TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Cale Curtis, City Manager
DATE: July 8, 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.
RECOMMENDATION: For consideration by the City Commission.
FISCAL IMPACT: Unknown at this time.
CONTACT PERSON: Cale Curtis, City Manager