HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-003 Council OrdinancesCouncil Member Kuether introduced the following ordinance and moved its
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
COUNTY OF ANOKA
Ordinance No. 03-96
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 502
OF THE LINO LAKES CITY CODE
The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota does ordain:
Section 1. Section 502, Dogs, is hereby repealed and replaced with
the following:.
502.1 Definitions: As used in this Section except as otherwise provided, the following terms
shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them:
Subd 1 Animal. Every living creature except members of the human race.
Subd 2 Animal -Domestic. Animals normally kept within the home, but not exclusive
of the home, such as fish, dogs, cats, potbelly pigs and household birds.
Subd 3 Animal -Non -Domestic. Animals normally kept outside of the home for the
purposes of food or pleasure, such as cattle, hogs, sheep, horses, bees, goats,
birds such as fowl, pigeons, falcons, and similar animals.
Subd 4
Animal -Wild. Means any ape, including chimpanzee, gibbon, gorilla,
orangutan, baboon, any bison, bobcat, cheetah, crocodile, coyote, deer,
including all members of the deer family such as antelope, elk, and moose,
any elephant, ferret, fox, hyena, jaguar, lion, leopard, cougar, lynx, ostrich,
skunk, wolf, or brush wolf, tiger, poisonous snake, or any constrictor snake,
bears, badgers; any other animal that is wild, ferocious, or is vicious by
nature, habit, disposition, or is normally found in the wild; or any animal
which is a mixed breed of any wild animal and any other animal.
Subd 5 At Large. Not under restraint as defined in this section.
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Subd 6 Cat. Any domestic feline animal, male or female, whole or neutered, of any
age.
Subd 7 Dog. Any domestic canine animal, male or female, whole or neutered, of any
age.
Subd 8 Dangerous Dog. Any dog which meets the definition of dangerous dog set
forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 347.50 or any successor statute.
Subd 9
A Dangerous Dog. "Dangerous Dog" means any dog that has:
(1) without provocation, inflicted substantial bodily harm on a human
being on public or private property.
(2) killed a domestic animal without provocation while off the owner's
property; or
(3) been found to be potentially dangerous, and after the owner has
notice that the dog is potentially dangerous, the dog aggressively
bites, attacks or endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals.
Potentially Dangerous Dog. Any dog which meets the definition of
potentially dangerous dog set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 347.50 or
any successor statute.
A Potentially Dangerous Dog. "Potentially Dangerous Dog" means any dog
that:
(1) when unprovoked, inflicts bites on a human or domestic animal on
public or private property;
(2) when unprovoked, chases or approaches a person, including a person
on a bicycle, upon the streets, sidewalks, or any public or private
property, other than the dog owner's property, in an apparent attitude
of attack; or
(3) has a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack
unprovoked, causing injury or otherwise threatening the safety of
humans or domestic animals.
Subd 10
Kennel, commercial. Any parcel of property on which more than two (2)
dogs over six (6) months of age are kept, owned, boarded, groomed,
sheltered, protected, bred, or offered for sale or any other merchandising
that is not defined as a private kennel under Subd 11. Every commercial
kennel shall be enclosed or fenced in such manner as to prevent the running
at large or escape of animals confined therein. After issuance of a
Conditional Use Permit, Commercial Kennels shall be allowed in the
following zoning districts: Rural Business Reserve (RBR), Commercial,
Industrial.
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Subd 11
Subd 12
Subd 13
Subd 14
Kennel, private. Any parcel of property on which more than two (2) dogs
over six (6) months of age are kept for private enjoyment and not for
monetary gain. Every kennel shall be enclosed or fenced in such a manner as
to prevent the running at large or escape of animals confined therein.
Private Kennels shall be allowed in all zoning districts upon parcels of
property five (5) acres or more in size following issuance of a Conditional
Use Permit.
Owner. Any person, firm, corporation, organization, or department,
possessing, harboring, keeping, having an interest in, or having temporary or
permanent custody or control of an animal.
Under Restraint. Controlled by a leash of not more than six (6) feet in
length; under restraint by an electrical device, i.e. electric fence provided the
animal is wearing a shock collar made for that specific electrical device; or
within the limits of its owner's premises in any residential district; under the
voice or signal command of a competent person whose command the animal
will obey immediately in other zoning districts.
An unattended dog on the property of another, without the consent of such
property owner, is "at large" and not under restraint, even though it might be
on a leash.
