Legislation Details

File #: 26-313    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance / Regular Agenda Status: Failed
File created: 4/15/2026 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 4/28/2026 Final action: 4/28/2026
Title: P.H. 2026-36: (PUBLIC HEARING 1ST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 90, "ANIMALS," BY AMENDING SECTION 90.39, "RETAIL SALE OF DOGS AND CATS," MODIFYING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND PROVIDING ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS; BY CREATING FURTHER REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE RETAIL SALE OF DOGS AND CATS WITHIN THE CITY; AND BY ESTABLISHING A RETENTION PRIVILEGE FOR EXISTING PET SHOPS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Fiscal Impact: N/A)
Attachments: 1. City Attorney's Comm. 2026-424.pdf, 2. 2026-131 - Ordinance.pdf, 3. Business Impact Estimate

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P.H. 2026-36: (PUBLIC HEARING 1ST READING)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 90, “ANIMALS,” BY AMENDING SECTION 90.39, “RETAIL SALE OF DOGS AND CATS,” MODIFYING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND PROVIDING ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS; BY CREATING FURTHER REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE RETAIL SALE OF DOGS AND CATS WITHIN THE CITY; AND BY ESTABLISHING A RETENTION PRIVILEGE FOR EXISTING PET SHOPS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

(Fiscal Impact: N/A)

 

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(Staff Contact: Mark E. Berman/Robert McCaughan)

 

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Summary Explanation/Background:

The amendment to the City’s ordinance on the retail sale of dogs and cats is being requested to update and strengthen the regulations governing pet stores and hobby breeders within Pompano Beach, to create regulations applicable to retail sale of dogs and cats within the City, and establishing a retention privilege for existing pet shops.

 

Origin of request for this action: Mark E. Berman/Robert McCaughan

Fiscal impact and source of funding: N/A

 

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