Animal Ordinances in Lynn Haven, FL (2026)
6 verified animal ordinances for Lynn Haven, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Chickens & Livestock
Lynn Haven allows up to 6 chickens (no roosters) on residential property with a small per-bird registration fee. Roosters are prohibited. Coops have setback and maintenance requirements.
Lynn Haven Backyard Chickens
Some RestrictionsDog Leash Laws
Lynn Haven Animal Control (850-265-4699) enforces leash and at-large rules under Lynn Haven Chapter 10 and Bay County Chapter 4. Dogs must be under direct control - on a leash or in a fenced enclosure - when off the owner's property.
Lynn Haven Dog Leash and At-Large Rules
Some RestrictionsBreed Restrictions
Florida Statute 767.14 preempts municipal breed-specific dog regulation. Lynn Haven cannot ban or restrict any specific breed (pit bulls, Rottweilers, etc.). Dogs are regulated by behavior - the dangerous dog statute F.S. 767.12.
Lynn Haven Breed Restrictions
Few RestrictionsBeekeeping
Florida Statute 586.10 preempts municipal beekeeping bans. Lynn Haven cannot prohibit beekeeping. Operators register with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) at no cost.
Lynn Haven Beekeeping
Some RestrictionsExotic Pets
Florida Statute Ch. 379 and F.A.C. 68A-6 classify wildlife by Class I-III and require state permits for exotic pets. Lynn Haven defers to FWC enforcement. Class I (large predators) prohibited as pets; Class II and III require FWC license.
Lynn Haven Exotic Pet Rules
Heavy RestrictionsWildlife Feeding
Lynn Haven prohibits feeding of nuisance wildlife under its Chapter 26 nuisance provisions. State law (F.S. 372 / FWC rules) bans feeding alligators, bears, foxes, raccoons, and sandhill cranes, with criminal penalties.
Lynn Haven Wildlife Feeding Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Bay County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Lynn Haven city rules.
Animal Ordinances in Bay County →