Apopka, FL Animal Ordinances: Pet Limits (2026)

Apopka defers to Orange County Code of Ordinances Chapter 5 (Animal Services) for household pet limits, as Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) provides animal control services to the city under an interlocal agreement. Chapter 5, Section 5-12 limits residential properties to a maximum of four dogs and four cats over the age of four months per dwelling unit without a kennel or cattery license. Puppies and kittens under four months old are not counted toward the limit, allowing legal whelping and weaning. Households exceeding the limit must apply for a Class I Kennel License through OCAS at 2769 Conroy Road, Orlando, which requires property inspection, minimum lot size (typically 1 acre for Class I), setback from neighboring dwellings, and a $125 annual fee. Apopka zoning further restricts kennels to A-1 Agricultural districts by special exception. Service animals, emotional support animals, and hobby breeders registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC) through a Responsible Pet Owner program may petition for an exemption. The limit does not apply to fish, reptiles, caged birds, or other small pets kept indoors.