HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD14275 BILL NO. 2007-99 PASSED AS AMENDED
• SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN Councilwoman Layton
ORDINANCE NO. Lk al
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 5
(ANIMALS) PERTAINING TO THE MINIMUM STANDARDS OF SANITATION, CARE,
AND ADEQUATE HOUSING OF ANIMALS AND THE REDEMPTION AND ADOPTION
AND DISPOSITION OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. CHAPTER 5(Animals) Section 15(Minimum Standards of Sanitation,
Care, and Adequate Housing of animals) of the Code of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, is
hereby amended as follows:
Sec.5-15. Minimum Standards of Sanitation,Care,and Adequate Housing of animals.
It shall be unlawful for the owner or person in charge of any animal to permit such animal to remain without
sufficient food,water or shelter .in accordance
• with the following:
A. Animals maintained in pens,cages,or runs for periods exceeding 24 hours shall be provided with
adequate space to prevent overcrowding and to maintain normal exercise according to species.
Cages are to be of material and construction that permit cleaning and sanitizing.
B. Indoor housing. These facilities shall be sufficiently temperature controlled and ventilated to
provide for the animal's comfort and health.
C. Outside housing Of MICIDSOICS Shall allov, adecIttate putection againat tveathet extientes. Hoots of
disinfection.
No person shall keep a doe outdoors on any premises unless at least one of the following applies:
either the doe has access to the owner's home through a dog door during all time spent outside,
or the dog is under the supervision of a human being who can allow the dog access to the
owner's home durine all time spent outside,or the dog is at all times in the company of a human
being; or the dog spends less than one hour per day outside; or the doe is provided full access
to an enclosed building, dog house, or similar shelter at all times. The dog must have space
outside its shelter to move around and relieve itself away from its confinement,and this space
must be free of broken glass and similar potentially daneerous materials which could result in
iniury to the dog. Outside housing or enclosures shall allow protection against weather
extremes. Floors of buildings,runs,and walls shall be of waterproof material to permit proper
cleanine and disinfection.
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D. Provisions shall be made for the removal and proper disposal of animal and food waste,bedding,
dead animals,and debris. Disposal facilities shall be provided and so operated as to minimize
vermin infestation,odors,and disease hazards.
E. All animal quarters and runs are to be kept clean,dry,and in a sanitary condition.
F. The food shall be free from contamination,wholesome,palatable,and of sufficient quantity and
nutritive value to meet the normal daily requirements for the condition and size of the animal.
G. All animals shall have fresh water available at all times. Water vessels shall be weighted or be
mounted or secured in a manner that prevents.tipping.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date
of its passage and approval.
Passed: f)'ly� ��� Approved:
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City C erk City Counselor
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