Two Rivers updates animal code: clarifies licensing, waste rules and backyard slaughter standards in R‑1/R‑2 zones

Oct 7, 2025

The Two Rivers City Council adopted an update to Chapter 6-5 of the municipal code Oct. 6 that clarifies dog licensing deadlines and late fees, extends waste cleanup rules to all animal waste, and establishes standards governing slaughtering/processing of animals in permitted residential zoning (R‑1 and R‑2) subject to performance standards.

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The Two Rivers City Council voted Oct. 6 to amend Chapter 6‑5 of the municipal code to clarify animal‑ownership rules, update licensing and late‑fee language, strengthen animal‑waste requirements and set standards for the on‑site slaughter or processing of animals in specified residential zoning districts.

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