Pompano Beach, FL Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)
Key Facts
- Free-Roaming Animals
- §90.27 applies
- Alligator Feeding
- Illegal (FL §379.3025)
- Nuisance Standard
- Cannot create hazards
- City Code
- Ch. 90 comprehensive
- Report Issues
- Broward County Animal Care
Summary
Pompano Beach Section 90.27 addresses feeding of free-roaming domestic animals. Feeding wildlife that creates nuisance conditions is discouraged through general code provisions. Feeding alligators is illegal under FL Statute 379.3025. Broward County and FWC enforce wildlife protection laws. The city's comprehensive animal ordinance covers most animal-related issues.
379.412 Penalties for feeding wildlife and freshwater fish. — (1)(a) The penalties in this section apply to a violation of any rule or order of the commission that prohibits or restricts: 1. Feeding wildlife or freshwater fish with food or garbage; 2. Attracting or enticing wildlife or freshwater fish with food or garbage; or 3. Allowing the placement of food or garbage in a manner that attracts or entices wildlife or freshwater fish. (b) This section does not apply to rules or orders of the commission relating to: 1. Animals held in captivity; 2. Restricting the taking or hunting of species over bait or intentionally placed or deposited food; or 3. Restricting the taking or hunting of species in proximity to feeding stations. (2) A person who violates a prohibition or restriction identifi
Full Breakdown
Section 90.27 of the Pompano Beach Code of Ordinances specifically addresses the feeding of free-roaming domestic animals. The city's comprehensive animal ordinance (Chapter 90) is designed to address most animal issues including wildlife interactions. Feeding wildlife that creates unsanitary conditions, attracts vermin, or constitutes a public nuisance may result in code enforcement. Under FL Statute 379.3025, feeding alligators or crocodiles is a criminal offense. The FWC prohibits feeding bears, manatees, and other protected species. Broward County Animal Care coordinates wildlife-related complaints.
Violations & Fines
Feeding alligators is a criminal offense. Creating nuisance conditions through wildlife feeding is a code violation.
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