7 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Backyard chickens are allowed on Agricultural Residential (AR) zoned lots and parcels of 1 acre or more in unincorporated PBC. Roosters are prohibited on parcels under 5 acres in residential zones. No commercial sale of eggs without an agricultural exemption.
All dogs in unincorporated Palm Beach County must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet when off the owner's property. PBC Ordinance 98-22 (Chapter 4) requires restraint on all public property except designated dog parks.
Palm Beach County has no breed-specific restrictions. FL Statute §767.14 preempts all local breed bans statewide. Dangerous-dog determinations are behavior-based under FL §767.
Fla. Stat. § 767.14 (2024) - Additional local restrictions authorized (dog attacks)
Additional local restrictions authorized. - 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; o...
Beekeeping is allowed countywide under FL §586.10, which preempts local bans. Hives must be registered annually with FDACS Division of Plant Industry, free of charge.
Fla. Stat. ch. 586 (2024) - Florida Honey Certification and Honeybee Law
Florida Honey Certification and Honeybee Law.” History. - s. 9, ch. 28167, 1953; s. 1, ch. 86-62. 586.02 Definitions. - As used in this chapter: (1) “Apiary” means a beeyard or site where honeybee hives, honeybees, or honeybee equipment is located. (2) “Apiculture” means the raising, caring for, and breeding of honeybees. (3) “Beekeeping equipment” means honeybee hives, frames, supers, palle...
Exotic pets in Palm Beach County are regulated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) under FL §379. Class I wildlife (large cats, bears, great apes) are prohibited as personal pets; Class II requires a permit.
Feeding alligators, bears, raccoons, foxes and sandhill cranes is illegal under FL §379.412 and FWC rules. PBC supplements with §4-30 prohibiting intentional feeding of wildlife on public property. First offense is a second-degree misdemeanor.
Unincorporated Palm Beach County limits households to 4 dogs and 4 cats over 4 months of age in residential zones. Hobby kennel permits are required for 5 to 10 dogs; commercial kennel licensing applies above that.
5 cities in Palm Beach County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
7 verified rules • Beekeeping, Breed Restrictions
6 verified rules • Beekeeping, Breed Restrictions
7 verified rules • Beekeeping, Breed Restrictions
7 verified rules • Beekeeping, Breed Restrictions
7 verified rules • Beekeeping, Breed Restrictions
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