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Lake Bluff board approves first reading of rewritten animal-control ordinance after public debate
Summary
Trustees approved first-reading of an ordinance repealing and readopting Title 5, Chapter 9 (animal-control) after extended discussion about feral-cat programs, the appeals process and victim protections; staff will incorporate public comments before second reading.
The Village of Lake Bluff Board of Trustees on Feb. 10 approved first reading of an ordinance repealing and readopting Title 5, Chapter 9 of the Lake Bluff Municipal Code, the section that governs animal control. The board voted on first reading after public comment and a lengthy discussion with the village attorney and police chief.
The rewrite responds to what staff described as a recent uptick in animal-bite complaints and seeks to modernize definitions, enforcement tools and penalties. Village staff and the village attorney said the draft updates include changes to leash requirements, dangerous-animal investigation and appeals, registration and vaccination clarifications, and standards for the handling of deceased animals. The ordinance also was revised to address concerns raised by Best Friends Animal…
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