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AN ORDINANC� AMENDXNG THE CODE OF ORDINANCFS OF T�t�
CITY OF FR��ND,SWOOD, TEXAS , BY STRIKING THEREFROM ALL
0�' ARTIC�,E �I OF CHAPTER 3 AND SUBSTITUTING THEREF4R A
N�W ARTICLF II OF CHAPTER 3 ; FROVIDING RULES AND
R�GULATIONS GOVERN�NG THF. KE�FING AND LTCFNSING 0�'
ANXMALS ; PRdV�DING - D�FINITIONS; ESTABLISHING xH�
PQW�RS ANA DUTIES 0�' THE CITY' S HUMANE 4�FICFRS ;
PROVIDING �'QR RABIES VACCINATIONS ; PROVIDING �'aR
I.�GENSING ANn PERMITTING �'E�S ; PROVY�ING pROCEDURES
�Oti REGUI�ATING, QUARANTINING, ZMFOUNDING, CQNTROLL�NG,
AND �ISPOSING OF DANG�ROUS OR RABID ANIrtALS ; MAKING Ix
UNLAWFUL TO KEEP WILD OR �XOTIC ANIMALS ; MAKXNG IT
UNI�AWFUL T� ABANDON OR DiJMF ANIMALS; PRC�VIDING FOR THF
CA1Z12YING OF �IABILITY �NSUR.ANC� BY OWN�RS OF DANGER�US
ANIMALS ; D�CLARING A PUSLIC NUISANCE; pROVIDXNG OTH�R
MATTE�2S R�LATYNG TO 'TH�; SUBJFCT; PROV�DYNG A P�NALTY
0�` AN AM4UNT NOT T4 EXCFFD $2,000 FaR FACH DAY OF
VIOLATION OF ANY PRQVYSION HER�OF; PROVIDING FO�t
SrV�TtABILITY; PROVInrNG FOR TH� r�EPEAL OF ALL
�O�tDINANCES �R PAl�TS OF ORDINANCES INC4NSIST�NT
HEt2EW�TH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFFC:TIVE DATE.
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B� IT ORDAINED BY THF, GYTY COUNGIL OF TFiE CITY 0�' �RIFNDSWOOI�,
TEXAS :
Sect�on 1 . The Code o� Ordinar�c�s of the City of
�riendswaod , T�xas , is hereby amended by sCriki.ng theref.rom a1�.
of Art�cle II o£ Chepter 3 a«d substituCing rhere�or the
�ollowi.ng :
"Arti:�c.le_ II. Ar,im�.� Can�rol .
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Sec. 3�I� ADO�"�ION �Y RFF�RENGF
Animal pogu�.a�toit, animal control , prohi.biCton,
and excPptidns for keeping wild �r exo�ic
ani.inals, rabie:� vaccination, rabies eradication,
licenses , pe.rmi.ts , f�es, revacation o£ permi.ts or
l3.censes, quaran�i_ning , impoundment, nuisances,
animal Estabti�hm�nts , etc. , sha11 be
accomplished and regulHted in �xccord�nce and
conf.orcnance wiCh Chis Article and Axticle
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Eradicati,on" rules af �h� Texas Department 4f
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Section 42. 12, Texas Pen€�I Code, or Che currenC -
or lr��es� addition and/or revisian of said rule
or law which are made parC hereo£. � '
Sec. 3-lb PURPOSE
Th� primary function and intent o� this ArC�.cle
is prat�ction af �h� health, safety, and w�lfare
o� the peop�e withi.n the Ci�y of Friendswood by
controll�ng � �he animal papulation r�nd speci�s and
�stablishing uniform ruies for Che contral and
eradicatiori of rabies .
Sec. 3-17 D�FINITIONS
For th�> ��urpose of Chis Article the definitions
as s�ated in �he currer►t or lates� '�RRbies
Can�rol. and Frt�d�.ca�ion" xulea of Che Texas
Department o� He,�l�h sh�11 also apply wi�h the
followin� exceptions and/or addi.�ions :
(�;} "Ani.mal" shall mean t� warm or cold-blood�d animal .
(b) "Animal establishment" shall mean �ny pet sho�,
grooming shop, tzucCion, riding schaal or stable,
zoologic�l parlc, circus, perform�.ng an�.mal.
exhibition, ar kennel .
{c) "A��i.mel shelC�r" sha21 mea�z any f�cili�y opera�ed
by the CiCy, a humane soci�ty, munieipal agency, �
or �ny oCher governmental en�:ity or their
aurt�ori.zed r�gents for th� purpose a� impounciin�
or caring f�x animaJ.s held under Che authority of
this Article or SC�te law.
{d) "A� Lar�e" shall mean �cny dog nat under voice and
sight control. of i.ts owner or keeper on its
uwner' s or k�eper' s private property unless such
dog �s conf�_t�ed or in conf.inemen�, or any dog not
under leash contral o� its owner or keeper on
pxoperty oCher than i.ts awner' s or keeper' s
pri.vate proper�y.
(�} "Auc�ion" shall m�an z�t�y plac� or facil�ty where
�nimals are regularly bought, sold, or traded, or
where animals are svld to the hi_�;hes� bidder,
axcept for �hose f�ci].i.ties otherwise defined in
th�� Article. This Section does not . apply to
individusl SA223 of animals by owners.
(f) "Circus" shal.l mcan g commerci�Z variety show
featiuring animal acts far public entertainmen� .
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� ' ' "Confined or canfinemenC" sha11 mean confined � '
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wi�hia . a buil.ding., house, or structure ar wi�h3.n -
a fenced yard or premise�, so th�t the animal
cannot e�eape from said building, hous�,
sti�uc�ure , or fenced yard or premises without �
human ass�.s�ance.
(h) "C�Cy" sh�ll mean the Ci�y of Friendswood, Texgs.
{i) "Direct�r" shall me�n the Supervisor of the
Animal Cantro]. Departu�en� of the City Qr hi.s duly
au�hori2�c1 represenCative.
(�j} "Enclo�sure" stlall. me�n a hause or a building , ar
in the case of a �ence or a structure/pen, ta
qua�.i�'y as �n "enclosur�" �he �ence or
sCruc�ure/pen musC have minimum dimensians o�
five (5) feet by (10) fee�, �nust be af Auch
hei�ht as �a preven� �n�ry of young children ar
escape by ,jumping by the dog , mus� be locked and
s�cured such �hat a dog can��ot climb, d�.g, or
orherwise esca�e o� its awn volition, shall be
securely locked at r�11 timas, must have secure
si.des �o prevent a dog from escaping from Ch�
enclosur�, and must provid� protection fram Che
e�.emenCs for �t�e animal con�ai.ned �herein.
(k) "Exo�ic animal" shall mean rhe r��me �s wi1c�
anim�J. .
(1) "G�ooming shop" shsll cne�n a commercial
establ�shm�tlt where animal� are ba�hed, cli.pped,
plucked , ar atherwise groomed.
{m) "High risk rznima��" sh�ll include skunks, baCs ,
foxes, and raccoons.
(n) "Hob?�y bre�:der" shall mean any persan eng���ed fn
�h� �art-time recraRtional activity af raising or
br�eding ani.mals to streng�tien or further develop
�he specie� . This can includa the occs�ional
sale ar rrade of the offspring as a means ta
recover expenses and reduce the populat�on o£ �h�
en�_mals �ioused. A gErsozi engaged in the hobby
breeding of �i�.rds shall hav� no inare than twenty
(2p) bi.rds . Qualifications of a hobby breed�r
shall be as hereafter established by the Ci�y
Counctl of City following recomm�ndation by the
Director
(o) "Kenn�1" sha1,1 mean any building, establishment,
place, or premises wlzerein any persan engages in
the baarding , breeding, buy�.ng, ��ll�ng, lettin�
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` � � �or hire, or training for a �ee any canine or _
£eline a�ntmal or ar►imals , or whexein any person
k�eps , harbors , pogResses, or maint�ins more Chan
four (4) dogs or four (�+) caCs or a combinati.on
o� said an�m�ls with the tot�l number exceedin�
four (4} over ttiree (3) monthe o1d .
(p) "Licensi.n� authori.ty" S�1R�.�. have th� sarne meaning
�s Director.
(c�) "I.ow risk �nimals" are �11 animals of Ch� orders
m�rsupi�lia, insectivor�c, rod�ntia, lagam�rph�, �
anc� xenartha.
(t) "Multiple �iwelling" shall mean any sCrucrure
desigcted and in�endecl �o �ccomadate more than one
(1} family and includ�s but �s not limi_ted �o
duplex buildin�s and aparCment buil.c�inga.
