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Cancellation of Proposed Pet Retail Restrictions

Original title: P.H. 2025-69: (PUBLIC HEARING 2ND 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,” TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS FOR THE RETAIL SALE OF DOGS AND CATS WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Fiscal Impact: N/A) POSTPONED FROM FEBRUARY 10, 2026 & FEBRUARY 24, 2026 FIRST READING: JANUARY 27, 2026 *NOTE: This item will be stricken from the Agenda and replaced with file ID No. 26-313.

Record date · April 28, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City of Pompano Beach has removed a proposed ordinance from its agenda that would have placed new restrictions on the retail sale of dogs and cats. This item will no longer be considered and has been replaced by a different file, ID No. 26-313.

Why it matters

The proposed changes to pet retail regulations in Pompano Beach will not proceed under this file number, as the city has replaced this ordinance with a new legislative item.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Pet retailers in Pompano Beach

The proposed ordinance would have imposed additional restrictions on their business operations.

Key Facts

  • Ordinance P.H. 2025-69 (File 26-119) has been stricken from the City Commission agenda.
  • The ordinance was intended to amend Chapter 90, Section 90.39 of the city code regarding the retail sale of dogs and cats.
  • The item has been replaced by file ID No. 26-313.
  • The city reported no fiscal impact for this specific ordinance.
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  • The ordinance had previously been postponed from meetings on February 10, 2026, and February 24, 2026.
  • The first reading of the ordinance occurred on January 27, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the city still considering new rules for pet stores?
Yes, but this specific ordinance (P.H. 2025-69) has been removed and replaced by a new file, ID No. 26-313.
Why was this ordinance removed?
The document does not state the reason for the change, only that it has been and replaced.

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Replacement of Legislative Item

The city replaced a specific ordinance regarding pet sales with a new file ID, suggesting a potential revision or change in the legislative approach.

26-11926-313

Connected Entities

26-313, 26-119, Pompano Beach
other26-313“The new file ID replacing the stricken ordinance.”Map →
other26-119“The file ID for the stricken ordinance.”Map →
locationPompano Beach“The city government responsible for the ordinance.”Map →

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