Legislation Details

File #: 26-0169    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Hearing Status: Public Hearing
File created: 1/16/2026 In control: Health Services Department
On agenda: 2/10/2026 Final action: 2/10/2026
Title: Amending Article II, Chapter 5 of the Orange County Code; modifying provisions pertaining to definitions, owner requirements and penalties for dogs classified as dangerous and not dangerous, compulsory sterilization upon first impoundment of animals, hold times for impounded animals, requirements for release of impounded animals, and establishing a new violation of said chapter; creating provisions related to minimum requirements and warranty requirements for sale of dog and cats, and the establishment of a trap-neuter-return program; and providing an effective date; All Districts
Attachments: 1. 2026-02-10 Request File 26-0169 Dangerous Dogs Ordinance, 2. 2026-02-10 Sentinel File 26-0169 Dangerous Dogs Ordinance, 3. 2026-02-10 Proof of Publication File 26-0169 Dangerous Dogs Ordinance, 4. 2026-01-22 Draft Ordinance Dangerous Dogs, 5. Staff Report Regarding Animal Services Ordinance, 6. Chapter 5 - Animal Svcs Draft Ordinance 2-10-25, 7. 2026-02-10 PPP Public Heaing File 26-0169 Dangerous Dogs Ordinance, 8. 2026-02-10 Public Hearing E.5 Handout - Commissioner Martinez Semrad, 9. 2026-02-10 Acknowledgment Letter from State Ordinance 2026-06, 10. Ordinance 2026-06

Interoffice Memorandum

 

DATE: January 14, 2026

 

TO: Jennifer Lara-Klimetz, Assistant Manager and Deputy Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners County Comptroller Clerk’s Office

 

THROUGH: Cheryl Gillespie, Supervisor Agenda Development

 

FROM: Diane Summers, Animal Services Division Manager Contact: 407-254-9145 / Email: Diane.Summers@ocfl.net

 

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DIVISION: Animal Services Division

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

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Amending Article II, Chapter 5 of the Orange County Code; modifying provisions pertaining to definitions, owner requirements and penalties for dogs classified as dangerous and not dangerous, compulsory sterilization upon first impoundment of animals, hold times for impounded animals, requirements for release of impounded animals, and establishing a new violation of said chapter; creating provisions related to minimum requirements and warranty requirements for sale of dog and cats, and the establishment of a trap-neuter-return program; and providing an effective date; All Districts

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