{s) 'r�wner" �ha11 m�t�n any person, partnership, ar
corporation owr�ing, Iceeping or �zarboring one (1)
or more a�zi,ma�.s. An ani.mal s1�a11 be deemed to be
harbored if it is fed, sheltered, vr allowed or
permi�eted t� r4main on a �erson' s pro�.�erty or
praperty und�r control o� said person £nr rhree
(3) or more days withou� said person nnti.fying
the ot•fica ot the Direc�or. If th� owner/keeper
of ��i animal is a minor, �he �arenC or guardisn
o£ that minor shall Ue responsi.ble for complj,ance
with the specificatipns of this Article .
(t) "Person" shall mean an ind�.vidual , par�nership ,
�irm, public or privat� corporatian, assaciation,
Crus�, or esCate.
(u) "Pet shop" sha11 mer�n �tny building,
establishment, premises, or plaees used for ar in
��i� bus3.izess of buyi.ng , selling , trading, or
boarding any species o� animal wh�cti shall
include but no� be limi.ted �o gerbil.s, hamsCers,
guinea pigs , mice, �abbiCs , birds , dog� , cats ,
and r�p�i�es. This does not include a lieensed
k�nnal or individual sales of animals by owners.
This defini.t�on shall not include hob�y breeders,
or persons engagin� i.�� �he raisit�g or breedin� o�
].arge domesCicated animals sueh as catCle,
horses , or sheep.
(v) "Quarantine" shall mean comple�e �nc� to�a1
isolation in such a �lac� and in such a ro�nner
and �or A period of time as n�ay be prescr�beri by
the Di.rector.
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` ' I (w) "Regulatiory �uthariCy" sha].1 mean Che Director of
the City or hi.s duly authorized repr�senCaCive.
(x) "Riding schoal" or "stable" sha�l m��n any plsce
which has avai.l.able for hire, boardi.ng, and/or
riding gny horse, pc�ny, donkey, mule, or burro.
(y) "T. D. H. " shall menn th� T�xas Department of
Health.
(z) "Veterinary hv$pita2" shft11 mean any
esCablishmea� maintained a»d opera�ed by a
licensed ve�eritiar�an f.or surgery, diagno+�is, and
Creatmant of diseases and in,juries af animals .
(�a) "Wild animal" s}��11 met�n and inel.ude any mammz�l ,
smph�bian, reptile , or fowl. whtch is of e specieR
which is wild by na�ux�e, and af a species which,
dve ta size, vicious na�ure, or other
charac�erisCic is or may be dangerous �o hum�i�
beings . Such animals sha�.1 include , but not be -
Iimited to, lians, Ci�ers , leopards , panthers,
lyiix, wolves, raccoons, ferre�s, skunks , (wk►ether
deoderized or nat) , monkeys whc�se average weigh�
as Rn aclul� exceeds twcnty (20) pouncis , foxPS ,
elephan�s , rhinoceroses, alligato�'s , crocodiles ,
��zd a2.1 forrns of poiSOnous repti2es. The term
"wild animal" �s useci in Chi.s Ar�icl� shall not
�.nclude gerbi.ls , h�msCers , guinea pigs, mice , or
rabbi.Cs .
(bb) "Zoological park" shall mean a Cr€�ct o£ land set
asi�de i.n a natural ar man made state which
displays or exhibits more �ha�� on� (t)
non-domesticat�d animal whi.ch are under �he
con�rol r�nd supervision of a trained e�cperianced
prt�fess�onal anima�. handler and cared for Uy a
licen�ed veteri.nariati. The D�.rec�or m�y require
proof of trainin� and e�cperience. Th� pr�rlc sha11
be construct�d in such a manner as Co px'eclude
Che possib�lity of an animal escaping �r�m �uch
park and/or cageg or pens. Park construction,
pens , cages, and equipmen� sh��l be desi�a�ed and
coiis�ructed ii� such a m�nner as to pra�ect the
animals and Chc� gubl3.c . Proof of accep�able
d�sign ac�d constructi.on may be required by Che
D�rec�or. A11 aniMals �herein and the�.r
enclasures shall be approved by Che Director.
Where required, a17, zoalogical parks shall be
federally inspac�ad and licensed. A park
attend�nt shA11 be on duty at al�. t�.rnes the park
is open or accessible �o th� public.
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Sec. 3-].8 RABIES VACCINA'TI4N REQUIRFn -
(s) Immunization P�r�od
Fach person owning, harhoring , or having in hi�
or her poss�sston a dog or ca� shall hnve the dog
or cat vaccinated agai_nst rabies , by �he �ime the
animal is four (4) months o� age , by means of an
anti-r�bies vaccine -approved by t�ie T.D.H. The
r�b�.es vaccine shall he administered by a duly
lic�nsad v�ternarian. The i.mrnunization shall be
for a g�riod of up ta orie (1) year. No dog or
caC over fc�ur (4) months a� age sha11 be brought
into the City which has noC been vaccinated for
rabi�s.
(b) Cert�ficate of Vaccination
Every veternArian who vHCC�.naCes �ny dog or cat
wi.thin the Ci�y �ha21 issuE a cer�ificate af
veccination to the owner, sCating the ngme and
�ddress of the owner, description of the dog or
cat , the dare of vaccination, number of the
raUies vaccina�ion �ag, �nd in adc3it�.on, other
i.nform�tioi� ss specified by the veCerin€�ry
licensing ���I1Cy which the owner shaJ.l prese«t nr
give to the Director upon reques� .
Sec . 3-19 RABI�S VACCIN� ADMINIST�R�D
(a} Vacci��ation
To prevent i.mproper vaccj_n�t�on af ai��.ma1s anc�
�he 8CC1tJ0I1C&1 expasure o� hum�ns to rabi�s ,
xabies vaccine far at�imals shall be administexed
anly by or under the direcC supervision o� a
veterinariAn who is licensed to pracCice in �he
StaCe of Texas .
{b) Sale o� Vaccine
No person sh�ll sel7. or d�sCriuute rabies vaccine
for nnimals �o any parsan except a licensed
veterinaxian or r� a person working in e
veterinary clinic who accepts the vaccine on
behalf of the veterinarian.
(c) Licensed Phs�rmacy
This Ar�icle does noG prohibit a pharmacy
licensed by th� Texrzs State �oard of Pharmacy
�ram supplying rabies vaccine �ar animal� Co
lice��sed vet�rinarians.
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Sec. 3-24 LICENSE REQtJIRED .
a) I.ic�nse for Each Animal.
Every person own�.��g , harbarii�g, or having in hi.s
or her poss�ssion a dog or aa� is h�reby required
�o abCai.n from the l�censing authority for each
dog or cgt an annur�l license wh�.ch musC be
obtain�c� within s�ven (7) days following an
annual rabies vaccinatioii as required her�i.n. It
sha11 be unlawfu]. for any person to awn, ke�p, �
harbor, or have in his possession within the City
a clog or cat tor whic�� a currenr license has nar
been obtained as provided herein, and sAi.d
currenC license shaJ�l be val�d and unrevoked.
(b} proof of Vaccin�tt�on
A 13.cense for a dog or cat sha11 not be issued
ut�less �here is exhibited to Che licens3.ng
autht�rity a cerCificHte from a licansed
veterinarian shawi.ng that th� Rnimal to be
1i.cen�ed has been �IlOCU�FI��� w��h an approved
r�bies vaccine i.r� accardance with the
recomme�zdation of the manufacturer.
(�} Valid Period
The Iicens� and x�gisCrati.on requ�red by Sec .
3-20(a) and Sec. 3-34(�) , shall be valid for a
period not ta exce�ci one (1} year and shall
coincide wiC'ci the begint�i.ng and expiration da�e
o£ Che rabtes vaccination certifi.csCe.
(d} Animats Brou ht Into Ci.t
Any owner a£ a dog or cat brough� into Che City
Lrom oCher areas shaJ.1 withi.n seven (7) days o�
ar.ri.val obtr�i.n a 1 ic�n5e for each dog or c�C as
required herein. Sr�id lieense shall be vali.d for
�he time stated in Sec . 3-20(c) a� �his Article
bu� ut�der no conditions sha11 such license be
v�lic� far longer than one (].) year from the dxte
o� the laHt rabies vaccinati.on.
(e) Tags Required
Upon aecepCance of the lic�nse application or
rabies vacc�t�aCion cerCifieate end payment df a
licens� fee, the licensing autihori�y sha�]. issu�
� durable tt�g, starn��d with an identifying numb�r
Ancl �he year af issuance. The tag and/or the
receipt far pay�nent o� said license t�g shall be
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presented to the licensing authoriCy upon -
demand, Failure to pres�nti rhe licens� ta� ox
Ch� rec�ipt for said tag shall constitute a
violarion ot this Articl�.