502.2 Enforcement Personnel:
Subd 1 Enforcement.
A The provisions of this Section may be enforced by any of the following:
(1) The primary law enforcement agency of the community.
(2) The animal control officer as designated by the City.
(3) The animal control facility contracted with by the City.
B For the purpose of discharging the duties imposed by this chapter and to
enforce its provisions, any animal control officer or any police officer is
empowered to enter upon any premise upon which any domestic or non-
domestic animal is kept and to demand the exhibition of such animal by the
owner of such animal and the license and rabies certificate for such animal.
Any police officer may enter the premises where any animal is kept in a
reportedly cruel or inhumane manner and demand to examine such animal
and to take possession of such animal when, in such officer's opinion, the
animal's life is in danger.
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Subd 2
502.3 Exemptions:
Subd 1
Subd 2
Subd 3
Interference. No person shall interfere with, hinder or molest any animal
control officer or police officer in the performance of any duty, or seek to
release any animal in the custody of the animal control officer or police
officer.
Hospitals, clinics, and other premises operated by licensed veterinarians for
the care and treatment of animals are exempt from the provisions of this
chapter, except where such duties are expressly stated.
The licensing and vaccination requirements of this chapter, except as
otherwise expressly stated, shall not apply to any dog belonging to a
nonresident of the city and kept within the city for not longer than thirty
(30) days, provided all such dogs shall at all times while in the city be kept
within a building, enclosure or vehicle, or be under restraint by the owner.
Dogs confined to a veterinarian clinic, animal hospital or licensed
commercial kennel, or dogs engaged in law enforcement work for the city
need not be licensed.
Subd 4 Section 502.1 relating to dangerous dogs and potentially dangerous dogs
shall not apply to dogs under the control of a law enforcement officer.
Subd 5
Section 502.1 and 502.2 shall not apply to raptures possessed by licensed
falconers holding valid State and Federal Falconry Permits so long as the
conditions of the permit are being satisfied.
502.4 License and Vaccination Requirements:
Subd 1 License and Registration. All dogs within the City of Lino Lakes shall be
licensed except the following:
A Dogs less than six (6) months of age;
B Dogs which are brought into the City for appearances in an animal show or
trial;
C Dogs being used by law enforcement officers.
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Subd 2
Vaccination Required. It shall be unlawful for any dog owner to keep or
maintain any dog older than six (6) months of age, unless it has been
vaccinated within the prior twenty-four months with an anti -rabies vaccine by
a licensed veterinarian. No license shall be issued except upon compliance
with this Section.
Subd 3 Licensing/Vaccination Procedures.
A Application. Except as herein provided, within thirty (30) days of acquiring
possession of a dog which has not been licensed by the City, or within thirty
(30) days of moving to the City with a dog which has not previously been
licensed by the City, the owner of the dog shall make application for a dog
license. The application shall be on forms provided by the City. The
applicant shall also provide proof of vaccination and spay or neuter to the
City prior to the issuance of a license or renewal of a license.
B License Fee. The license fee for each dog must be submitted with the license
application. The fee will be as set forth as follows:
(1) Dog male or female, not neutered or spayed $10.00
(2) Dog male or female, neutered or spayed $ 5.00
C Duration of License. All licenses are valid for the same length of time as
the rabies vaccination and must be renewed within 30 days after the
vaccination or a $5.00 penalty will be applied.
D Receipt and Tags. Upon completion of the application form, receipt of the
license fee(s), and receipt of proof of vaccination and spay or neuter, if
applicable, the City shall cause a license fee receipt to be issued to the
applicant, along with a metallic tag. The applicant shall cause the tag to be
affixed permanently by metal fastening device to the collar of the licensed
dog in such a manner that the tag is easily observed. If a tag is lost, a
duplicate may be issued by the City upon presentation of a receipt showing
payment of the initial license fee and upon payment of an additional fee for
each duplicate tag in the amount of $1.00.
E Change of Address. An applicant who has obtained a dog license shall notify
the City of applicant's address change within corporate limits of the City
within thirty (30) days of any address change.
F Counterfeit Tags. No person shall counterfeit, attempt to counterfeit, or
attach any counterfeit tag to any dog in the City.
G Transfer of Tags. No person shall transfer a dog tag from one dog to
another.
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H Change of Ownership. If there is a change in ownership of the dog during
the year, the new owner may have a current license changed to their name
upon payment of an ownership transfer fee, or may secure a new license.
