Animal Ordinances in Ormond Beach, FL (2026)

4 verified animal ordinances for Ormond Beach, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Dog Leash Laws

Ormond Beach regulates animals under Chapter 5 (Animals and Fowl) of the Code of Ordinances. Dogs must be under owner control when off the property. On the beach, leashed dogs are allowed from Rockefeller Drive to Milsap Road during sunrise to sunset. Animal & Community Services enforces violations.

Ormond Beach Dog Leash Laws & Off-Leash Rules

Some Restrictions

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Breed Restrictions

Ormond Beach cannot enact breed-specific legislation. Florida law (FL §767.14) preempts all local breed bans statewide. Dogs are regulated based on behavior under the state Dangerous Dog Act (FL §767.01-767.04).

Ormond Beach Dog Breed Restrictions & Dangerous Dog Rules

Few Restrictions

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

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; or developing procedures and criteria for the...

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Beekeeping

Beekeeping in Ormond Beach is governed by Florida state law (FL §586). FDACS preempts local bans on beekeeping except HOA rules. Beekeepers must register with FDACS. Colony limits under Best Management Practices vary by lot size.

Ormond Beach Beekeeping & Apiary Regulations

Few Restrictions

Fla. Stat. ch. 586 (2024) - Honeybees

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 subdivision thereof. (2) The department shall: (a) Administer and enforce this chapter. (b)...

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Exotic Pets

Exotic pet ownership in Ormond Beach is regulated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Permits are required for Class I, II, and III wildlife. Feeding wildlife, especially alligators, is illegal under FL §379.

Ormond Beach Exotic Pet & Wild Animal Regulations

Some Restrictions

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