(f} Tags Attach�d
The owner o� every dag sY�all a�t�ch the license
idenrific�t3on Cag to a callar or harr►ess a,nci
said call.ar or harness with �ags sha11 be warn by
the dog at all times when off the premises of the
owner. Tags sha�1 not be swi�ched fram one
ani.mal to �nother.
(�) Ta s Lost
The licensing z�u�hoxity shal� maintr�in a record
of ttie identifying numbers of a�l tags issued ��nc�
this record sh�ll be avai��ble �o the public . If
�he license tag has been 1ost , a duplicat� may be
ob�ained from the licensing authority �or three
dollars ($3. 00} .
(h) �xcepCions
The provisian� of this Section requirin� the
licensin� of dogs and ca�� shall noC apply ro the
followi.ng :
(1) Dogs and cats under th� age o£ faur (4)
months �.f kep� confined.
(2} Dogs or cats owned by, or in cus�.ody or
und�r the control of, persons who are .
izon�residents of the Ciry traveling through
Che City or temporarily sajaurning therein
£or a periad na� exceedii�g thirCy (3Q) days.
(3) Dogs Qr cats brought ta Che City exclusi.vely
for the purpose of entering rtte same in any
show or �xhibition, and which are actua�ly
enCered �.n ancl kept at such shaw or
exh�bition.
(4) Dogs du1.y and prop�rly trained to aid t�r
assisr blind persons when such dogs are
actuelly used by blind persons far the
purpase o£ aidin� or assisting such bl�.nd
perso1ls in goi.�zg fram place Co place.
(5) Dogs duly and properly trained to aid or
assist de�£ persons when such dogs are
sctually used by d�a£ persons for the
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persons in going from pZace to place.
(6) Dogs or cats kep� in quali�iad institutions,
approv�d by th� Df.rec�or, for teach�.ng or
research purpases.
(7) Dogs or cats kept in veterinary hospitals or
animal shelters �.s d�fined in Sec. 3-17.
Sec . 3-21 LICENSE ANb REGISTRATION FEES
Any par�n required tinder Sec. 3-2d af thig
Article to ob�ain a licens� for an �nimal ar any
person required uttder Sec. 3-30 (g) of this
Article to regi.ster a vicious anima2 sha11 obtai.n
said licens� and/ox regi,stra�ion from �he
Director and shall pay a �.�cense and/or
registration fee as follows :
(1} Neutered or spayed animals . . . . . . .� 5. 00
(2) Animals c�ot neutered or spayed . . . $10. 00
(3) Regi.strat�.on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50. 00
Sec. 3-22 PERMITS RFQUIRED FOR ANIMAL ESTABLISHMENTS
(a) Ve1 id Perm�.t Requ�.red
Any person conducti.ng , managin�, owning , or
ms�intAi.ni.ng �n anim�l establ.ishrnen� must h�ve. a
valid, neither s�ispended nor revoked , permi.t for
said establ�shmenr .
(b) Permit Fees '
Any person in the City canduc�ing, managing,
owning, ar mai.ntai.ni.ng art animal �s�ab�.ishemnt
sh�all obtaii� a permit to do so from th� DirecCor
and pay a permit fe� as foJ.lows :
(1) For eFich kennel authorized �o house
2ess than ten (10) do$s or cats . . . . . . . $I0. 00
{2) Far ea�h kennel ��uthorizeci to house tien
{IO) �o twenty-five (25) dogs or ca�s . . $15. 00
(3) For er�ct� kennel authorized �o hous�
ov�r twei�ty-five (2S) dogs or cats . . . .$25. 00
(�+) For each pet shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25. 00
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�S) For each ra.ding stable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25. 00
(6) For each auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25. 00
(�) For �ach zoolagica], park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .�25.00
(8) For each circus . . . . . . . , . � � . . . . . , . . . , . .$25. 00
(9) For �ach performi�ng an�mal exhibition .$25. 00
(10} �ar each graoming shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .�25. Od
(c) E&ch F&cility Separate
Each and every facility re ulated by thi.s Arricle
and lxsted �n Sec. 3-22 (b� shall be cvnsidered a
separa�e �nterpri.sc and sha�.1 r�c{uire an
indtvidual permi� .
(d) Construction Plans
A11 p2�ns for co��s�ruction of an�mal
establzshmentr shal.l be submi�Ced �o and appr�ved
by th� City before any building permi� is issued
or any construction is begun. Submiss�an o£
plans and general compliance with the provisions
of this ArCicle shall. be the responsibiliGy o£
�he owner.
(�) Sep�zr�tioci From Residence
No an�mal establishment sha11 be opera�ed within
the confines of a residentiRl struc�ure, ti►zle�s
th�t por�ion uBed for the ani.mal. estsblishment
cz�n b� operated sep�r�teiy from the dw�lling with
in$ress and egr�ss to Ch� shop completely
��dep�ndent from any portiot� of the builfling
which is use�i for residen�iA1 purposes.
(�) �xception�
Na �ee sha�.1 be requi.rad o£ any veCerinary
hospital , anir�al shelter, �overnment-operated
zoola�ical park �r i.nstitut�.on apFroved by the
nirector for �e�ch�.ng or research purposes.
(g) A 1�caCion for Permie
Any persan desiring to COnsCrucC or operate an
animal establishm�n� lis�ed in Sec . 3-22 (b)
ahall make wri.tten application for a permit on
form� provided by th� G�.ty.
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Prior to the a�proval af an app].ication for a
p�rmi� Che Director shall in�spec� �he plana and
specific��ions o� the prapos�d esCablishment ta
determine camplianee wizh Chis Article �.nd Che
City' s "Construction S�andards For Animal
EsC�blishments".
(i) Eguipment Requirements
Al1 animal �stabli.shments must comply w3.th any
equipmenC and facility requirem�nts as may be
adop��d by Che Ci�y,
(�) Valid�Cion Period
'rhe Director shall issue a permit to the
applicant f� the Direc�or' s �inal inspection
r�veals rha� the �aid animal establistlment
complies w�th the requ�.remen�s of tll�s Article
,�nd the City' s "Constructian Standards For
Animal Establishments" . Each pe�'mit issued under
the prov�.s�ons of this ArC�.cle shall be va�,id for
a period beginning January ls� and, re�;ardless of
date i.ssued, wi.l.l expire becember 31st .
{k) Inspec�tons
It sh�11 be a cot�dit�.on of the i.ssuance of any
permi.t or licen�e thae Che Director shaJ.�. be
permitted to insPect alJ, ani,mals and the premises
where the �nimals are k�p� at a�iy reasai3eble timc�
Rnd shall , if permission for such inspect�.on is
rafused, suspend and/or revake the permi.t or
licen4e of the r�fusing awn�r. �t shall be
. unlawful Ear x�ny owner �a deny access to the
Director in vialaCian of this SubsecCi.c�n.
{1) Animal Cruelty
No person who ir� or has been convie��d of cru�2ty
to an animAl shall be issued or allowed ta hold a
per�nzt to operate an ani.mal establtshmen�.
Sec. 3-23 �OLLFCTION OF FEHS
(a) Fees Prerequisite
A1�. permit and license fees sh�11 b� paid to and
collected by the City be€ore �ny permit ar
license will be issued . C�rtified checks,
cashier' s checks , personal checks , or money
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orders sha11 be sent or d�livered to the City df -
�`ri.e��dswood, 1d9 Wi�.lowick, Friendswaad, Texas
7'75�+6-389$, and shal.l be made payable to City of
Fri.e�dawoad, Texas .
(b) Accounti.ng
The Director shall keep a currenr and accurate
� account�ng of a11 permit and license feea and
oCher monies collected, the name o£ a11 persvns
upon whose account the same was pai.d, rh� dat�,
and amounC �herefor.
S�c. 3-24 SUSPEIV�IQN OF PFRM�T
{a) Fai].ure to Camply
The Director may suspend any anim�l es�r�blishmen�
� �ermi� at any tim� for fRilure of �he �ermi,t
io�.der to keep his or her establishment and/or
premi�es in a s�ni�ary coizdi.tion. A permiC may
also be suspet�ded for wi11fu1 or repeaCed
viols�ions of any oE th� requirements of this
Articl� or a� any federa]. , State ox' local law,
other ereicle, or rule governing the pratection
and k�eping of animals .
