2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Martin County, Florida.
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Martin County prohibits keeping chickens and other barnyard animals in most residential zoning districts. Under Land Development Regulations Section 3.206, household pets exclude pigs, goats, sheep, horses, cows, and poultry. In June 2022, county commissioners declined to amend the ordinance to permit backyard chickens in residential zones.
Martin County Code section 9.90 requires that dogs in unincorporated Martin County be restrained by a leash, chain, or other similar device when off the owner's property. Working and hunting dogs under direct voice command of the owner are exempt.
1 cities in Martin County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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