Animal Ordinances in Hollywood, FL (2026)
6 verified animal ordinances for Hollywood, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Chickens & Livestock
Hollywood FL Chapter 92 (Animals) generally prohibits keeping animals and fowl within city limits with specific exceptions. Domestic pets (dogs, cats, miniature Vietnamese potbellied pigs) are permitted. Chickens and other fowl may be kept under limited conditions. Livestock of the equine, bovine, or swine class is prohibited in most residential areas.
Hollywood FL Chickens & Livestock Regulations
Heavy RestrictionsDog Leash Laws
All dogs in Hollywood FL must be on a leash not exceeding six feet in length when off the owner's property per Chapter 92 and Broward County Code Section 4-3. Dogs may not run at large. It is illegal to tie or tether a dog so that it has access to public property or another person's property.
Hollywood FL Dog Leash Laws
Heavy RestrictionsBreed Restrictions
Hollywood FL follows Broward County's animal ordinances under Chapter 4 (Dogs and Cats). Broward County does not maintain a breed-specific ban, unlike neighboring Miami-Dade County which bans pit bulls. Dogs must be leashed at all times when off the owner's property. Dangerous dog determinations follow Florida Statute 767.
Hollywood FL Dog Breed Restrictions
Some RestrictionsBeekeeping
FL §586.10 preempts local governments from banning beekeeping. Cities cannot prohibit beekeeping. FDACS (FL Dept. of Agriculture) regulates. Annual hive registration required with FDACS. HOAs may still impose restrictions.
Hollywood FL Beekeeping Regulations
Few RestrictionsExotic Pets
Florida FWC regulates exotic pets via Class I/II/III permit system. Class I (lions, tigers, bears) prohibited as pets. Class II (macaques, wolves, alligators) require FWC permit. Class III (most reptiles, small mammals) legal for personal use without permit.
Hollywood FL Exotic Pet Regulations
Heavy RestrictionsWildlife Feeding
Wildlife feeding in Hollywood FL is discouraged. Florida law prohibits feeding alligators (second-degree misdemeanor) and bears (F.S. 379.305). The city's nuisance provisions address wildlife attractants. Feeding iguanas is discouraged as they are invasive. Feral cat TNR programs are supported by Broward County.
Hollywood FL Wildlife Feeding Regulations
Some RestrictionsLooking for Broward County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Hollywood city rules.
Animal Ordinances in Broward County →