In residential zones inside the Urban Growth Boundary, Osceola County limits each residence to 12 domesticated animals total: no more than 4 dogs, no more than 8 cats, and no more than 2 potbellied pigs (puppies under 4 months excepted).
Osceola County Code Sec. 4-41 caps domesticated animals at 12 total per residence in residential zoning districts, with sub-limits of 4 dogs, 8 cats and 2 potbellied pigs. Puppies under four months old are not counted. Animals are not counted until weaned. Service animals are exempt and don't count toward the total. Animals lawfully residing in the county before the ordinance passed are grandfathered. Horses are handled separately by acreage (one per two contiguous acres). These are county rules for the unincorporated area; Kissimmee and St. Cloud set their own limits.
Exceeding the numeric limits is an 'Exceeds Animal Number or Animal Number/Type Combination Per Residence' civil violation escalating to $300 (3rd) and $500 (4th) with mandatory court appearance.
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