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Earlier editions: 2026-07

Title 5 — Public Welfare›Chapter 5.36 — ANIMAL CONTROL

Dublin Municipal Code Art. VII Fees

Dublin Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Dublin

Cite as: Dublin Municipal Code Article VII · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 5.36.570. License fee.

Annual dog license fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council upon recommendation of the Director. The fee for a neutered dog shall be one-half in amount.

(Ord. 27-87 § 43)

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§ 5.36.580. Failure to procure license – Penalty.

Any person who fails to procure or renew a dog license within forty-five (45) days of the date requiring such license, shall, in addition to any other penalty prescribed in this chapter, be subject to a penalty equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the license fee, such penalty to be added to the license fee and collected with the license fee.

(Ord. 27-87 § 44)

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§ 5.36.590. Exemptions.

A. Seeing-eye dogs owned and actually used by a blind person shall be exempt from a license fee as specified in this article.

B. Any dog owned by the city or other government entity and used by a peace officer in the performance of his functions or duties shall be exempt from a license fee as specified in this article.

C. The applicant for an animal fanciers permit for livestock shall be exempt from any permit fee if such livestock are owned and raised by the applicant as a member of and as part of the regular activities of a nonprofit youth organization which is formed primarily for agricultural purposes.

(Ord. 27-87 §§ 7, 45)

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§ 5.36.600. Other fees and charges.

The Director shall charge, collect and receive a fee or charge: (1) for the replacement of a current dog tag which has been lost or stolen; (2) for the impoundment of animals; (3) for the feeding and caring of impounded animals; (4) for the pickup and return of stray livestock; (e) and for owner-requested euthanasia of any animal. These fees and charges shall be established by resolution of the City Council upon recommendation of the Director.

(Ord. 27-87 § 46)

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§ 5.36.610. Reduction of fees.

Upon good cause shown, the Director may equitably adjust the fees and charges specified in Section 5.36.600 by the waiver or reduction thereof. The Director shall keep an accurate record of each such transaction and the reason therefor.

(Ord. 27-87 § 47)

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