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Fremont adopts amended animal-control ordinance clarifying dangerous animal definitions
Summary
Ordinance 5749, amended to clarify dangerous versus potentially dangerous animal classifications, was adopted on final reading by unanimous vote during the July 28 council meeting.
The Fremont City Council amended and adopted Ordinance 5749 on July 28, 2026 to revise Chapter 6, Articles 1 and 2 of the municipal code relating to animal control. The amendment clarified the distinction between dangerous and potentially dangerous animals; the motion to amend was adopted and the ordinance passed on second reading and final reading after suspension of rules, 8-0.
Councilmember Von Behren moved to amend the ordinance to clarify definitions; Councilmember Horner seconded. The minutes do not record additional public comment on the item. The ordinance becomes effective according to municipal code timelines for adopted ordinances.
