Corning Municipal Code Ch. 6.17 Pot-Bellied Pigs

Miniature pot-bellied pigs are increasing in popularity as domesticated pets and the keeping of not more than one such animal on any single-family residentially zoned property is permitted in the city. However, the keeping of such animals needs to be closely regulated and controlled to insure that such animals do not become a nuisance or danger to the general public and the neighborhood in which kept. The city council finds that the keeping of pot-bellied pigs, so as not to create a nuisance, can be reasonably accommodated by licensing and other restrictions.

(Ord. 606 § 3(part), 2004).

For the purposes of this chapter, the words "pot-bellied pig" shall mean a domesticated, miniature, Vietnamese, Chinese, or Asian pot-bellied pig, or a pot-bellied pig not exceeding one hundred fifty pounds in weight, and twenty-two inches in height, measured at the shoulder.

(Ord. 606 § 3(part), 2004).

The provisions of this chapter shall be administered and enforced by the animal control officer. In addition, any code compliance officer of the city may enforce the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 606 § 3(part), 2004).

It is unlawful for any person to own or have custody, control or possession of any pot-bellied pig over the age of four months within the city unless such pot-bellied pig is licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter within ten calendar days upon said pigs entry into the city, and unless said pot-bellied pig complies with the regulations as set forth within this chapter.

(Ord. 606 § 3(part), 2004).

Any person owning or having custody or control of a pot-bellied pig within the city shall obtain an annual license for such pot-bellied pig from the city, in accordance with the following procedure:

A. Application. File with the city, on an application form provided by the city, which shall contain the following information:

1. Name and address of the applicant and the address of the property upon which the pot-bellied pig is to be kept;

2. The name, age and weight of the pot-bellied pig, including any identifying marks or tattoos;

3. Such other information as the animal control officer deems appropriate.

B. License Fee. The application shall be accompanied by a non-refundable license fee in an amount as may be established by a resolution of the city council.

C. Veterinary Certification. The application shall be accompanied by a statement signed by a licensed veterinarian which certifies: that the pot-bellied pig has been spayed/neutered; that the pot-bellied pig is in good health; that the pot-bellied pig has received all necessary vaccinations; the height and weight of the pot-bellied pig, and; that any male pot-bellied over two years of age has been de-tusked. Such certification shall be no older than thirty calendar days when submitted to the animal control officer.

(Ord. 606 § 3(part), 2004).

The owner or person having custody, control or possession of a pot-bellied pig within the city shall comply with the following regulations:

A. Spay/Neuter. The pot-bellied pig shall be spayed or neutered.

B. Weight. The pot-bellied pig shall not weigh more than one hundred fifty pounds.

C. Height. The pot-bellied pig shall not exceed twenty-two inches in height, as measured from the shoulder of said animal.

D. De-Tusked. Any male pot-bellied pig two years of age or older shall have the tusks removed.

E. Confinement on Premises. Each pot-bellied pig shall be provided with a fenced yard designated to assure that the animal is confined and managed in a safe, clean and odor-free manner when out-of-doors.

F. Leash Requirements. Each pot-bellied pig, while on a street, sidewalk, or other public place, shall be restrained by a harness, leash, or similar restraint not longer than six feet in length, held by a competent person.

Persons currently owning or possessing pot-bellied pigs within the city of Corning are exempt from regulations in subsections A, B, and C of this section, with respect to those pigs owned or possessed within the city as of April 27, 2004 provided that verification is provided to the city within the next sixty days.

(Ord. 606 § 3(part), 2004).

The license for a pot-bellied pig, issued pursuant to this chapter, may be revoked by the animal control officer upon the finding that the provisions of subsections A through F of section 6.17.060 have been violated and not corrected within ten calendar days of issuance by the animal control officer, of an order to correct the alleged violation (or longer period as may be specified within such order to conform). Upon failure to correct the violation within the required amount of time, the animal control officer shall issue a written notice of the revocation of the license and the pot-bellied pig must be removed within ten calendar days thereafter, or such longer period as may be set forth in a notice of revocation.

(Ord. 606 § 3(part), 2004).