Aldermen adopt animal‑control changes clarifying running‑at‑large and feeding rules
Carney revised animal regulations to clarify the definition of animals 'running at large,' remove an age restriction for handlers, and prohibit feeding that creates a nuisance; the board approved the ordinance unanimously.
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The Board adopted amendments to Chapter 205 that clarify when an animal is considered to be running at large and that prohibit feeding of certain animals when the feeding creates a nuisance. Community development director David Pavich said the changes distinguish private property, property of an owner and public property (allowing off‑leash activity inside the dog park) and remove a prior age restriction for dog handlers — replacing it with a responsibility standard.
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