Animal Ordinances in Zephyrhills, FL (2026)

City of Zephyrhills Ordinance #649; City FAQ — Pets and Animal Control

Yes, as long as the pet is under your complete control and on a leash (City Ordinance #649). Pets are not allowed in playground areas or on athletic fields. The city contracts with Pasco County for animal control services. For non-emergency animal complaints (strays, abandoned animals), residents should contact Pasco County Animal Services. The Zephyrhills Police Department responds to aggressi...

Fla. Stat. Sec. 767.14 (Additional Local Restrictions - Breed Preemption)

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 implementation of this act...

Fla. Stat. Chapter 586 (Florida Honey Bee Law)

(f) Inspect or cause to be inspected all apiaries in the state at such intervals as it may deem best and keep a complete, accurate, and current list of all inspected apiaries to include the: 1. Name of the apiary. 2. Name of the owner of the apiary. 3. Mailing address of the apiary owner. 4. Location of the apiary. 5. Number of hives in the apiary. 6. Pest problems associated with the apiary. 7...