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Pompano Beach, FL Animal Ordinances: Pet Groomer Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

License
Business Tax Receipt classification 008
Annual BTR fee
$95.72
Zoning
Commercial Animal Care Uses, § 155.4214
Renewal deadline
September 30 each year
Late renewal penalty
10% plus 5% per month
Unlicensed operation penalty
25% of tax due, § 113.27(B)
Non-payment after notice
$250 civil penalty, § 113.27(D)

Summary

Pompano Beach classifies pet grooming as a licensed commercial trade. Operators need a Business Tax Receipt under classification '008- Animal Grooming Service,' priced at $95.72, and the city's zoning code lists animal grooming only among its Commercial Uses, defining it as any place where animals are bathed, clipped, or combed for a fee.

§ 155.4214.A.2: "Animal grooming is any place or establishment, public or private, where animals are bathed, clipped, or combed for the purpose of enhancing their aesthetic value and/or health, and for which a fee is charged." ... § 113.39 Business Tax Receipt Schedule: "008- ANIMAL GROOMING SERVICE ... 95.72"

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-122: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through 2026-35, passed 7-29-26).

Full Breakdown

4214 of the zoning code, animal grooming is grouped with Commercial: Animal Care Uses alongside veterinary hospitals and animal shelters or kennels, meaning the city treats grooming as a business use rather than a home occupation and confines it to its commercial and industrial zoning districts rather than residential ones. The code's own definition covers any place, public or private, where animals are bathed, clipped, or combed to improve their appearance or health for a fee, which sweeps in mobile and storefront groomers alike as long as a charge is involved.

Before opening, an operator must also obtain a Business Tax Receipt (BTR) from the city's Development Services Department under Chapter 113. 72, separate from any zoning approval or lease requirements. 32, and receipts must be renewed by September 30 each year to avoid a delinquency fee.

Violations & Fines

Operating a grooming business without a current Business Tax Receipt exposes the owner to a 25% penalty on the tax due under § 113.27(B), on top of a 10% late fee plus 5% for each additional month a renewal lags past September 30. If the receipt still is not obtained within 150 days of written notice, the city can pursue a civil action for the tax, attorneys' fees, collection costs, and a $250 penalty under § 113.27(D).

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pompano Beach require a license to run a pet grooming business?
Yes. Pompano Beach's Business Tax Receipt schedule under § 113.39 lists 'Animal Grooming Service' as classification 008, priced at $95.72 per year. The receipt must be obtained from the Development Services Department before the business opens and renewed annually by September 30 to avoid a delinquency penalty.
Can I run a dog grooming business out of my house in Pompano Beach?
The zoning code places animal grooming under § 155.4214's Commercial: Animal Care Uses category, listed only within the city's commercial and industrial zoning districts, not among the residential land uses covered elsewhere in the code, so a home-based grooming storefront is not a permitted zoning use.
What happens if I operate without the Business Tax Receipt?
Under § 113.27(B), the city adds a 25% penalty to the tax owed for operating without a receipt, on top of standard late fees. If it still isn't paid within 150 days of written notice, § 113.27(D) allows the city to seek court costs, attorneys' fees, and a $250 penalty.
How does the code define 'animal grooming'?
Section 155.4214.A.2 defines animal grooming as 'any place or establishment, public or private, where animals are bathed, clipped, or combed for the purpose of enhancing their aesthetic value and/or health, and for which a fee is charged.' That wording covers a storefront salon, a mobile van service, or a groomer in a commercial suite, as long as a fee changes hands.

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