of-way, parks, and others' property. Section 4-4 bars dogs from city parks, with an exception for Welleby Park: dogs are allowed on a non-retractable 6-foot leash with a current rabies tag, and off-leash inside the designated dog-park area. A dog running at large may be impounded by city police or Broward County Animal Care (Sec. 4-27). Rabies vaccination is required under Fla. Stat. §828.30, with county-wide licensing by Broward County.
Violations & Fines
Off-leash or at-large dogs may be impounded, with impound fees plus a Code Enforcement citation. Failure to remove waste and unvaccinated dogs draw additional fines through the special magistrate.
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