(b) Heax'ing Request
When�ver a perrni.t is sus�ended, the halder of tihe
p�rmi,t or the person in charge shall be e�ot�fied
in writing �hat the �ermit is , upon service of
the notice , immadiately suspend�d, and that an
opporeunity for a hear�.ng will be provided if a
written requesr for a hearing is filed with Che
Direc�or by �he holder of the per�nit within ten
(10) days . If na written r�quest �or a hearin�
�s f.iled within s�i.d ten (�0) day periQd, ttle
suspension is susta�.ned. The Dtrectar may end
the suspension at any �im� if. reasons for �he
suspension no longer exist.
S�c. 3-25 REVQCATION OF FERMIT OR LICENSE
(a) F&i�.ure to Comply
The DirecCOr m�y, af.ter prov�.ding vppor�unitiy� �"or • �
a hearing, revoke a permit or Zic�n�e for
serious, willful or repeated vialations o� �ny of
�he rcquirements of this Article or oi any
federal , S�ate, or lac�,1 law ar other ordinance
or £or interference with th� Director in the
p�rfor,manc� of his duties . Two (2) or more
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� convictian� wiChin a twelve (12) mon�h periad -
sh��l conatitute repeated viola�ions. The
Director may suspend , revoke , or wtithhold a
permit or license if the applic�nt withholds,
falsifies , or misr�presents �ny informat�on on
Che applica�ian form.
{b) Hearing RequesC
Prior �o revocation, the Di.rector shal.l noti£y
the holder of the per�ni� ar Iicense , or �he
person in ch�r��, in writing of Che reason for
whieh the p�rmxt or lic�rise is sub3ect to
revocation; and t���t th� permit or li.cens� shall
be revoked at the end of the ten (10) days
£ollowing ser�rice af suctt notice unless a wr�tten
reque.st for a he€�r.ing �.s filed wirh Che Director
by Cile holder of the permit or license within
such ten (10) day period . I� no request far
hearing ig fil�d wi�hin the ten (10) day p�riad,
�he r�VOCA��On of the permit or license becomes
ff.nr�I . No pt�rt o� a perm�.t or 2icense fee shall
be ref�ndad upon xevocation �hereo£ pursuan� to
Chi.s Secrion.
(c) Service of NoCice
A notice provi.dec� far in �his ArCi�le is properly
served when ir is deliver�d to the holder of the
permit oz lzcense or the person in charge, or
when i� is sent by regisrered or certified mail ,
return receipt requesred, to thP last known
address of the holder of the perrait or licen�e ,
regarciless if th� letter is or is nat received by
�he holder o� �he permi� or license.
Sec. 3-2b H�A,RINGS �
lieari.a�gs providad for in �hi s Artic].e shall be
conduc�ed ��y the Director at a tim� and pJ.ace
des#.gnatad by him. Rased upon the evidence of
such hearing, �11e Directc�r sha11 mak� a fina�
findii�g , and sha:tl sustain, modify or rescind any
tlatice or c�rder considerad in the heari.ng.
S�c . 3�27 UISP�SITIOrd 0�' ANIi�ALS A�'T�R REVOCATTON
Any person whos� per��nit or licen�se is revaked
ahall , within ten (10) d�ys a£t�r revocation:
(1) humaneiy dispose a� all gnimals owned, k�pt ,
or harbvred by such person ; or
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(2) relocate animals �o areas or places outside _
the carpora�e boundarie� o� �he Ci�y; or
(3) release animxls to th� Direetor and pay a11
cost incurred a.n �he handling of sa�.d
aiz�mals �uch �s trar,sporting, housing,
f�eding, and disposqt.
Sec . 3�2$ APPLICATI0�1 AFT�R REVOCATION
Whenever a revocation has becom� final, the
person whos� permxt or 1ic�nse has been r�voked
m�y not apply for or recetve a new permit or
license for a peri�od of one (1) year from the
date of �he revocation. One (1) year after the
date o� revocatxon a �erson may r��apply fQr �
perrnit or 2icense and shal.l include wi.th the
appli.cation, verif�c�tion �haC �11 reAsons and
conditions which 1ed t� th� revocation h�ve beer�
corr�cCed. Any perspn re'applyiag for a permit
und�r t11i.s Section �h�].1 be sub,jecC to �11��
requir�men�s �s s�atec� in this Art�cle. Any
persan having n per�nit or license revoked for a
second rime sha11 na� be eligible for a new
p�rmiC or license .
Sec . 3-29 DQGS RUNNING AT LA12GE �.'ROHIBIT�D
(�) At Large - Ridi.ng-_in_Vehicle
Na owner or keeper of any dog shall permit or
a11Qw such dog to run at large withi.n the limits
nf the Ci.ty. The owner or keeper o£ any dog
running a� large sht�ll be �.n violation of this
AxCicle. Dags in �tie b�ck of pfekup trucks which
are not covered w�,th a camper cover or o�her such
device sha11 b� consider�d at l�rge. Dogs ic�
vehicles shall be restirained in a manner wh�.ch '�
will not cause in,jury �nd wi.11 prevent the an�.mal
from reaching the ouCSide of Che vehicle .
{b) At Large - Animal Es��blishment
Any dog off �he pr�mises of an anfmal
establ.ishmenC or ou�side the approved can£inement
area within sHid animal es�ablishmenr shall be
cans�dered at large and in viol�tion of this
Arti.cle.
(c) At �,ar�� on Fx�.vate PrQperry
Any dog found at large upan priv�te property
ottier than �li� property of i.Cs owner Qr keeper .
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may be taken up by the p�x'son upon who�e priva�e .
proper�y �he dog is at large and d�livered ta the
Director.
(ci} Notice
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Any person other than th� Director who �akes up
�ny animr�l under the provisions o� �hig Article
or otherwise s�a1�. i�nmediat�ly therea�ter g�.ve
notice thereaf Co the - Direc�or. Every such
person, or any person in whose custody such
an�mal m�y in Che meantim� b� placed, sha].1 upon
demand deli.ver such aizimal to the Di�rec�or. The
ari�m�l shall be d�liver�d ta a pla�e desigr7ated
by �he Uirectar, withouC fee or charge, and �h�
Directar shall tihereupon holc� and dispose o� such
animR� �s though such animal had been found
ru►zning at large and impound�d by th� Director.
Sec . 3-30 V�CiOUS AN�MAL�
(a) Vi��ous Tendencies. F'or the pur�oses of Chis
rt�.c e t e o owing ar� hereby de�lsred �o
posaes� vicious �endencies :
(1} any animal tiha� inflic�s severe in,jury or
d�a�h Ca a person, pr bi�e� a person on
publie or private property ; ar
(2) any r�ni.m�l that has killad a domestic animal
without provocazian while off the awi�er' �
propexty; or
(3} any anima� which ch�sas or appraaches a
person upon �he streets , sidewalks, ar any
public ar private property in a menacing
fash�.on or app�.rent ar�iCude of attHCk such
th�� a person o� ordinary sensibil�.t�.es
wc�uJ.d xeasonebly believe �ha� the �.n�mal
would cause physical. in�ury ta �hat person;
or
(�+� any indivi.duftl animal with a known
propensity, tendency, ar dispo�i�ion to
atta�k unprvvaked, �o cause in,jurq, or ta
otherwi�3e threaten the safety of perr�4ns or
damestic animals ; and
(5) all anim�ls de£ined in Sec. 3�1.7 (aa) of
thi.s Arti�le.
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If any animal overturns a garbage container, or
removes any garbage fram any such contain�r, or
4�herwi4e destroys or damages any property, Chen
guch ani.mal shal� b� conclusively presumed to be
a mischievous �nimal and an animal of mischievous
propensities and tend�ncies .
(c) Declarati.on of a Viciaus Animal
The Director m��y find and d�elar� �n animal �o be
a vicious animal. if the afficial has c�use to
believe that an animr��. is a vicious �r►imAl under
Sec, 3-30 (a) of this Arti].c� .
(d) No�iiication o� Declara�ion of a Vf.cious Anim�l
The Director sha11 nuti.fy th� owner of an animal
of irs des:Lgnation as mi.schevioua or vicious and ,
if viciou� , of the requirements �or owners of.
vici.ous anima7.s as set out in Sec . 3-30 (h} �f
th�s Artic�.e. The natic� required herei.n sha12
be served as stated in Sec . 3-35 af �his Ar�iele.
{e) �iearing Request
If i�n ani.�nal is deelared to be vicipus or
mischievous under this Art�.c2e , �he no�iGe sha11
�.c�form the owner o� the animal that A
Detexmina�ian Hearing may Ue requested to contest
Che dec3.�ration. The reques� for a hearing must
be in writing and must be receivad by the
f3irec�or within t�n (IO} days o� the date of the
decl�.ration. Failure to appeal the decl.�tra�ian
wit��i.n �he ten (10) day perfod shall result in
the birecCar' s declRr�tion as £i.nal .
