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Mooresville amends animal ordinance to expand public‑place leash rules, inspection authority and penalties
Summary
The Mooresville Board of Commissioners adopted changes to Chapter 3 of the town code that expand where animals must be restrained, allow inspection of pet stores and public exhibits, prohibit certain sales in parking lots, and authorize civil and criminal penalties.
The Mooresville Board of Commissioners voted to adopt amendments to Chapter 3 (Animals) of the Town of Mooresville Code of Ordinances at its March 3, 2025 meeting, expanding leash requirements, inspection authority and enforcement options.
The ordinance change was introduced by Sharon Crawford of the town legal department, who told the board the update would “require direct control or restraint of animals in all public places to ensure safety of animals and residents” and would allow off‑leash dogs only in designated leash‑free parks, for service animals or police canines.
The changes also add a provision…
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