6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Volusia County, Florida.
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Volusia County permits chickens and livestock on parcels zoned agricultural and rural residential in unincorporated areas. Large lot owners have broad livestock keeping rights. Setback requirements apply to animal enclosures.
Volusia County regulates animals under Chapter 14, Article II (Animal Control) of the Code of Ordinances. Dogs must be under restraint when off the owner's property. On designated dog-friendly beaches, dogs must be leashed (6 feet max) at all times. Only three beach areas in the county allow dogs.
Volusia County cannot enact breed-specific legislation. Florida law (FL §767.14) preempts all local breed bans statewide. Sec. 14-56 addresses dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs based on behavior, not breed. The county's housing of breeds restriction was addressed in the code.
Beekeeping in Volusia County is governed by Florida state law (FL §586). FDACS preempts local bans. Registration is required. Volusia County Mosquito Control tracks hive locations and conducts adulticide spraying after sunset to protect bees.
Fla. Stat. ch. 586 (Honeybee Law)
586.01 Short title. - This chapter shall be known as the “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...
Exotic pet ownership in unincorporated Volusia County 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.
Volusia County and FWC prohibit feeding bears, alligators, sandhill cranes, pelicans, and foxes. FL §379.412 bans alligator feeding (2nd-degree misdemeanor). Sea turtle lighting rules under FL §161.163 also apply on coast.
Fla. Stat. § 379.412 (Wildlife Feeding Penalties)
379.412 Penalties for feeding wildlife and freshwater fish. - (1)(a) The penalties in this section apply to a violation of any rule or order of the commission that prohibits or restricts: 1. Feeding wildlife or freshwater fish with food or garbage; 2. Attracting or enticing wildlife or freshwater fish with food or garbage; or 3. Allowing the placement of food or garbage in a manner that attract...
4 cities in Volusia County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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