Brevard County Section 62-2133 allows administrative permits for farm animals as pets on GU-zoned lots of at least one acre. Permitted species include Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pigs and Pygmy Goats. FWC rules under FL Admin Code 68A-6 govern wildlife as personal pets.
Section 62-2133 establishes an administrative permit process for farm animals as pets on residentially developed GU-zoned lots of at least one acre. The intent is to allow certain exotic or miniature species such as Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pigs or Pygmy Goats. Beyond this provision, exotic pet ownership is governed by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission rules under FL Admin Code Chapter 68A-6. Class I wildlife (large predators) cannot be kept as personal pets.
Confiscation of prohibited animals. Fines $500 to $5,000. Criminal charges possible for dangerous species. Owner liable for damages from escaped animals.
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