Lee County's animal ordinance defines livestock (cattle, horses, goats, sheep, hogs, poultry and similar) using state law but regulates cruelty and restraint, not where livestock may be kept. Whether you can keep livestock depends on your zoning district under the Land Development Code.
Ordinance 14-22 adopts the Florida Statutes §828.23 definition of livestock and applies humane-care, adequate-shelter, and cruelty provisions to those animals. It does not authorize keeping livestock on any given parcel—that is a land-use question. Lee County's Land Development Code ties livestock to agricultural, agricultural-transitional, and estate zoning categories, with density and setback standards; standard residential zoning typically does not permit cattle, horses, hogs, or goats. Bona fide commercial agricultural establishments are largely excluded from the animal ordinance except for cruelty investigations. Confirm your parcel's allowances with the Community Development Department.
Improper zoning use is enforced by Code Enforcement; cruelty or inadequate shelter/care of livestock is enforced by Animal Services under Ord. 14-22 and Chapter 828, F.S. Fines set by BOCC resolution.
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