Board advances first reading of animal‑control code updates to public hearing
Summary
The Board moved to advance proposed amendments to Chapter 21 (Animals) to public hearing; the updates, presented by Lt. Heffler and the County Attorney’s Office, would align local code with state law on tethering, temperature restrictions, and exotic animals.
Lt. Heffler of the Sheriff’s Office, working with the County Attorney’s Office, presented proposed amendments to Chapter 21 of the County Code to align local animal‑control rules with recent state law changes. The amendments address tethering, temperature restrictions for animals, and regulations for exotic animals.
After the presentation, Supervisor Nancy L. Long moved to advance the amendments to a public hearing; the motion passed unanimously. The Board did not adopt the changes at first reading but moved them forward so the public may comment at the next hearing.
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