The ownership transfer fee shall be $1.00
502.5 Dog Kennels:
Subd 1 Requirements.
A Health, Safety and Welfare. No dog kennel license, commercial or private
shall be issued or renewed if the council finds that maintenance of the
kennel at the subject location would be injurious to the public health, safety
or welfare.
B Land Requirements. Five acres of land or more is required for private dog
kennels in any zoning district. Private kennels shall be limited to four (4)
dogs upon issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
C Notification. Notification of public hearing for a conditional use permit to
operate a dog kennel must be sent to all property owners within 1,000 feet
of a proposed dog kennel.
Subd 2 Conditions.
A Sanitation. Every dog kennel shall be operated in a clean, healthful, sanitary,
safe condition and humane manner so as not to create a public nuisance,
and failure to do so shall constitute grounds for a revocation of the license
of such kennel.
B Inspection. All dog kennels are subject to annual review and inspection and
shall be open to complete inspection by any properly designated officer or
employee of the city, at any reasonable time.
C Running at Large. No dog kept in a kennel shall be allowed to run at large
at any time, either on the streets, or other public grounds or on private
property of others within the city.
D Noise. No person maintaining a dog kennel shall permit the dogs kept there
to bark, bay, cry, yelp, howl or causes noise, disturbance or annoyance to
persons residing in the vicinity thereof, sufficient to constitute a public
nuisance.
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Subd 3 Nuisance.
A Any dog kennel kept in violation of any provision of this code shall be
deemed a public nuisance and may be abated as such. This shall be in
addition to all other remedies provided for violation of this chapter.
Subd 4 Grandfather Clause.
A All dog kennels which are validly located within the city prior to the
adoption of this ordinance may continue to exist as to size and present
location, provided the dog kennel does not violate any provisions of the code
in force on the date this ordinance is passed and adopted.
Subd 5 Dog Kennels --License; required, fee, term; penalty.
A It shall be unlawful for any person to own or operate any kennel,
commercial or private, unless a licensed conditional use permit as per the
city zoning ordinance is secured therefore. All kennels are subject to annual
review and inspection. The annual license fee for a Commercial Kennel shall
be one hundred dollars ($100.00). The annual license fee for a Private
Kennel shall be twenty dollars ($20.00). In addition, all dogs kept in Private
Kennels shall be licensed under the requirements of Section 502.4 of this
ordinance. All kennel licenses expire on April thirtieth next following
issuance of the license, except that such license may be renewed prior to
June first without penalty.
B Any person in violation of any of the provisions in this chapter shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day on which such violation continues shall
constitute a separate offense.
C Application The Kennel application shall contain the following:
(1) Whether the license is for commercial or private purposes.
(2) The location of the premises of the kennel along with the home and
work telephone numbers of the licensee and one other person who
could be contacted in the absence of the licensee.
(3)
The maximum number of adult dogs to be kept on the premises. The
term "Adult", as used herein, shall include any dog over six months of
age.
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(4) A site plan showing the location, size, and type of all structures for
housing, fencing, and runs for dogs. Separate housing and runs for
dogs shall be a minimum of 50 feet from any neighboring habitable
dwelling and 100 feet from any property line, or located in the middle
of the parcel, which ever is greater. If the dogs are to be kept
primarily within a building, the applicant shall so state.
(5) Whether the applicant anticipates breeding the animals and, if so,
how often and the expected size of the litters.
(6) The method to be used to keep premises in a sanitary state.
(7) The method to be used to keep the animals quiet.
(8) An agreement by the applicant that the premises may be inspected by
the City at all reasonable times.
D Issuance and Conditions. The City Clerk shall refer the application to the
Council. The Council or Planning and Zoning Board shall conduct a public
hearing. The issuance of a license shall be within the discretion of the
Council. In making such determination, the Council shall take into
consideration the following: adequacy of housing and runs for the animals;
the methods to be used for sanitation and to maintain quiet; the quantity
and height of the fencing; and , with particularity, any violations during the
previous license period, if applicable. The Council may impose such
conditions as it shall deem necessary and appropriate to carry out the intent
of this Chapter.
E Revocation. If a licensee fails to comply with the statements made in the
application or with any reasonable conditions imposed by the Council, or
violates any other provision of this Chapter, the licensee shall be notified by
mail and given ten (10) days to remedy any defects or defaults. If such
condition be not remedied in said ten (10) days, the Council may revoke the
license.