(f} Defense ta Declarstion of Vic�ous Animal
It is a d�fens� to th� determination �hAt an
animal is vicious and ta �tle prasecution af �he
owner of an �nimal previausly declared to be
vic�ous :
{1) if �he person killed, in,�ured, bi��en, or in
fear af in�ury was teasing, Cormenting ,
abuszng , or assaulCing �he animal or has, in
the past, teased , tarmented, abused, ox
assaulted the animal ; or
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(2) if �he person killed, injured, bitC�en, or
�ear of injury was cvmmitCing ar aCtempting -
to commit � cri�ne ; ar
(3} if the domesttc enimal k�lled was at the
time �easir►g, tormenting, abusing, or
assaulCing �he animal. ; or
(4) if �he c�ni.m�1 wae protecti.ng or defendi.ng a
persoc� wi�hin the immedi�te vi.c�ni.ty of tha
�nimal from an un�justi£ier3 a��ack ar
assault ; or
(S) if Che animgl was in,jured and responding to
pain; or
(6) if th� �.nimal was protecting its o£fspring,
i.tself, ar i�s k�nn�lma�es .
(g) Viciou� Ani.mal Regis�ra�ion Requ�.red
The awner o£ an an�mal declar�d v�.ciaus under
this Article sha�l wi.�hin t�n (10} days o� the
da�� of Che fiti��l vici�us r�nimal declar�Cion,
r�gis�er the ani.mal with rhe City.
The owner shall notify �he nirector as soor� as is
reaso�z�bly �ossit�le of discovery �h�t a vicious
animal is loose, s�o.len, un�onfi.ned �.n at�
approved enclosure, has a�txcked ano�hr�r anim�I
or a person, or ha� da.ed•
I� Che owner of a vicious ani.m�l r�loca�es ,
se11s , or gtves away a vicious animal , the owner
shall provide the Direc�or wiCh the n�me, address
and Celephone numb�r of the t�ew owner or location
o� Che n�w enclosure. The new owner must sign &
sworn statem�nt that he wi11 compiy wi.th all o£
Che requiremenCR o� own�rs af vici.aus animals. A
new awner sha11 comply wi�h the requir�ments af
v�cious animal awners with�n Chir�y (30) days af
�uch acquisition.
(h) RequiremenCs v� Vici�us Animal �wnexs
Upon fiva2 deCerminat�on �hat an �nimal is a
, vicious animal , the owner tihereaf, sha}.I :
(1) as soan as is reasonably ��ssible, buC in na
event I�ss tt1an twenty-faur (24) houx�,
cause such vicioug anxmal to be plac�d and
kep� in a proper enc2asure excepC as
otherwi.se specifically permitted h�rein; �tnd
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(2) wi�h'in sixty (b0) days �
present to Che C�.ty a
Certific�te of Public
Liability Insurance in the
amount of one-hundred
thousand dol].ars
($100,000.00) to cover any
damagea caused or which may
be caused by the vi.c�.ous
animal . The insurance shall
be fox� a twelve (12} month
peri�d, sha11 not be
cancelled uiiless the animal.
is no longer kept by �he
owner, and shall provide for
r►o�ice C� �he City of any
car7ce11a�i�n not 1+�ss than
th:irty (30} days prior to
cancellation;
(3} securely muzzle such vicious animal , when .
taken ou�side the enclosure , in a manner
th�t will not cause in,jury �o the vicious
an�.ma� or interfere wi�h its vision or
respira�ion bu� shall prevenC. it from b�ting
any person or anim�l . The vicious animal
mus� be restrai.ned by a suUsta,ntial chain or
cable le�sh hav�.ng a min3.mum tensiie
strength of one thousand (]. ,400) paunds and
sha11 not exce�d si.x �eet (6 ' ) in length;
(4) within ten (10} days , posti a sign on hi.s
premi.ses warn�.ng that there i.s a vi.cious
ani.mal on the pro�er�y. This sign shall be
visible and capable of being �:ead f�om any
public street or highway ad,jacent �o th�
property where the vicious �nimal is
lvcated , and fram �ny aci,�acent private
prop�rty ; and
(S) within thir�� (30) days , cause �he vicioug
animtzl to be spayed or neuCered ; anci
(b} within thirty (30) d�ys , cause th� ani�mal to
wear at a11 times a fluorescent ye1].ow
callar or harness which is af such size �►nd
calor fntensi�y as �c� be visible aC a
distance o� nat� less tht�n fi£ty feet (50' )
by a persotl of ordinary visiot�; and
{7) within thir�y (30) days, display,
immediately below eaeh sign describad in
paragrgph (4) af �his subsection, a �ymbol
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warni.ng a£ Ch� pre��n�e o� the vicious
animal. The sixe and design of such symbol
shall be es her�afCer approved by the City
Council of Ci.ty following recomm�nda�ion of
the Airector.
If the owner af an an�.ma� decla�ed �o be vicious
under this Ar�icle fails Go comply with th�
ownership requirements listed �bov� with�n the
stated per3.od�s, the animal shal�. be euthanized by
an animal shel.ter, animal con�rol agency,
].�censed veteri.n�rian, o� th� Dir�Gtor. An
animal decla�ed to be va.cious under Chis Ar�icl.e
shal]. no� be offered for �dop�l.on or sale and
shall not be m�ved �xom the a�prov�d enclosure or
the Ciry wiChvu� prior writCen na�ification
thereo� to the �ity.
(i) Vicious Animal at Large
Any vicious animal £ound at laxge a£te� �he owner
th�reof has been issued notice that such animal
is vicious m�y be ki1.1�d Uy �ny law ofti.cer
stated in Sec. 3-33 of this Articl.e withouti the
officer having to catch or impautld such �n�mal or
no�ifying the awner of Che �nimal .
(�j ) Licenge Revocation of Vicious ar Mischievoua
n ma
The Director may , after providing opportuni.ty for
a her�ring, revoke a liceczse for �ny ani.mal whose
vw«er tias been i�oti£i.�d that the enimal ha� been
conclusively presumed to be vicipus or
mischievous i� said animal :
(1) is not confin,ed ar i.s �ound running at
large ; or
{2) is a vi.cf.ous animal and is not muzzled as
required herein; flr
(3} bites or a�tem�ts to bite any person or
chases or otherwise attemgt� Co ca�ch a
person; or
(4) afitacks or attempts to ettack any other
animal whEn in violat3.on of any Section or
part o� this Ar�icle ; or
(5) is owned by a persan who has been conviceed
of any violation af federal , State , or 1QCa1
1aw, article , vr rule pertaining �o said
animal ; or
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(b} is vicious and i�s 4wner fails to maintain -
insur�nce �oversge in �h� manner and in Che
amounes as a�� forth in Sec. 3-30 (h) (3)
hereof; or
(7) is vicious and i�s owner does not register
the vicious animal as required in Sec. 3-30
(g) a£ thi.s Article ; or
(8) �.s v�.cious and �ts owner does not buil.d,
obtain or provide an enclosu�'e for rhe
vicious animal and confine �h� vicious
ana.mal withi.n the �nc�osure with�n th�.rty
{34) days af auch nari.fication.
(k) Muzzles Required
Any dag tied ar staked on public proper�y shall
be securely muzzled by the owner i.n a manner that
wi.11 nor cause injury to the anim�l o�r interfere .
with iCS vision or reapire.�ion but sha11 prevei��
it fram biting any pexsan or anima� , FurCher,
ttte owner of any ani.mal which h�ts been
con�lusively pr�sumed t� be vicious sha11 ,
beginni.ng immedi,aCely fo�lowing such
d�termina�ion, muzzle such animal when:
(1} tha animal is t�oC confined in a secure
�nclosure or is of£ the premises of the
owner; anci/or
(2} Ghe animal is on the premises c��� a bcasi.ness
W�1�[1 such btssiness i�� open and/or accessible
to the public.
(1). Exemptiions
The provisions under Sec. 3-34 ot this Article
shall not apply to Any 1aw enforc�m�n� agency
wher� a dog is being used far law enforcern�rtt .
Sec. 3-31 BITCHES IN HEAT
The awner af a bitch dag is in viol�t:ion of �hia
Article i£ �he dog while in heat f..s a� l�rge,
Such bltches in heat sha1,1 be securely confined
by thc owner to . the premises o:E the awc�er in such
a manner as sh�ll ttot create ar c�use to be
crea�ed a nuisance ot any kind to any person ar
persons.
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Sec. 3-32 REPORT OF ANIMAL ATTACKS
Any person having knawl�dge of an animal bite or
scratch or other attack on an individual or of an
anirna� that the person suspects is rabid, shall
�eport the incidenC or animal �o the Director of
the City. The report shall inc�ude the name �nd
address of �ny vict�m and of tihe owner of the
animal , if known, and any other data whiah m�y
aid �n the loca�ing of Clze vic��m or the animal.
