QHRRP 3000-020

Animals and Pets

 

Review/update responsibility
Communications
Revision
18 Mar 2026 (CH1)
Reference
CCRE, Article VI, Section 6.11

Jacksonville Code of Ordinances Title XIII, Chapter 462

Florida Administrative Code 68A-4.001

What is allowed
Only common domestic household pets are allowed in residences.  Specifically, chickens and poultry are not considered domestic household pets.  A property owner or their tenants may domicile no more than four animals.
Nuisance pets
In accordance with above reference, pets that bark, meow, whine, howl, or engage in other disturbing activity for an extended period may be considered a nuisance.

Note:  Incidents should be reported directly to the Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) at 904.630.2489 or go online.

Pet domicile
All pets shall be kept within an enclosed area, which must be clean, sanitary and reasonably free of refuse and waste.  Pets must be contained within the respective lot, unless the pet is being walked.  When walking your pet, it must be on a leash (electronic, ropeless leashes are allowed).  Pet waste must be removed immediately from any street, sidewalk, lawn, empty lot or Common Property and properly disposed. Do not place pet waste in any storm drain opening or retention pond.
Boarding
No pet may be maintained, kept, cared for, or boarded for hire or remuneration (breeding) on the property, and no kennels for boarding or commercial operation shall be allowed.  Caring for more than four (4) dogs for over four (4) months is considered a kennel operation.  Dogs and cats in heat must be confined inside.
Feeding Wild Animals Prohibited
Per Florida Administrative Code 68A-4.001 wild animals, including ducks, geese, foxes, coyotes, raccoons, sandhill cranes, pelicans, feral cats, etc… are not to be fed by any person.

Wild animals and the feeding of wild animals should be reported directly to the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) or call 888.404.3922.

Violation
Violations may result in a fine being levied against the offending property owner by the Association.