TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Cale Curtis, City Manager
DATE: August 19, 2026
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A TWELVE MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF ANY NEW PET STORE, PET SHOP, AND LIVE ANIMAL DISPLAY PERMIT APPROVALS OR DEVELOPMENT ORDERS; DIRECTING THE REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT OF APPROPRIATE AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF MARGATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, ZONING, AND OTHER REGULATIONS RELATING TO PET STORES AND ANIMAL DISPLAYS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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BACKGROUND: At the July 1, 2026, City Commission meeting, the City Commission directed the City Manager and City Attorney to draft an ordinance to impose a moratorium on the establishment of new pet stores or exotic animal displays within the City. At the July 8, 2026 City Commission meeting, the Commission voted to table this ordinance until August 19, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: For consideration by the City Commission.
FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown at this time.
CONTACT PERSON: Cale Curtis, City Manager