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a motor vehicle while off the owner's property. This amendment can be found in Section 503.12, Prohibitions, referring to the definition of "at large." 2. Staff is aware that a number of residents currently own more than two dogs but have not been issued a kennel license. These residents are in violation of city ordinance and have unlicensed dogs. The City has received requests from property owners to make a private kennel license more attainable. Currently, a private kennel, allowing three or four dogs on a property, is allowed only on a parcel of land five (5) acres or more and requires a Conditional Use Permit. In an attempt to increase conformity and control, staff has amended restrictions for the allowance of a private kennel to a minimum of one (1) acre of land, and will no longer require residents to obtain a Conditional Use Permit. A private kennel license will be granted only after an inspection reveals that adequate safeguards are present to protect the surrounding neighborhood from nuisances, and to ensure compliance with Chapter 503 and Chapter 1007 (Zoning Ordinance). This amendment can be found in Section 503.10, Kennel Licenses. 3. Regulations regarding dangerous and potentially dangerous animals have been revised to be consistent with MN State Statutes. This area is not thoroughly addressed in the existing ordinance. 4. Text has been added in Section 503.12 to address the keeping of pigeons, as staff has become aware that a licensed pigeon handler lives in Lino Lakes. 5. The current code contains a clause that allows farm animals to be kept as pets in residential neighborhoods. The City has received numerous citizen complaints addressing this issue. In an attempt to reduce the number of nuisance complaints, Chapter 503 has been revised to restrict that farm animals, as defined, will be prohibited in residential districts. Provisions will allow for existing animals to remain at the time of ordinance adoption. This amendment can be found in Section 503.17, Farm Animals. The adoption of revised Chapter 503 will require that certain definitions and sections be amended in Chapter 1007, Zoning Ordinance. Staff will present the amended Chapter 1007 to the council following approval of revised Chapter 503. Requested Council Direction The City Council is requested to place the adoption of amended Chapter 503 and the repeal of Chapters 502, 506 and 607 on a future council meeting agenda for action. Attachment(s) 1. Revised Draft City Code Chapter 503, Animal Control Regulations 2. Existing Chapters 502 (Dogs), 503 (Farm Animals), 506 (Non- Domesticated Animals) and 607 (Kennels). 2 •