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FINAL DRAFT Lino Lakes Animal Ordinance <br />b. The shelter must include a moisture proof and windproof structure of suitable <br />size to allow the animal to stand in an upright position and to lie down stretched out so <br />that no part of its body need touch the sides of the structure. The structure must be made <br />of durable material sufficient to allow retention of body heat with a solid floor raised at <br />least two inches from the ground and an entrance covered by a flexible windproof <br />material or self - closing swinging door. The structure must be provided with sufficient <br />quantity of suitable bedding material consisting of hay, straw, cedar shavings, blankets or <br />the equivalent to provide insulation and protection against cold and dampness and to <br />promote retention of body heat. The structure must be structurally sound and maintained <br />in good repair. The structure shall meet the setback requirements for accessory buildings <br />as set forth in Chapter 1007. <br />c. In lieu of the requirements of paragraphs a and b, an animal may be provided <br />with access to a barn with a sufficient quantity of loose hay or bedding and protection <br />against cold and dampness. <br />d. If an animal is confined by a chain, the chain must be so attached that it cannot <br />become entangled with the chains of other animals or other objects. A chain must be of a <br />size adequate to restrain the animal involved and must be attached to the animal by <br />means of a well fitted collar. The collar must be large enough to allow free breathing but <br />small enough to avoid being easily pulled over the animal's head. A chain must be at <br />least three times the length of the animal as measured from the tip of his nose to the base <br />of his tail. <br />e. A female dog in season must be confined indoors or in a secure enclosure so that <br />she will not be in contact, except for intentional breeding purposes, with another dog or <br />create a nuisance by attracting other animals who engage in continued barking, yelping or <br />howling. <br />f. An animal must be provided with sufficient food and water daily to meet <br />adequate nutritional requirements. <br />g. No person shall beat, torment, tease, or otherwise abuse an animal, or permit an <br />animal to fight. <br />h. The owner of any animal within city limits will provide veterinary care when <br />needed to prevent suffering of any sick or injured animal. <br />2. All Animals — Maintenance Standards. An owner or an animal kept in the city <br />must comply with the standards below. Before commencing an action to enforce <br />compliance with these standards, enforcement personnel must give an owner notice of a <br />violation and a reasonable opportunity to comply. <br />a. An owner must maintain an animal and the area where it is kept so that no odor <br />that offends the senses of a reasonable person is detected, for more than one day, off the <br />property where the animal is kept. <br />Amended 3 /15/05 Page 8 of 15 <br />