Animal control code overhaul
Summary
The city is reorganizing its rules on animal control, pet licenses, and dangerous animals. The ordinance passed its second consideration unanimously; one more vote completes adoption.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Pet license provisions were reorganized; fee impacts were not detailed.
Pet owners and neighbors affected by how the city handles loose, licensed, and dangerous animals.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Feb 24, 2026
New rules reorganize animal control, pet licenses, and dangerous-animal provisions — including a new definition around provocation. Pet owners should review the updated chapters.
City Council - Feb 10, 2026
The city is reorganizing its rules on animal control, pet licenses, and dangerous animals. The ordinance passed its second consideration unanimously; one more vote completes adoption.
City Council - Jan 27, 2026
The animal control code — patched together over years — got a reorganization, shrinking Chapter 55 from 29 subsections to 10 clear categories covering animal control, pet licenses and dangerous dogs. Nothing substantive was removed, staff said.
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