The p�rson shall mak� said report as soon as
po86ible� but not later than Cwenty-four (24)
hours from Che time of Ch� incidene .
Se�. 3�33 KILLING ANIMALS WITH RABIES, ETC.
It is hereby made �he du�y o£ �he Ghie£ of Palice
and his cert�f��d officers to extermin�te any and
all animals at large , wh�n said animals are , or
reasonably appear to be, affected wi�h rabias, or
any other infectious , cont�gious , or dnngerous
dis�ase or when an an�mal is attacking , or when
such animal is sick, injured, or in such oCher
condit�on as it may not be expected �o liv� ;
provided Chae any animal suspec�ed o� rabies
shall be killed in such a manner as not ro damage
the br�in. The officer killing such animals ,
6efore disposing of same, �hall report it to the
Director who shall order rhe disposal Qf the
carcass as he deems necessary and sai.d afficer
shall furthex submit a wri�ten report Co the
DirecCor cont�i.ning the facts th�reo£. The
Director shall attemp�. Ca notify th� owner, i€
ltnown or ascertainable from the dag' s license
tag, if any, of the kill.ing prior to disposal ,
which notice shall also include the Dir�ctor' s •
plan of disposal .
S�c. 3-34 �UARAN'rINING OF RABIES SUSP�;�TS
(�) Approved Shel�er
Any ani�nal that has rabies or symptoms �hereaf,
ox Ghr�t bi.res, scratc��es, or a�herwise attacks
any p�rson within �he City sha11 be quar�ntin�d
by the owner of said an�mal. The owner sha11
yuar�ntine the animal as soon as possible, but
not ].a�er than twenty-four (2�+) hours from the
time of the i.ncident . The quaranCin� periad
sha11 be ten (10} days ar lon�er �.n a pub13.G or
other placa of con�in�ment designae�d or appraved
by the T.D.H, or under such condi�ions and in
such a mann�r as may b� prescribed by the T.D.H.
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It shall be � violation of Chis Article for the
own�r or any other person to remove any an�mal
ChaC is required to be quarantined ar euthanized
or which is O�herwise in violation of Chis
Article from the �urisdiction of the C�ty without
writCen consen� f�om Che Director�
(b) Release Animal to Director
The awner, keeper, or p�rsan �n charge o� any
anim�l tha� has rabies , or that has been exposed
to rab�es , or that has sym�toms thereof, or that
has bitten, scratched , or o�herwi�� ArCa�ked any
person ar other anima]. , ar Ghat is qu��.rantin�d a�
a rabies suspec�, shall on dernand, turn over said
ariim�l to the Dixector.
(c} Unvwned Dogs and Catis
At the discretion of Che Director, an unowned dog
o�r est which has bitten a human may be human�Iy
killed in such a mant�er Ch�� �he brai.n is not
muri,lated. The brain sha11 be submitt�d to a
T, D.H. cert�£�ed laboratory fvr rabies diagnosis.
(d) High Risk Animals
If �hE biting anim�l is a high ris�C animal , it
shall be humanely killed and �he bra�.n s�bmitted
for rabi�s testing.
(e) Low ltisk Animals
If the bi�ing ani.mal is tz low risk an�m�1 , �
quarantine ar rabi�s �est will no� b� requir�d
unless Che Directaz' has cause to believ� Che
biting animal i.s xab�.d.
(�) Wild Animals
No wil.d nnimal wi.�l be placed in quarantiae. A11
wild ani.mals involved in bi.�ing incidents will be
humaE�ely killed in such a manner �hat the brain
is not mutilated . Th� brain shall be submi.t�ed
G4 � T.D.H, c�rtifi.ed laboratory far rabies
diag��osis. If �ha b�.�ing ariimal is a high risk
animal , i� sha11 b� hum�nely kill�c3 and �h� brain
subwiCted for rabies .
(g) Exceptions
Any animal inflicCing a sever� b3.te �o an
individual sha11 be humanely lcilled and �he bra�.n
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tested for rabies . An excep�i.on to this '
requirement may be gxanCed by rhe he�lth
authority providing tha follawing cri�er3a are
met :
(1) The biting Animal is a dom�s��.c dog or
domestiic ca.t ; and
{2) it is currently vaccinr�ted r�gainst, rabies ;
and
(3) i� was not in violatian of arty law at the
time o£ the b�.re,
If an excepCian is granted, ���e dog or cat sha�l
b� quarantined in accordanca wi�h �his Articte.
Hawever, home quarantine is prohibited.
(h). Head 8ubmi�ted - Quarantine
If Che biting animal is not a dog or �aG or is
not included �n (c) , {d) , {e) , or (f) of this
Section, the biting animal will b� humat�ely
killed &I1C� the brain tes�ed for rabies or the
health authoriCy may require the an�.mal. �o be
quaranCin�d for thir�y {30) days as an
altern�tive to killing and testi.ng.
(i) H�me Quarantine
Whenever and wherever in this Axti.cle an �nimal
is required to be impounded or confined in
quarant�ne , the time , pla.ce , anci method of
�.mpoundm�nt or confinemen� sh�ll be in accord�nce
with ttie rules and regula�ions o� T. D,H, and the
City; hawever, the owner of th� animal may
request permissi.on from the Directar for home
quaranti.ne if the follow�.ng cri�eria can be meC :
(1) secura quar�ntin� �acilities are available
at the home of rhe animal ' s ow�zer, and ar�
cer�ified by the Di.rec�dr as such; and
(2} th� anima� is currently vHCeinated against
rabies ; and
(3) Che Uir�ctor ar a licensed veterinari.an
observes the an�.ma1 at least on the firs�
and las� day o£ the quarantiine p�riod. If
tih� animal becomes ill during the
observati�n �eriod, the D�.reGCOr sha11 be
notified by the person having possession af
the art�.mal. At �he �nd o£ the abservati�n
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period the release from quarantin� must be �
accomplished i.n wri�ing; and
(4) Che animal was nat in violation of any law,
ordinance, or rule at the time of tihe bitE
or at Che time of ordered coi�finem�nC ; and
(S) the owner of the animal was n�C in violation
of any law, art�cl.e , or rule at the time of
the biCe or at the time of the or�lered
confinement .
(�) Submi��ed to �,aboratory
Any a�ii.mal order�d c�nf in�ci in qut��ant tne that
cannot be mainCained or placed �n aeeure
quara��tine , shall be iium�nely d�stroyed and ttie
brain submitted to a T. D. H. cer�ified
1�boraCOry for rabies diagnosis . The own�r of t�n
ai�ima2 which has b�en declnred dangerous or
vicious , �ha� Uites a pex'son, shall upon demand,
�urn over the an�mal to Che Direc�or. The
Director shr�ll humanely kill Ch� r�nim�l and the
br�i.n sha11 b� suUmiCted for rabies examin�xtion.
(k) F�es and Cost
Transportat�.on, capture, laboratory cost ,
veC�rinari�n fees , impoundment or quart�ntine
cost, euthanasia, bc�dy disposal , and any �nd a11
o�her fees , costs, charges, and dutfes shall be
the dir�ct responsibility of Che animal owner Qr
custodian . Failure of �he owner ta pay suGh
�osts and fees shall cvnsCi�uCe n vialation af
this Article.
(1} Released or Moved Fram Quarant�ne Prohibited
Na animal shall be rele�sed or moved from �he
place of approved confinem�nt , excepC by rhe
Directar, until after tih� Cen (10) day quarantine
period and then only �iter insgection af the
animal has been made and i�s release a�prov�d by
the Directax.
(m) Vaccination of Qu�trantined Ani.mals
Na anim�l con�ined or quaran�ined as a rabies
suspect as requfred herei.� sha11 b� iven a
r�bies vaccinativn until a£ter the �en �10) clay
quarantin� period. All unvaccinated animals
shall �hen be vaccinated .
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(n} Rabies Suspec�ed
It a quarantined anima� i� found to be r�bid or
i£ in th� opinion of the Director or
veterinArian, is suspec�ed of b�ing rab�d, Che
Director sha11 humanely d�stroy the animal o�r
cause the animal to be humanely destrayed and the
brain submitted to a T,D.H. certified laboratory
£ox rebies diagnosis .
Sec. 3-35 NC}TICE OF IMPOUNDMENT
As soon �s poss�b�e �f�er an animal hAS been
delivered to or picked up by the Di.rec�or, a
recorc� of sai.d an�.mal will be recorded. Tha
recar�l shall include a description of each
animal , wheCher bearfng a license tag or no� , and
the number af Che tag ancl Ch� name o� Ch� person
registering �he �nim�.l in e�ch case where the
�nimal bcars a license tag. In case the ani.mal
besrs � licec�se tag , the Directior sha11 notify
the person �o wham such license tag was issued.
