O-2025-021
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025 -02
3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
4 MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING
5 CHAPTER 5, "ANIMALS," ARTICLE II., "DOGS AND
6 CATS" TO UPDATE REGULATIONS GOVERNING
7 LEASH AND CONTROL REQUIREMENTS FOR
8 DOGS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND
9 PROPERTY PROTECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR
10 SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;
11 PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
12 AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
13 WHEREAS, Miami Shores Village (the "Village") is committed to ensuring the safety
14 and well-being of its residents, visitors, and their pets; and
15 WHEREAS, unleashed or uncontrolled dogs in public and private spaces can pose
16 risks to public safety, other animals, and property; and
17 WHEREAS, Section 5-25, "Leash or Other Control of Dogs Required," of the Village
18 Code of Ordinances requires clarification to ensure consistency in the regulation of dogs
19 in public and private spaces; and
20 WHEREAS, it is in the interest of public safety to require that dogs be leashed and
21 under the control of their owners when not on the owner's property, except in designated
22 dog parks or with the explicit consent of a private property owner or occupant; and
23 WHEREAS, this amendment ensures that all dogs in the Village remain under
24 control to prevent nuisances, protect property, and safeguard public spaces; and
25 WHEREAS, the Village Council finds that this Ordinance is in the best interest and
26 welfare of the residents of the Village.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:'
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. That each of the above stated recitals is hereby
confirmed, adopted, and incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference.
Section 2. Amendment to the Village Code., That Chapter 5, "Animals," Article II.,
"Dogs And Cats," Section 5-25, "Leash or Other Control of Dogs Required," of the Village
Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows:
Chapter 5 — ANIMALS
ARTICLE II. — DOGS AND CATS
Sec. 5-25. - Leash or other control of dogs required.
39 No dog shall be allowed upon property other than that of its owner, unless_: it -shall
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41 (1 ) The dog is fastened to a suitable leash of dependable strength, not to exceed
42 eight feet in length, except when within a Village -designated dog park; or
43 (2) The dog is on private property with the explicit consent of the property owner or
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45 —unless Regardless of location, the -animal d_og_ls shall be under the control of the
46 its owner or other responsible person at all times.
47 Section 3. Conflicting Provision. Any provisions of the Code of Ordinances of
48 Miami Shores Village, Florida, in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby
49 repealed, but only to the extent of such conflict.
50 Section 4. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be
51 severable and if any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance shall, for any
1 Coding: atrikethroogh-words are deletions to the existing words. Underlined words are additions to the existing words. Changes
between first and second reading are indicated with kethrewo and double underline.
52 reason, be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity
53 of the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance, but they
54 shall remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand
55 notwithstanding the invalidity of any part.
56 Section 5. Codification. It is the intention of the Village Council and it is hereby
57 ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the
58 Code of Ordinances of the Miami Shores Village, Florida, that the sections of this
59 Ordinance may be renumbered or re -lettered to accomplish such intentions, and that the
60 word "Ordinance" shall be changed to "Section," or other appropriate word.
61 Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately
62 upon adoption on second reading.
63 PASSED and ADOPTED this 21 st day of January, 2025.
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65 First Reading: January 7, 2025
66 Second Reading: January 21 , 2025
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George Burch
Mayor
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FINAL VOTES AT ADOPTION
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Council Member Neil Cantor
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Council Member Jerome Charles
Council Member Sandra Harris
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Vice Mayor Jesse Valinsky
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Mayor George Burch
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