Animal Ordinances in Daytona Beach, FL (2026)

Daytona Beach City Code § 14-12(a)-(c), (e)-(f)

(a)No animal shall be permitted or allowed on any residential property which exceeds the maximum number of animals listed in this section... ... (c)The maximum number and species of animals for each residential dwelling unit shall be limited to:(1)A total of four adult dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs or ferrets; and(2)A total of four adult house geckos, iguanas or birds of the psittaciforme or...

Daytona Beach City Code §§ 14-3, 14-10(c), 14-11(a)

At large means off the premises of the owner and not under the physical control, custody, charge or possession of the owner or other responsible person by leash, cord, chain or fenced enclosure. ... (3)Maintaining physical control by keeping said animal secured at all times on a leash no more than eight feet in length. ... No animal shall be permitted or allowed to run at large. It is a violati...

Fla. Stat. § 767.14 (2024) - Additional local restrictions authorized (dog attacks)

Additional local restrictions authorized. - This act does not limit any local government or public housing authority from adopting an ordinance or a policy, respectively, to address the safety and welfare concerns caused by attacks on persons or domestic animals; placing further restrictions or additional requirements on owners of dogs that have bitten or attacked persons or domestic animals; o...

Fla. Stat. §§ 586.10, 586.045, 586.055 (Honey Certification and Honeybees)

586.10 Powers and duties of department; preemption of local government ordinances. — (1) The authority to regulate, inspect, and permit managed honeybee colonies and to adopt rules on the placement and location of registered inspected managed honeybee colonies is preempted to the state through the department and supersedes any related ordinance adopted by a county, municipality, or political su...

Daytona Beach City Code § 14-12

(b)No animal shall be permitted or allowed on any residential property which does not belong to the species of animals listed in this section. It is a violation of this chapter for the owner of an animal or the owner or occupant of residential property to permit or allow any animal on such property which does not belong to the species of animals listed in this section.(c)The maximum number and ...

Daytona Beach City Code § 14-21

(a)Prohibition. No person shall feed, or in any manner provide food for, one or more pigeons in such a manner as to result in a public nuisance.(b)Definition. A public nuisance in the context of this section shall include the accumulation of droppings and/or feathers, the attraction of vermin, the blockage of streets or public rights-of-way, or the causing of damage to real property.

Daytona Beach City Code § 14-12(a)-(c)

(a)No animal shall be permitted or allowed on any residential property which exceeds the maximum number of animals listed in this section. It is a violation of this chapter for the owner of an animal or the owner or occupant of residential property to permit or allow any animal on such property which exceeds the maximum number of animals listed in this section...(c)The maximum number and specie...

Daytona Beach City Code §§ 14-11(f), 14-15(a), 14-16(a)

(f)Any female dog or cat in heat shall be confined in a secure enclosure to prevent such dog or cat from coming in contact with a male dog or cat, except for intentional breeding purposes. ... (a)The owner of an adult dog or cat within the city shall cause such dog or cat to be vaccinated against rabies each year by a licensed veterinarian. It is a violation of this chapter for the owner of an ...

Daytona Beach City Code § 14-19

(a)Purpose. The city has determined that the unintended or uncontrolled breeding of dogs and cats within the city leads to many dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens being unwanted, becoming strays, suffering privation and death, being impounded and euthanized at great expense to the community, and constituting a public nuisance and public health hazard. It is, therefore, declared that every feasibl...

Daytona Beach City Code § 14-13

(a)In any calendar year, no person may sell or offer for sale from a residential dwelling unit:(1)More than 20 dogs or cats or two litters or dogs or cats, whichever is greater; and(2)More than 20 other animals or one group of other animals from one birth event, whichever is greater.(b)No person may sale or offer for sale any animal from a business establishment other than a licensed kennel or ...

Daytona Beach Land Development Code § 4.7.N.5.b

5.Modified Use Standards. The following standards shall apply to development within the Redevelopment Downtown - Beach Street Retail (RDD-1) district in addition to the generally-applicable use-specific standards in Article 5: Use Standards.a.Multifamily Dwelling or Complex. A multifamily dwelling is allowed only if located above the ground floor.b.Animal Grooming and Veterinary Clinic. An anim...