F Three or more violations of any provision of this code, in one calendar year
constitutes reason for revocation of the Conditional Use Permit.
G Unlawful Acts. It shall be unlawful for any licensee to do or permit any of
the following:
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(1) Allow any of the dogs to run at large on any street or public property
or any private property not owned by the licensee or under the
licensees's control.
(2) Allow the premises to be kept in an unsanitary or unhealthful
condition.
(3) Burn offal or waste.
(4) Allow the dogs to bark, yelp, or fight so as to disturb the
neighborhood either night or day.
(5) Allow any of the dogs to bite anyone lawfully on or off the premises.
(6) Maintain any dogs in such manner as to create a nuisance by way of
noise, odor, or otherwise.
(7) Sell or cause to be sold any dog(s) without first providing the
purchaser with written certification as to the origin of the animal.
(8) Private kennels shall be limited to one litter in a 12 month period.
(9) All dogs shall always be treated in a humane manner as set forth in
\-- Minnesota Statute Chapter 343 and 346.
H Tags. In the case of Private Kennels, licensees shall affix an identification
tag to all dogs owned by or under the control of the licensee. Such
identification tags shall meet the requirements set forth in this ordinance.
I Rabies Vaccination A licensee shall cause every dog in a kennel to be
vaccinated by a licensed veterinary surgeon with anti -rabies vaccine. Puppies
shall be so vaccinated at or before the age of sixteen weeks and again at the
age of one year. Adult dogs shall be so vaccinated at least once in every 24
month period or as often as needed under the type of vaccine used to
ensure immunity.
502.6 Regulations:
Subd 1 All dogs shall be kept under restraint by their owners at all times.
Subd 2
The owner of any dog in heat shall cause such dog to be confined in such a
manner so as not to come in contact with any other dog during such time as
the dog is in heat, except for intentional breeding purposes.
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Subd 3
The owner of any dog shall prevent the dog from committing in the City any
act which constitutes a nuisance. Acts which constitute a nuisance include,
but are not limited to, the following:
A To bark, bay, howl or make any other loud noise;
(1) Habitually or frequently between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00
a.m.;
(2) Consistently for a period of five minutes or longer between the hours
of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.; or
(3)
Consistently for a period of ten minutes or longer between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
B To be present on school grounds.
C To chase vehicles or to molest or unreasonably annoy any person while away
from the property of its owner.
D A dog shall not be deemed a barking dog if, at the time the dog is barking
or making any other noise, a person is trespassing or threatening to trespass
upon the private property upon which the dog is situated or when the dog is
teased or provoked.
Subd 2 Feces Disposal:
A The owner of any dog shall be responsible for the sanitary disposal of all
feces material deposited by such dog in the following manner:
(1) During the period of November 1st through April 30th, all feces
material shall be removed from the owner's premises and/or stored in
a sanitary manner within seventy-two (72) hours.
(2) During the period of May 1st through October 31st, all feces material
shall be removed from the owner's property and/or stored in a
sanitary manner within forty-eight (48) hours.
(3) Objectionable feces odor and/or flies detectable at the adjoining
property line shall be deemed a violation of this Section.
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B The owner of any dog shall not permit such dog to be on park property, City
trails, public property or the property of another without having in the
owner's immediate possession a device for the immediate removal of feces
material deposited by the dog as well as a container for the transport of such
material to an appropriate disposal receptacle.
C The provisions of this Section shall not apply to the ownership or use of
seeing -eye dogs by blind persons; ownership or use of companion dogs by
quadriplegic, paraplegics or other individuals with severe disabilities who are
unable to clean up after the companion dog; dogs when used in police
activities; or tracking dogs.
Subd 5 Humane Treatment of Animals:
A The owner of any animal within the City shall provide such animal with
sufficient wholesome food and water on a daily basis, proper and sufficient
shelter from the weather, and veterinary care when needed to prevent
suffering of any sick or injured animal.
B No person shall beat, torment, tease, or otherwise abuse an animal, or
permit an animal fight.
C Guard Dog Warning Signs. A person maintaining a dog for security
purposes within the City shall post a sign at all entrances to the property.
Said sign shall be a minimum of 6" x 12", with letters of contrasting color, a
minimum of 2" in height, and a brush stroke of 1/2" minimum, with the
following words affixed to such sign, "DANGER - GUARD DOG".
