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Kingman Council pauses animal and fowl code update after concerns from 4‑H and residents
Summary
The council heard a lengthy presentation and public input on proposed changes to the city nimal code (Ordinance 1988) that would add definitions and tables tying permitted animals to lot size; staff was asked to revise numbers, clarify per-species limits, and consider a point system before returning the item.
The Kingman City Council on Nov. 4, 2025 heard extensive testimony on a proposed overhaul of the city nimal code, then directed staff to revise the draft and return it for further consideration.
Assistant City Attorney Amy presented proposed Ordinance 1988, which would revise Chapter 3 (Animals) to add definitions for "domestic fowl," "other fowl," "small" and "large" livestock and to set allowable numbers of animals by lot-size tables. She said the draft draws on other Arizona city codes and includes shelter-size, setback and sanitation requirements; it also designates running at large of livestock as a class 3 misdemeanor ("punishable up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine," Amy said).
The draft would explicitly allow female chickens and…
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