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Item 4L
Consider adopting Ordinance 923 to amend Chapter 4, Animals, of the City of Southlake Code of Ordinances by amending Article II “Control and Care” to reflect recent changes in State
law related to the control and care of animals.
During the past legislative session, State statutes were adopted that regulate the restraint of dogs
Current City Ordinance does not reflect the recent changes in State legislation and needs to be modified to reflect the new statutes
Amendment of “Animal” Ordinance to reflect changes in State law
New State statutes prohibit
The owner of a dog from leaving the dog outside and unattended by use of a restraint that unreasonably limits the dog’s movement
Between the hours of 10pm & 6am
Within 500 feet of school premises
In the case of extreme weather
Amendment of “Animal” Ordinance to reflect changes in State law
Proposed change amends Article II, “Control and Care” of Chapter 4 “Animals” of the Code of Ordinances to include the new State statutes
Ordinance defines key terms
Ordinance defines exceptions
Amendment of “Animal” Ordinance to reflect changes in State law
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Questions?
Wade Goolsby (817) 748-8347