Deltona, FL Animal Ordinances: Exotic Pets (2026)
Key Facts
- Banned
- dangerous animals, venomous reptiles
- Zoo/shelter exception
- licensed facilities only
- Law-enforcement exception
- agency-used animals only
- State permit exception
- FWC-permitted wildlife only
Summary
Deltona prohibits keeping any dangerous animal or venomous reptile as a pet citywide, with narrow exceptions for licensed zoos, law-enforcement animals, and state-permitted wildlife.
It shall be unlawful to keep, maintain or raise in the city the following animals:(1)Any Artiodactyla (even-toed) or Perissodactyla (odd-toed) ungulate, including, but not limited to, animals in the genus Bos (cows), all species; Ovis (sheep), all species; and Capra (goats), all species; and all other hoofed animals.(2)Any animal belonging to the family Phasianidae or family Anatidae, all species, including, but not limited to, chickens, roosters, turkeys, peacocks, geese and ducks.a.Exception. Chickens are permitted per section 14-281 where all requirements have been met and a permit has been issued by the city.(3)Any dangerous animal.(4)Venomous reptiles.(5)Animals that have been declared "public nuisance animals" more than once.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 31 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 14-3(a) bans keeping, maintaining, or raising any dangerous animal or venomous reptile within Deltona, alongside animals repeatedly declared public nuisances. The ban does not reach animals held at a licensed zoological park or animal shelter, trained animals used exclusively by a law enforcement agency, or wildlife covered by a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission permit under Fla. Stat. § 372.922. A dog already classified as a 'dangerous dog' under § 14-166 is handled through that separate process, not this exotic-animal ban.
Violations & Fines
Keeping a prohibited dangerous animal or venomous reptile is a civil infraction under § 14-6, subject to citation and seizure by animal control, the sheriff, or code enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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