502.7 Impounding and Confinement:
Subd 1
Abandoned Animals. Upon written notice of the Chief of Police or
designated agent, that private property is attracting or providing shelter to
animals that are not owned or cared for by any known person, the owner of
such property shall be responsible for removing such animals in a humane
manner within thirty (30) days of such written notice.
Subd 2 Impounding and Confinement.
A Any dog found running at large may be seized by an animal control officer
or police officer, and impounded at a designated animal shelter, and there
confined in a humane manner for a minimum period of the greater of seven
(7) days or five (5) business days (the Impoundment Period), unless claimed
by the owner.
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B Animal control officers are not authorized to enter private dwellings for the
purpose of seizing animals.
C Before seizing an animal from the private property of its owner, the animal
control officer or police officer shall make a reasonable attempt, taking into
consideration the time of day and nature of the violation, to notify the
owner that the animal is being seized because it was observed by the animal
control officer or police officer to be in violation of the provisions of this
chapter.
D When an animal is seized from the private property of its owner and the
animal control officer or police officer has been unable to notify the owner
of the reason for seizing the animal, a written notice shall be affixed to the
dwelling unit, in a conspicuous manner, indicating the day and time the
animal was seized; the reason for seizing the animal; and the address and
the phone number of the shelter where the animal can be found.
E Immediately upon impounding animals, reasonable efforts shall be made to
notify the owner and inform the owner of the animal's confinement and the
procedures for release of the animal to owner.
F Disposition of unclaimed animals: An animal which is not redeemed by the
owner within the Impoundment Period may be disposed of in any manner
provided by law. Any animal that is not claimed by the owner or sold within
the prescribed time may be euthanized and disposed of in a humane manner
by the appropriate animal shelter facility. Upon notice from the appropriate
animal shelter facility that an animal is sick and/or injured, the Chief of
Police or designated officer is authorized to permit euthanization at any time
within the Impoundment Period in an effort to end the suffering of such
animal.
G Owner title of any animal may be transferred to the animal shelter facility
upon expiration of the Impoundment Period and if the animal has not been
claimed by the owner in the manner required by this Section.
H Impoundment Fees. Any animal impounded under this Section may be
reclaimed by its owner within the Impoundment Period. Before the owner
shall be permitted to retake possession of the animal, the owner shall make
payment to the animal shelter of all required fees and costs of such
impoundment.
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502.8 Rabies Control.
Subd 1
Subd 2
Subd 3
Bites. An owner or custodian of a dog which does not have an appropriate
antirabies vaccination and which bites or otherwise exposes a person to
rabies virus may be penalized under Minnesota State Statute 346.53.
It shall be the duty of every physician to report to the Police Department
the names and addresses of any person treated for bites inflicted by an
animal, together with any other information deemed helpful in the control of
rabies.
It shall be the duty of the owner of any animal to immediately, but in all
cases no later than twenty-four (24) hours, report to the Police Department
all bites inflicted by the owner's animal to any person. The owner of any
such animal shall also be required to provide to the police written proof of
vaccination and pertinent insurance information when warranted or
requested by the police.
Subd 4 It shall be the duty of any veterinarian to report to the City a diagnosis of
any animal observed by the veterinarian to be suspected of having rabies.
Subd 5 The police are hereby authorized to take into possession any animal
suspected of having rabies following a bite inflicted to any person, and to
have the animal destroyed in a humane manner for the purpose of
determining whether the animal is in fact, a rabies carrier. The City and/or
its agents shall not be held liable for the destruction of such animal when
the animal has inflicted injury upon any person and the City and/or its
agents act in good faith to protect the public.
Subd 6
Whenever an animal has bitten a person and is not destroyed pursuant to
Section 502.8 subd 5 , or whenever a suspected or known rabid animal is
picked up by an animal control officer or police officer, such animal may be
confined for a minimum period of ten (10) days as follows:
A Upon proof of current rabies vaccination, the animal control officer or
police officer may authorize the confinement of the animal at the owner's
place of residence, provided that the animal shall not be permitted to come
in contact with other animals or persons, and provided further that the
animal be muzzled and on a leash not exceeding six (6) feet when removed
from the place of confinement.
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B If no proof of current vaccination is provided, or if the animal control officer
or police officer do not consent to confinement at the owner's place of
residence, the animal shall be confined at the animal control facility for the
entire ten (10) day period at the owner's expense.
C An animal under confinement may not be removed from such confinement
prior to the expiration of the 10 -day period without written permission of
the Chief of Police or designee.
