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All enclosures shall remain completely enclosed to prevent unwanted intrusion by outside animals and migratory birds. If 100 percent opaque fencing (privacy fencing) is utilized for the exercise area, said fencing is subject to the standard fence regulations and setbacks within City Code. If alternative fencing is used (for example, chain link fencing), then said fencing shall be no closer than 10 feet te-a property lines. c. Roosters may be kept and maintained only on parcels of at least 2.5 acres in size. Said properties are allowed a total of two roosters. (5) Domestic cats and dogs. Every owner or keeper of a dog shall cause the same to be vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian with anti -rabies vaccine at least once every three years and prior to the time such dog or cat shall reach the age of six months. Proof of vaccination must be available for review upon request of the animal control officer within seven days of the request, unless in the case of a dog bite, in which proof of vaccination must be available for review immediately. If the dog or cat is not currently vaccinated, the vaccination must occur as soon as possible, within a maximum of 30 days of the request, and proof of vaccination must be submitted to the animal 4-nntrol officer at that time. No dog or cat needs to be vaccinated when a licensed veterinarian has examined the animal and certified that, at such time, vaccination would endanger its health because of its age, infirmity, debility, illness, or other medical consideration; and such exception certificate is presented to the animal control officer within >even days of the request five days f SHEh ,..,alAiRati...... The animal shall be vaccinated against rabies as soon as its health and age permit. Unvaccinated animals must be confined to the owner's property or a veterinary facility. All dogs A .0 ti.L� in public spaces shall have an identification tag with owner or veterinarian contact information affixed to their collar. In lieu of a physical tag, a microchip embedded in the dog or cat with the same information is sufficient for identification. (6) Domestically raised ferrets. a. Ferrets raised and kept domestically must be vaccinated yearly. (7) Other domestic animals. a. Domestic animals shall be up to date on ill applicab vaccines. Sec. 10-55. — Maintenance and care standards. All animals shall be maintained and kept in accordance with the following standards: (1) Proper care and maintenance of each hefse animal shall be the responsibility of the der eeicpeicatien designated as the animal's owner, earetaker er istedian of SHEh heFse as defined in this chapter. (2) On all parcels of land maintaining ""rrnrcdrvrmestie animals, there shall be an adequate shelter, such as a roofed or covered structure with walls, provided on the parcel to protect the animals from the elements. (Supp. No. 14, Update 2) Created: 2025-06-25 08:17:43 [EST] Page 9 of 19