The owner of said an�.mal may b�. notified in
person, te].ephone, or written notice left at his
iast knawn resi.dence . Th� owner shall b� deemed
not�.fied upoc� mailing of said l���er or posfial
cnrd or leaving of said wriC��n notice whether
the own�r of �he animal receives the norice or
not.
Sec. 3-36 RFLFASE OF QLIARANTINED AND IMPOUND�D ANIMALS
If �a quaranti.ned or impounded �nxmal is found to
be free from rabies or othe� infecCious or
c�,ntagious di.seases , the Director sh�ll release
it to �he owner £ollowing the quarantine or
impoundment periad es sp�citied in �his Article �
i.�:
(1) The owner pays such impoundment fees as may
be es�ablished from t�.me to �ime by the
Council of City £or each animal so redeemed ,
in additiion ta any tax ar �ine. No wild or
exo�ic an�mal shall be rel�ased excepC to
persons who qualify and comply w�.�h tihe
requi.rements o� �t�is Ar�icle; and
{2) The owner redeeras �iis animal within five (5)
days , if s�uch animal is licensed and is
wearing a �ic�nse tag, ar within sev�nty-Cwa
(72) hours if such animal i.s noC licenseci or
ia not wearing a license �ag, fo}.lowing
no�ice thereof af capCur� and/or
impoundment ; and
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(3} th� owner of a dog or ca� has an unexpired
rabies vaccinatiion certiffcaC� and license
for the enimal ; or
(4} �he dog or cat i� vaccinated againsC rabies
by a licensad veterinarian at Che owner' s
Exp�nse and a licens� for the animal is
obCained ; and
(S) Che owner presents prop�r iden�ification and
proo� of own�rship; and
(b) a11 fees , costs , or ch�rges i�ncurred ht�ve
been p�.id by the owner af the anf.mal .
Sec, 3-37 DISPOSAL OF QUARANTINED ANA �M1'4UNDED ANIMA�S
{a) Owner Fa�.ls tp C1aim
The Director may se11 �or not�-experim�ntal ar �
research purposes and retain the praceeds , keep ,
gran�, or humanely destroy or destroy in such �z
manner as th� �irector may de�m necessary, under
the GircumsCances , any animAl tha� the owner or
custadiHn does not t�ke poss�ssion of as prav:ided
in Sec . 3-3b an or before the third day followf.ng
Che final day of quarantine or on or before the
third day following no�ice of impoUndmert�.
(b) Sic1c or �n�uxed Animals
It is expressly prov3.ded Chat fn the c�s� of
dis�ased, sick, in�uxad, or otherwi.se unhealthy
animals imppunded under �h�se regt�lations , other
th�n Chos� affected ar �haught to b� affected by
�abies , it shall be unnecessary tv await the
expiration of the impounded or rede�pGion period
b�£ore disposing at such an�.ma].s if, under �he
eircums��nces , the Director dete�rmines that it
would be inhum�ne to fa3.1 �o dispose of any such
an�mal. .
Sec . 3-38 DISpQBAL OF CARCASS�S
(a) Disposal M�thad .
A1]. anim�ls shall be ciisposed df in �uch place
anci in such manner ss may b� designated or
gr�s�ribed by the T.D.H. and the City.
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(b) Ferson Responsible
'The own�r ar pErson having control or charge df
any anfmal before or a� tihe time of the animal ' s
death shal�. b� totally responsibl.e for the
disposal of �he animal c�resss and shall con�act
the City �or directiot� for the disposal oE said
c�rcass .
(c) Fee, Cost} or Charg�s
A11 feea , CbS�S � or char�es incurred in the
disposal of the �nima� carcass sha11 be the
responsibility of the �nimal awner or person
having charge or control of said �nima� ati Che
time of or grior �p the animal ' s death.
(d) Disposal Within Forty-eight (48} Hours
The carcasses of all animrals shall b� properly
dispased o£ i.n accord�nce with �he provi.sions of
this Article as soon �ts possible, buC under no
circumst�nces later th�3n forty-eighr (GS) hours
after death.
(�) Own�r Not IdenGified
�f Che owner of the de�d animal cannot be
idenCified , the property owner ar the per�on
having charge or con�rai of �he property
cot�taining the carc�ss shalJ. be responsible �or
the carcass disposal and is sub�ect Go a11
provisions contai.ned her�in. I� the owner of th�
animal is lacgted or identified after carcass
disposal has been effected said owner sha11
reimburse• the prc�perty awner or person dispasfng
of th� carcass and shall be subject to all costs ,
canditiions , and penal�ies contai.ned in this
Article.
Sec. 3-39 NUMBER OF DOGS AND CATS LIMITED
(a) Private Premises
�t sh�ll be unlawful for any person ro keep, ,
harbor, possess, maintain, ar A�1aW to be kept,
harbored, possessed, or mainrain�d mor� �han four
(�+) dogs or fc►ur (4) cats or a e4mbination of
said animals with the to�al numb�r �xceeding four
(4) , aver �hree (3) months old, upon or wi�hin
any premises own�d , accupied, ar under the
control of such person wi�hin the City except
where apecifically �xempt in Sec. 3-39 (c) of
thi,� Article.
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(b} Mu1t�.p1e Dwellings �
It sha11 b� urilawful for any person to keep,
harbor, possess , maintain, or allow to be kept ,
harbored, possessed , or maintained more than two
(2) dogs or Cwo (2} ca�s or � combination of said
�nimals wi�h Che total, number exceeding �.wo (2) ,
over three {3} months old, upon any premises or
witihin Any apartment of � multiple dwellin�
s�ructure within the City.
(c) Litters
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Only on� (1) litter from �nimals permit�ed under
Sec . 3-39 (a� (b} of th3.s Art#.cle shall be
al.lowed at any given �ime.
{d) Exemntions
The provisions of this Section limitiag �he
number of Animals shall not apply to the
fallawing :
(1.) Veterinary Hospitals
(2} PeG Shaps
(3) K�nnels
(4) Circuses
{5) Anima�. Shelters
(b) Hobby breeding acCivities conducted on
tracts of land o� not less �han five (5)
�cres , provided t�iat the �otal numb�r of
" �nimais sha}.1 n�t �xceed tiwo (2) per acre ur
twelve (12) , whichever is less . Provided
further, all enclosures or other kanne�
fac�.liCies uti.lized by hobby breeders
operating pursuan� to this paragraph shall
be located and canstruct�d so as �o pro��ct
ad,jacent praperty awners from noise and aix�
pallution whicti may result from such
bre�ding act3.v�Cies .
Sec . 3�44 K�EpYNG OF WILD 0� EX�TIC ANIMALS PROHIBITED W�TH
PTION � .
Th� primary purpose and intent of this Section �.s
Ca protect the public 's heelth, saf.ety, and
welfare. In �his endeavor the D�.r�cCor shall
develop ru3es and re�ulations which 1�mi� wild
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. r�nd/or exo�ic animals within �he City to par�ons !
who have th� knowledge , expertise, snd abil�.ty of
animal c�re �nd the grounds , �'aGilities , and
equipmen� to cr�re for such an�m8ls . Such rules
and regulations shall be submitted to the City
Couricil for �pproval. Following such approval ,
it shail be unlawful for �ny persQn to own, keep,
or haxbor a wild or ExoCic animal excep� in
accordance with this ArCicl� and Che rulea �nd
regulations regarding the keeping of exot�.c
snimals adopCed pursuan� her�to. Y� is also the
purp4se and int�nt af C.his Section to prevent Che
owning, kaeping, or harborin� of wild and/or
exotic animals as pe�� within the City.
(a) Possession ��rohibited
It shall be unlawful for any person to buy, se11 ,
possess , keep, permi.� , suffer, cause, or allow
any w�.ld or exoti.c animal upon or within any
premises within �he Ci�y excepC as permiGted
herei n.
(U) ExoCic Ani.mal Permit
The Director may issue an Exotic Animal Permi.t
only as authorized by �he rules and regulaCions
regardin� exoCic animals as herein provided for.
(c) Temporary Permit
The DirecCor may i.ssue a tecnporary perm�t for the_
keep�.ng, care, and protecti.on o� an in��nt animal
naCive �o this area which has be�n deemed to �e
homeless or injured. The application for a
�emporary permit sh�ll be accomp anied with a .
letter ar s�atement af approval fram Che T�xas
Departmenr of Parks snd Wi.ldlife.
