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Council delays overhaul of animal control rules after lengthy debate; vote to postpone to Nov. 4
Summary
After extended debate over provisions that would add a 'dangerous dog' division, change insurance and sterilization rules, limit pets per household and require inspections for multi-pet permits, the council postponed action to Nov. 4 to allow more review of enforcement and grandfathering issues.
Council considered a first-reading ordinance on Oct. 14 that would amend Chapter 4 of the city code to add a division on "dangerous dogs," align definitions with state law, raise dangerous-dog liability insurance requirements to $1,000,000, require multi-pet permits for households with more than four animals, create breeder permits, and change impoundment/sterilization rules.
Mayor Pro Tem and Animal Services Director Steven Green outlined the proposed changes and noted the city currently lists eight declared dangerous dogs. The…
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