Assembly inserts threshold, then postpones animal-rescue permit ordinance amid fee questions

Jul 20, 2026

The assembly amended ordinance 21-18 to require permits only for locations housing "more than 5" animals, then postponed final action to Aug. 3 so staff can propose fee changes. The ordinance would require animal-establishment permits for rescue operations and raise fines aimed at deterring repeat offenders.

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The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly amended and then postponed action on ordinance 21-18, a proposal to require animal-establishment permits for organized rescue operations and to raise certain animal-protection fines.

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