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Council introduces animal ordinance amendment and permit-fee changes; both advanced for adoption

2620829 · February 12, 2025
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Summary

Council introduced Ordinance No. 1805, moving animal-related rules (including provisions on chickens and bees) under police regulations, and introduced Ordinance No. 1806 to increase penalties for failing to procure building permits.

Southfield City Council on Feb. 10 voted to approve and introduce two ordinance amendments: one moving animal-related provisions into police regulations and another adjusting permit review, inspection and appeal fees and penalties for failing to obtain building permits.

Councilman Cruz explained the animal ordinance amendment transfers provisions that previously resided in the zoning code — such as rules about…

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