Kennel, small.
Tampa City Code § 27-282.25
in effectSec. 27-282.25. - Kennel, small.
(a) Small kennels are permitted to keep only those animals listed below, in the city with valid, applicable local and state licensure, subject to the following standards. Any animal that meets more than one (1) of the "animal" related definitions in this chapter shall comply with the most restrictive applicable regulations.
Table 282.25
(A) Permitted Animals | (B) Number | (C) Other
Domestic (excluding domestic egg-laying chickens), companion, utility, assistance animals, wild exotic [1] | 0—10 animals | Outdoor pens/runs: Minimum 10′ setback from any single-family use.
11—20 animals | Outdoor pens/runs/coops: Minimum 15' setback from any residential use.
• Only grooming and/or keeping of animals is permitted.
• Overnight stays are prohibited.
Aquatic animals [2] | n/a | Outdoor tanks/pools/ponds: Minimum 10' setback from any single-family use.
Domestic egg-laying chickens [1] | 0—10 animals [3] | Outdoor pens/runs/coops: Minimum 15' setback from any residential use.
Notes:
[1] Kennel shall adhere to all applicable Florida Game and Freshwater Fish Commission regulations and all other applicable local and state regulations.
[2] Shall adhere to all applicable Department of Natural Resources regulations.
[3] Maximum number of animals, in this category of animals, is in addition to the maximum number of "domestic" animals, shown above.
(b) The police department is exempted from the provisions of this section and is specifically authorized and empowered to keep, harbor, and maintain horses within the corporate limits of the city.
(Ord. No. 2013-73, § 10, 6-6-2013; Ord. No. 2013-101, § 5, 7-18-2013; Ord. No. 2019-130, § 1, 10-17-2019)
Source: City of Tampa, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/tampa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH27ZOLADE_ARTVISURE_DIV2RESPUS_S27-282.25KESMFetched: 10/28/2026