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Council postpones animal ordinance revisions, asks staff to define "house pet"
Summary
Councilmembers postponed further discussion of proposed changes to Chapter 6.22 (Livestock, Poultry, and Exotic Animals), directing staff to draft a definition of "house pet" and to prohibit commercial operations in residential areas; discussion moved to the March 18 meeting.
City staff presented a draft ordinance to amend Chapter 6.22 (Livestock, Poultry, and Exotic Animals) and the council debated items including where animals would be permitted and how to treat small companion animals. Dan Pratt reviewed the updated draft and Councilmember Jason Upchurch asked specifically to include "central commercial (Residential Only)" language in Section 3. The council directed staff to create a definition of "house pet" and to add a line prohibiting commercial operations.
Councilmember Upchurch moved to postpone further discussion until the March 18, 2026 council meeting; Councilmember Billy Costello seconded the motion. The postponement motion carried 6-0, recording the matter for further consideration with staff-directed clarifications.
Why it matters: The ordinance would change how livestock, poultry, and exotic animals are regulated within Deer Park city limits; by postponing, the council directed staff to prepare clearer definitions and a prohibition on commercial animal operations in residential zones for a future meeting.
