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PART II - CODE OF ORDINANCES Chapter 10 ANIMALS Key Black text is copied verbatim from existing code regulations, though it may be in a different spot than it was previously. Blue text is newly added to the code, typically using standards from other cities. I will add comments to explain which cities I'm referencing. Gold text is paraphrased from another chapter of City Code to keep this chapter consistent with other recent updates. Red strikethrough text is existing language proposed for removal. Magenta text is a reference to myself for language that I need to wordsmith with assistance from other staff. Chapter 10 ANIMALS' ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL Sec. 10-1. —Title. This chapter may be known, cited, and referred to as the "Ramsey Animal Code" or "animal code", except as referred to herein where it may be known as "this chapter." Sec. 10-2. — Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to protect and promote the general welfare, health, safety and order within the city through the establishment of a comprehensive and impartial series of standards, regulations and procedures governing the keeping and care of animals on all properties within the City of Ramsey. The provisions of this chapter are intended to encourage residents to keep, care for, and raise animals with a reasonable degree of freer!om of choice, while at the serr,e time assuring that the public health and welfare is not endangered. Sec. 10-3. — Coordination with other codes. This chapter is intended to work in tandem with the adopted city zoning code, state building codes, state fire codes, Minnesota Statutes, and any locally -adopted optional chapters as amended from time to time. It is also intended to work in tandem with the regulations set forth from the local watershed management organization and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Nothing in this chapter is intended to preclude or supersede any requirements in thnse rodoc or regulations. Sec. 10-4. — Rules of construction and interpretation. (1) Conflicting conditions. Where the conditions imposed by any provision of this chapter are either more or less restrictive than comparable conditions by another provision of this chapter or by other chapters of this Code, rule or regulation of the city, the provision which imposes the more restrictive condition, standard, or requirement shall prevail. (2) Language rules of construction. The language set forth in the text of this chapter shall be interpreted in accordance with the following rules of construction: Ramsey, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances (Supp. No. 14, Update 2) Created: 2025-06-25 08:17:43 [EST] Page 1 of 19