Alpine council adopts sweeping animal-code changes on final reading

Oct 6, 2026

On second and final reading the Alpine City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026-09-02, revising multiple sections of Chapter 10 (Animals) of the city code to update definitions, permit rules for exotic animals, kennel permitting, and enforcement provisions.

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The Alpine City Council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 2026-09-02 on its second and final reading, updating Chapter 10 (Animals) of the Alpine Code of Ordinances. The ordinance revises definitions, clarifies animal-protection provisions, updates rules for animals in vehicles, establishes permitting requirements for exotic animals, and revises kennel and breeder regulations.

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