(d) Exce tp ions
Thi.s Section shs1l not be construed to apply �o
veterinary hospitals ar zoolog�.csl p�rks ,
performing an�.mal exhibitions or circuses which
have appli.ed far and rec�ived � permit £rom the
Direc�or as provided for and requ�red in Chis
Arti.c].e.
Sec. 3-�+� 1t�:LEASING OR DUMPING 0�' ANIMALS
(a) Vi,oJ.a�ion �o �ump
Tt sha7.�. be a viola�ion of this ArL-fcle �or nny
person Co dump, releasE, or abandon any animal on
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the City. An animal shall be consic3ered
abandoned if th� owner has not prov�ded care
including faod, water, or shelter, for �hree (3j
or more consecutive days .
(b) Person Havir►g Knowled�e of Dumpin�
Any person having knowledge af any anima], wtti.ch
has been or #.s believ�d to have be�n dumped,
released, or abandoned sha11 so notiify �he
p�.�ector �nd shal� give a11 pert�.nen� infarmation
including d�scripti.on and lac�z�ion of th� animal
and the name, address , car license number, or Any
other a.nformaCion or description of rhe person
wha dumped, released, ar abandoned th� an�.mal , if
known.
(c) Kee�ing2 Harboring, or Feeding_ Srrays
Any person whn keeps , harbors , feeds , �shelters ,
or oCherwise allows �ny stray animal or any
animal which has been dumped, released, or
abandon�d, ro remain on Che person' s proper�y �or
three (3) or more days wi�hout noti�y�.ng th�
City, shall hereby be deemed �he owner of said
animal .
Sec . 3-42 1'UBLIC NUISANCE
(a) �'ai.�ure to Exercise Proper Care
Ev�ry owner shail eYerc�.s� proper cere �znd
conCrol of his snimal or animals and the premises
where said anirnals are kegt to prevent them from
becoming a public nuisance.
(b) Condi.tian Constitutes Nuisance
AlZ of the follawing condi�ions , siGuatians , or
oGCUrrences are hereUy declared to be a public
nuisaiice and constitutas failure o� tihe owner to
exercise proper care and control of hi.s animal
and/ar the premises where said animal or animals
are or have been k�pt :
(1) Any animal wY�ich Curns over garba�e -
containers or scatters garbage or which
otherwis� dacaages private or public proper�y;
(2) Any anima� at large or free-roaming off o�
privaCe properCy own�d or con�rolled by the
owner t�iereu�;
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(�) Any anima]. which barks , whines , howls, or
makes oCher sou�zds or noises in an
exc�ssive, continuous, or untimely fash�.on;
or
(4) Any buildf.ng , room, cage, kennel, yard, run,
or atty other place or fa�ility where �r►imals
are kept or herbored which is noti maintained
in a clean and ��ni�ary condition so as Co
preven� abnoxious odors , �he attracti.on,
breedirig, ar potenti.al. breeding of flies ,
the �CCraction, harboring, �or breeding of
rodents, ar potential bre�ding of rod�n�s or
ttie creation Qf any other publi.c heal�h
nu�.�en�ea .
Sec. 3-43 DUTIES o� D�R�C�ro�
Und�r authority vf Che Ci�y Cauncil , the Director
shali enfor�e any and all regulations o£ th�.s �
Article in any anc3 a11 pa�ts of th�. City as is
ne�essary to c�ntrol the animal papul�t�on and
prvtec� �he �lEA�.t�1 and safeCy of ttie citizens o£
rhe City. In furtherance thareof, Che Directar
sha11 :
(a) Collect �'ees
Collect all fe�s set by the City Gouncil
necessary ta recover the easts incurxed in
�neeC�ng the requiremenrs of �his Article . The
Director may furth�r collect for the cred�tor aiI
unpaid cost, fees , or charges incurred by �he
animal whi.le �.n violation af this Article.
(b) Make �nspecCions
Mak� all inspections required in this ArCicle.
{c) To Take U and Im ound
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Take up and impound, ar cause to be t�ken up or
impoundad, in �h� m�nner autho�iz�d by 1aw, all
animals i.n �he City which are in violat�.on of
this Ax�tiiGle. The Director may �rap, capture,
shoot, �ranquilize, or us� any other means or
metihods that may be deemed necessary and prudent
to per�orm the du�ies imposed herein. Any person
who has control ar possession aE any ani.mal which
is in violation of this Article shall , upon
decnand, �urn over such animal to the DirecCar.
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Sac. 3��+�+ D�R�CTOR MAY PR4MULGATE RULES -
The Di.xector shall Iiave the power, w�,�h the
apQroval of the Ci�y Counci.I , �o pre�cribe and
promulgaCe such rul�s and �egulations , not
inconsistent with any 1aw of rhe State or this
Article, as may be d��med neceasary Co prot�ct
the h�alth and safe�y of Che people and to
effectively perform �he duties imposed herein.
�ec. 3-�+5 �N�'ORCEMENT
The provisions of this Article sha11 be enforced
by �he Director or his deleg��ed represen�ative.
It sha1.1 be a vialati.on c�f thf.s A��icle to
interfex� with the birectar or his delegated
repres�ntatives in the performance of their
duCies ,
Sec. 3-46 APPEAi.S �'KOM DECISI4N 4F DIRECTOR
Whenever in Chis Ar�icle provision is made for a
hearing before the D�rector, any person aggrieved
by the decision ot the Director fvllowing such
hearing may appeal same ta �h� City Council by
giving not�.ce thereof, served upon the C��y
Secretary, within seven�y-two (72) hours
fal�owing the date th� decision was so rendered.
The CiCy Council sha11 hold a hearing on the
appeal wirhin thirty (30) days fol�owing noti�e
oE appeal . Any notice of �ppeal shall be served
in wriring , sCaGing the in��rest af the person
appeali�ng, �he reason for the appeal , and t�
general descrip�ion of th� fnctual grounds upon
which Che appel�.ant contends Che d�cision o£ the
Dir�c�or was incarrect .
SeC� 3-G7 �SSUANCE OF C�TATIONS
In addition to or in lieu of impounding an anitnal
whi.ch is in vi.dlation or has viol�ted any Section
or Subsection of this Article, or in addiCion to
or in lieu of suspens3on ar revocation of a
license or permit , the Dir��tor or any peace
officer may issue Co the owner of such ani.rnai or
holder of such I�.cenae or permit a no�ice of
via�.ati.on and shall fil� a complaint r-elating
thereta with the Munic3pal Cc�urt of �he City.
Upon conviction of a v#.ola,tion of this Artiicl�,
the owner shall be punished as provic3ed i.n Sec.
3�48 of this Article.
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Sec. 3-�+S PENALTY
Any perso�l who shall �ntentionally, lcnowi.ngly,
recklessly, vr with criminal negligonce comm�.t
any act prohibiCed or made or declared to be
unlawful by this Article or fail. �o perform any
aet required by this Ar��.c�.e sha11 be deemed
guilCy of a misdemeanor and, upon convi.cCi.on
�h�reof, shall b� fined in an amount not to
exceeed two thousanci dollara ($2,400} . Each day
any such violation sha11 continue to exi�C sha11
constitu�e a separate offense. "
Section 3. SEVERABILITY
In the event any sec�ion, paragraph, subdivision, clause,
phrase, pxovision, sentence, or part of this Ordinance or �h�
applicatiion o� the same �a any persQn or c�.xcumst�nc� ahall for
any reason be ad3udged invalid or h�1d unconstitutional by a
caurt of competen� ,jurisdictian, it sha11 nofi a£fect, impair,
or invalidaC� �his Ordinance as a whole or any par� or
prov�sion hereo� a�her than the part declared to be invalid or
unconsti�utional. ; snd the City Council of Che Ci�,y of
Fr�endawoad, T�xas , d�c�.ares rhat it woul.d have passed each and
every p�rr of �tZe s�me no�withs�anding th� omission of nny such
part �hus dec�ar�d to be invalid or uncons�i�urional , or
whether there be ane vr more parts .
SecC�.dn G. REPEALER
AI1 other oxdin�nces or p�rCs of ordinances i.nconsistent or
iiz conflicC herewi.�h are, to the extent of such incansistency
or conflict, hereby repealed.
Section S. EFFECTIV� DATE
Th�s px'd�nanGe sh�c11 be in full force and effect £rom and
�fCer i�s passage and its �ubliaatian as provid�d by 1aw.
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FASSED AND APPRO'�ED on first readin,g thi.s 6th day
d.� March � 1�$$.
PASSED, API'ROVED, AND AUOPTED on secand and finnl reading
this 2oth day of March � ig$4 •
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Deloris McKe zie , CMC
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