Florida Administrative Code 68A-4.001 prohibits intentional feeding of bears, foxes, raccoons, sandhill cranes, and alligators statewide. North Port lies adjacent to large preserves (Carlton Reserve) with regular alligator, sandhill crane, and wading-bird presence, and Sarasota County code reinforces these restrictions.
FWC rules under F.A.C. 68A-4.001 make feeding of bears, foxes, raccoons, sandhill cranes, alligators, crocodiles, monkeys, gulls, and pelicans a Level Two violation - up to a 2nd-degree misdemeanor (60 days jail, $500 fine). Feeding alligators is specifically illegal under F.S. §372.667 and creates serious public safety risk in North Port's many waterways and canals. The City of North Port relies primarily on FWC enforcement; complaints can be filed via the FWC Wildlife Alert hotline (888-404-3922). Bird feeders for songbirds are not regulated, but waste/spillage that attracts rats or raccoons can become a Ch. 42 nuisance violation.
FWC violations under F.A.C. 68A-4.001 are second-degree misdemeanors: up to 60 days jail and $500 fine. Repeat offenders or alligator-feeding cases can be charged separately under F.S. §372.667.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
North Port, FL
Sec. 59-1 of the North Port Code requires owners to maintain branches at least 8 feet above sidewalks and 14 feet above the travelled portion of streets. Tri...
North Port, FL
Ordinance 2021-46 created Chapter 45 of the ULDC, the Tree Protection Regulations. Tree removal authorization is required for anyone wanting to remove, reloc...
North Port, FL
North Port falls within the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) and follows year-round mandatory two-day-per-week landscape watering restric...
North Port, FL
Sec. 59-1 of the North Port Code of the City prohibits excessive growth of sodded or seeded grass areas in excess of 12 inches in height on an improved or de...
North Port, FL
ULDC Sec. 45-3 makes tree removal authorization required for non-exempt removals. Apply through the Building/Planning Division - permits require a survey or ...
North Port, FL
Ordinance 2021-46 enacted Chapter 45 (Tree Protection Regulations) of the ULDC. Tree removal authorization is required for anyone removing, relocating, or ca...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Sarasota County.
See how other cities in Sarasota County handle wildlife feeding.
See how North Port's wildlife feeding rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.