D The owner of any animal confined at the owner's residence shall, at all
reasonable times, permit the inspection of such animal during the
confinement period upon oral request of an animal control officer or a
police officer. The owner shall further be responsible for immediately
reporting any change in the animal's health or behavior to the appropriate
animal control officer or police officer during the confinement period.
E A quarantined animal shall be confined to an enclosure in such a manner so
as to prevent the animal from escaping. All openings to the enclosure shall
be locked with a secure locking device. The animal shall not be removed
from the enclosure unless muzzled and on a leash not exceeding six (6) feet
in length, and under the control of a competent person.
F Any animal control officer or police officer may enter upon the private
property of another for the purposes of removing such quarantined animal
to an animal shelter when it has been determined that such quarantined
animal is not being maintained by the owner in a manner consistent with the
provisions of this Section.
502.9 Dangerous and Potentially Dangerous Dogs.
Subd 1 The Minnesota State Statute 347.50 is hereby adopted in cases of Dangerous
and Potentially Dangerous Dogs.
Subd 2
No person shall bring into the City any animal which has previously been
declared by another jurisdiction to be dangerous or potentially dangerous.
The City shall seize and destroy, at the owner's expense, any animal brought
into the City in violation of this provision.
502.10 Wild Animals.
Subd 1 No person shall keep, maintain, harbor or sell any wild animal within the
corporate limits of the City, except as provided in this subsection:
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A The owner or proposed owner of any wild animal shall, prior to bringing the
wild animal into the City, make application to the City for a wild animal
permit on an application form provided by the City. Such application shall
be submitted to the City Clerk, together with the following required fees
and/or documentation:
(1) That the applicant possesses all necessary state and federal wild
animal permits, and that all such permits shall be maintained by the
owner in valid form during the time that such wild animal is
possessed by the owner. Expired state and/or federal permits shall
cause the City's wild animal permit to be considered null and void.
(2) A written statement shall be submitted with the application by a
licensed veterinarian that such wild animal has been vaccinated in an
appropriate manner, consistent with accepted veterinary practices,
where applicable.
(3)
A copy of a valid insurance policy providing liability coverage for any
harm caused by the wild animal with limits of not less than $100,000
per person and $300,000 per occurrence and naming the City as an
additional insured. The certificate shall provide that it may not be
canceled except upon ten days written notice to the City. The
certificate and all renewals thereof shall be delivered to the City. The
City Administrator may waive the insurance requirement upon a
determination that the wild animal does not pose a substantial risk.
(4) A written statement by the owner that such wild animal will be
maintained in a locked enclosure and removed only by a competent
person for purposes of sanitation. The removal of such wild animal
shall be conducted while the animal is muzzled and on a chain or
leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length, under sedation, or under
the complete physical control of the attendant.
(5)
A written statement by the owner that such enclosure shall be posted
with plainly visible warning signs on all sides of the enclosure with
letters of contrasting color. The sign shall measure a minimum of 6" x
12", and have letter of 1/2" stroke and a minimum of 2" height, with
the following inscription: "DANGER - WILD ANIMAL".
(6) A fee as set at $35.00.
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Subd 2
Subd 3
The City may deny or attach conditions to the permit based upon the type
of animal, the character of the owner's residence and neighborhood, and any
other appropriate factors. If the permit is granted, the owner may bring the
animal into the City, subject to any requirements of this Section and any
permit conditions. The permit need not be reviewed, but shall be subject to
review at any time by the City.
The Chief of Police or designated agent is hereby authorized to immediately
impound any wild animal not in compliance with this Section. The
impoundment shall be in accordance with Section 502.7.
502.11 Summary Destruction.
Subd 1
Whenever an animal control officer or police officer determines that any
animal presents an immediate threat to the safety of any member of the
public, after making a reasonable attempt to impound such animal, the
officer is hereby authorized to destroy such animal in the interest of public
safety.
502.12 Penalty for Violations of this Chapter.
Subd 1 Any violation of this Section is a misdemeanor. Each day on which a
violation continues shall constitute a separate violation.
Section 2.
Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30
days following its passage and publication, in accordance with Section 3.09 of the
City Charter.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 8th day
ATTEST:
Marilyn G. Anderson, Clerk -Treasurer
f July, 1996.
L. Landers, Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Council
Member Neal and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor:
Bergeson, Kuether, Lyden, Neal, Landers.
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