Article II — LIMITATIONS ON OWNERSHIP

No person shall own, keep or harbor four or more dogs over the age of six months. This section shall not apply to any person who owns, keeps or harbors the dogs in the course of business as a veterinarian, commercial kennel operator, animal rescue organization, or pet shop operator.

(Ord. No. 527, § 1, 2-21-2023)

No person shall own, keep or harbor six or more cats over the age of six months. This section shall not apply to any person who owns, keeps or harbors the cats in the course of business as a veterinarian, commercial kennel operator, animal rescue organization, or pet shop operator.

(Ord. No. 527, § 1, 2-21-2023)

Keepers of poultry within city limits must abide by the following provisions:

(1)

No poultry may be kept on property with a multifamily housing unit or complex.

(2)

No person may keep, harbor, or maintain more than seven total poultry on any property within the city.

(3)

All poultry must be provided a coop consisting of a covered, predator-proof shelter that is thoroughly ventilated, provides adequate protection from the elements, is designed to be easily cleaned, and provides a feeder and watering space sufficient for the number of birds being kept.

(4)

All coops must be maintained in orderly and working condition at all times and must be cleaned regularly so as to prevent odors from being perceptible from other properties. All feed must be stored and waste

disposed of in a manner that prevents the attraction of rodents, flies, and other pests.

(5)

Coops must be kept at least 15 feet away from any property line and any dwelling unit.

(6)

No person may keep, harbor, or maintain on any premises in the city any crowing rooster.

(7)

This section shall not apply to any person who owns, keeps or harbors the poultry in the course of business as a veterinarian, commercial kennel operator, animal rescue organization, or pet shop operator.

(Ord. No. 527, § 1, 2-21-2023)

No person may keep, harbor, or maintain on any premises within the city any bovine, equine, mule, burro, swine, goat, sheep, turkey, goose, or other domestic livestock or poultry, excluding chickens and ducks in the city limits. Unless, they receive an administrative permit through the City of Alturas and comply with Section 28.31.030, Animal categories (including enclosure and shelter requirements).

(Ord. No. 527, § 1, 2-21-2023)

Any person found in violation of this section may be provided with up to 30 days to remove any excess or prohibited animals from the premises, unless the keeping of the animals is deemed a public safety hazard, in which case the animal control officer can require the immediate removal of the animal(s) or seize the animal(s), at the animal control officer's discretion. If 30 days' notice is given, at the end of the 30-day period, if any excess or prohibited animals are still present on the premises, a fine will be levied for each excess or prohibited animal, and any animal control officer or peace officer will have authority to seize any excess or prohibited animals. Any seized animal will be subject to regular impound procedures. The owner of the animal may claim the animal if the owner is able to pay the required impound fees and provide proof the owner will no longer keep, harbor, or maintain any animals in violation of this section.

(Ord. No. 527, § 1, 2-21-2023)