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Planning Board tables proposed animal‑control ordinance pending review of existing rules

Caribou Planning Board · February 12, 2026
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Summary

The Planning Board discussed a proposed rewrite of Chapter 3 to create an Animal Control Ordinance with stronger cruelty provisions and a limit on dogs (3 dogs over 6 months on a premises); the board voted to table the proposal while staff locates the prior ordinance language for comparison before a public hearing.

The Caribou Planning Board discussed proposed updates to Chapter 3, which would rename the city’s dog control rules as an Animal Control Ordinance and strengthen standards on animal cruelty and care.

Staff noted the draft includes a numeric limit: "3 dogs over 6 months old on…

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