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Council hears first reading of animal code amendments including license and shelter changes
Summary
Council conducted a first reading of proposed amendments to Title 6 (Animals) to update license expiration and vaccination rules, remove references to an animal shelter the town no longer operates, and revise rules on chickens and animal capture; the matter was informational at this meeting.
Town staff and the town attorney outlined proposed amendments to Title 6 of the town code concerning animals. The amendments address expiration of licenses and vaccination rules, remove references relating to an animal shelter that the town no longer operates, adjust provisions regarding keeping chickens, and change language related to animal capture and traps. Mayor Wallace performed the first reading of Ordinance 2026-04.
No adoption vote was taken; the item was presented as a first reading. The minutes do not include details about enforcement changes, fiscal impacts or whether the town will resume shelter operations. Staff and the town attorney presented the text for initial council consideration; further action will be required to adopt any code changes.
