Chapter 9.100 — REGULATION OF ANIMALS

These regulations are intended to establish standards and conditions for the keeping of all animals in the city while protecting the health, safety and welfare of its residents. (Ord. 80 Art. V(V)(1), 1984; Ord. 436 § 1, 1996; Ord. 862 § 2, 2022)

• A. It is unlawful to keep fowl, rabbits, guinea pigs or similar animals in the city except that such animals may be kept in an RE zone not to exceed a total combination of three and providing all of them are kept at least twenty feet from any house built or used for human habitation. Roosters or other fowl which constitute a nuisance by their loud cries, are not allowed in any zone.

• B. The city planner may prohibit those animals which are permitted by this section if findings are made that the animals create an unsanitary condition or other public nuisance.

• C. Variation from the above regulations may be approved by the planning commission upon proper appeal of the city planner's decision.

• (Ord. 80 Art. V(V)(2), 1984; Ord. 436 § 1, 1996; Ord. 554 § 1, 2001; Ord. 862 § 2, 2022)

• A. It is unlawful to keep any pig, hog, sheep, bull, stallion, mare, cow, burro, jack, jenny, mule, goat, kid, horse or similar animal in the city except that such animals may be kept in an RE zone not to exceed a total combination of three and providing all of them are kept at least sixty feet from any property line and forty feet from the residence of the property in which they are kept.

• B. The city planner may prohibit those animals which are permitted by this section if findings are made that the animals create an unsanitary condition or other public nuisance.

• C. Variation from the above regulations may be approved by the planning commission upon proper appeal of the city planner's decision.

• (Ord. 80 Art. V(V)(3), 1984; Ord. 436 § 1, 1996; Ord. 554 § 1, 2001; Ord. 862 § 2, 2022)

Any animal not specifically classified within this chapter shall be classified by the city planner, based upon a determination as to the probable negative impact upon the health, safety and general welfare of the community.

• (Ord. 80 Art. V(V)(4), 1984; Ord. 436 § 1, 1996; Ord. 554 § 1, 2001; Ord. 862 § 2, 2022)

Dogs and cats may be kept in any zone within the city provided that no more than three of each or a combination not to exceed three of these animals are kept within a single legal lot. (Ord. 80 Art. V(V)(5), 1984; Ord. 436 § 1, 1996; Ord. 862 § 2, 2022)

The offspring of animals shall not be counted toward the maximum allowed number until they are of weanable or self-sufficient age.

(Ord. 80 Art. V(V)(6), 1984; Ord. 436 § 1, 1996; Ord. 862 § 2, 2022)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this chapter, no person, firm or corporation shall keep any kind of animal, as mentioned in this chapter, or otherwise, without housing the same in an appropriate coop, barn, building or other enclosure approved by the city planner so as the same may be safe, sanitary and appropriate for the purpose intended and so as not to create a nuisance.

(Ord. 80 Art. V(V)(7), 1984; Ord. 436 § 1, 1996; Ord. 862 § 2, 2022)

Slaughtering of animals within the city limits is strictly prohibited, unless it takes place in a bona fide restaurant for the purpose of food preparation.

(Ord. 80 Art. V(V)(8), 1984; Ord. 436 § 1, 1996; Ord. 862 § 2, 2022)

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of an infraction or misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof may be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. 80 Art. V(V)(9), 1984; Ord. 436 § 1, 1996; Ord. 862 § 2, 2022)