HomeMy WebLinkAbout2282ORDINANCE NO. Zga,
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles
increasing the license fees for un-
neutered male dogs, increasing the
boarding fees for the redemption of
impounded animals, and amending Sections
III(B) and (C) and X(A) of Ordinance No. 1915
and PAMC 7.12.020, PAMC 7.12.030 and PAMC
7.08.030.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DOES
ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Section III(B) of Ordinance No. 1915 and
PAMC 7.12.020 are hereby amended to read as follows:
7.12.020 Application - Information Required.
Application for dog licenses shall be made at the office of the
City Treasurer. The following information is required for a dog
license:
A. Name, address and telephone number of the dog owner;
B. Address where dog will be kept if different from
owner's address;
C. Name of dog, breed of dog, if known;
D. Sex of animal, whether neutered or unneutered and
whether spayed or unspayed;
E. Certification that the animal has been neutered or
spayed shall be furnished by owner of the dog. Certification
will be considered acceptable if obtained from a doctor of
veterinary medicine, licensed animal breeder, licensed pet
vendor, or animal control officer.
Section 2. Section III(C) of Ordinance No. 1915 and
PAMC 7.12.030 are hereby amended to read as follows:
7.12.030 Fees.
A. Fees for dogs licensed prior to April 1st of each year
or within 30 days from change of ownership shall be as follows:
1. Neutered male dogs $ 4.00
2. Unneutered male dogs 10.00
3. Spayed female dogs 4.00
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4. Unspayed female dogs 10.00
B. Fees for dogs licensed after April 1st of each year or
beyond 30 days from change of ownership shall be as follows:
1. Neutered male dogs $ 6.00
2. Unneutered male dogs 12.00
3. Spayed female dogs 6.00
4. Unspayed female dogs 12.00
C. License fees for dogs apprehended and impounded without
a license shall be:
1. Neutered male doges $ 8.00
2. Unneutered male dogs 20.00
3. Spayed female dogs 8.00
4. Unspayed female dogs 20.00
License fees shall be paid prior to the release of the dog(s).
D. It shall be the responsibility of the dog owner to
present evidence that his dog is either a neutered male or spayed
female as specified in Section 7.12.020.
Section 3. Section X(A) of Ordinance 1915 and PAMC
7.08.030 are hereby amended to read as follows:
7.08.030 Redemption by Owner - Procedure - Destruction
or Withholding of Animal When. Any impounded animal shall be
held for a period of at least forty -eight hours, provided that at
least six hours of the forty -eight shall be within the normal
business,hours of the shelter, during which period the owner or
custodian thereof may redeem and regain custody thereof by paying
the City any license fee that may be due for such animal, plus a
penalty of $15 plus $5 per day boarding fees plus any other
billable costs incurred by the City to apprehend or care for an
animal, provided that one of the following conditions does not
prevail:
A. If any animal so impounded shall be suffering from
injury or disease of such nature as to require the services of a
veterinarian, the same shall not be released from the shelter or
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other place where the same may be held except to a licensed
veterinarian, or veterinary hospital of the owner's choice and
upon an indication of the willingness of the owner to assume the
fees for the necessary treatment.
B. Any animal suffering from any incurable injury or
disease or any disease or condition which shall cause the same to
be a menace to public health or safety shall be destroyed by the
custodian of the shelter in a humane manner and disposed of in
such manner as to properly safeguard and protect the public
health and safety.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect January 1,
1984.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles
at ra regular meeting of said Council held on the A&, day of
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ATTEST:
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Merr1i A. Lannoye, City jlerk
APC g ED AS TO FORM:
C r
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PUBLISHED: 9zaa.i
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