Staff proposes merging animal‑protection sections in Alpine code
Jul 20, 2026
Staff recommended combining sections 10-58 and 10-59 of the Alpine code into a single animal‑protection ordinance for clarity; staff advised calling APD or the sheriff for animals left in vehicles unless an immediate life‑saving emergency exists.
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Staff presented a proposal to merge section 10-58 (animal protection) with section 10-59 to eliminate redundant language and improve clarity. "So section 10 dash 58 is called animal protection... I moved that down to, 10 59 and just combined the 2," the Staff member said, explaining the change was chiefly organizational.
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