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Council approves updates to animal-code, adds private kennel licensing
Summary
Mona City approved Ordinance 2025-14 to update animal licensing: the code expands definitions to "vicious animals," creates an annual private kennel permit for owners of more than three dogs or cats (age over three months) with inspections and enforcement, and removes the term "pound master."
Alicia presented proposed updates to Mona City Code section 5-2-2 addressing licensing and regulation of animals. The ordinance reframes some language (moving from the term "dogs" to "vicious animals" and broadening definitions to cover any animal that may pose a threat), replaces the archaic title "pound master" with "animal control," and adds a private kennel license requirement for households keeping more than three dogs or cats older than three months. Alicia explained the kennel permit would be annual, with an example fee of $40 and inspection authority built in; newborn litters are excluded for a limited time provided numbers return to compliant levels within three months.
Council discussed enforcement options, fines and whether to add a warning step; Alicia said fines and fee schedule details were left to the fee schedule rather than in the ordinance text. After discussion the council moved, seconded and voted; the ordinance passed with four ayes and one nay.
Why it matters: The code changes introduce permitting and inspection authority for multi-animal households and clarify enforcement tools for animal control in town. Residents who keep more than three adult animals will need to apply for a kennel permit and comply with standards described in the ordinance.
