Council hears proposed animal‑code changes; staff to clarify livestock and rooster rules
The Animal Advisory Board recommended code changes for dangerous/vicious animal definitions, microchipping and impoundment procedures; council asked staff to confirm zoning impacts for livestock and whether roosters are banned citywide under recent state law changes.
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Lancaster staff presented recommended amendments to Chapter 4 (Animals) on June 17 after multiple Animal Advisory Board reviews. The proposed changes would revise definitions related to dangerous and vicious animals, clarify impoundment and redemption procedures, address microchipping and adjust the number of required empowerment steps before prosecution in certain circumstances.
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