Agenda - Council - 01/27/2026 - Laserfiche WebLink

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• Clear purpose and intent of the code • Clear distinctions between what animals (and how many) are allowed on properties of all sizes • Streamlined processes for dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs, private kennel licenses, and non-traditional animal licenses. • Easier and improved ability to read and understand the code for all users (including residents and Staff). At the City Council work session on November 25, 2025, Staff discussed various topics pertaining to animal regulations. Feedback and comments from the City Council have been incorporated into the draft Code. There are two attached draft codes for reference. The clean draft is in ordinance form. The marked -up draft is color -coded to show where the language came from for transparency. • Existing text to be retained is noted in black font. • New text to be added is noted in blue font. • Text that is rephrased or restructured, but that retains the general intent of current regulations, is noted in gold font. • Text that is proposed for deletion is noted in red strike -through font. Much of the language is retained from the existing Code, with some rearrangements and consolidations of duplicated language. There is also a substantial amount of new language added to the Code. These sections were created by City Staff and cross-referenced with various codes of nearby cities. There are several portions that are proposed for deletion. The current marked -up draft has several parts shown in a red strike -through font for transparency that Staff did not propose to keep these portions of the Code language. The clean draft and Ordinance are in black typeface with all deleted text removed for clarity. As was the case with the Zoning Code update in 2023 and the Sign Code update in 2025, most property owners will not experience any negative impacts as bulk standards will remain essentially the same or become slightly less restrictive. Notification: A copy of the Ordinance will be posted on the bulletin board in the lobby of City Hall on the day of the introduction, and Staff will maintain this posting until the day after the adoption. Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: Introduction date: 1/27/2026 Ordinance posting dates: 1/27/2026 to 2/11/2026 Adoption date: 2/10/2026 Publication date: 2/13/2026 Effective date: 2/13/2026 This ordinance becomes effective upon publication, subject to City Charter Section 5.07. Alternatives to consider: 1. Introduce the ordinance as recommended by Staff. 2. Introduce the ordinance with modifications the Council sees appropriate. 3. Deny the ordinance and keep the existing language in place. Funding Source: The Animal Code Update is being handled through Staffs normal duties. All work has been done in-house by Planning and Police staff without the use of consultants, aside from assistance by the City Attorney. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the proposed ordinance. Outcome/Action: