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. , . Animal & Pet Ordinance Page 2 07/14/94 l. NllMRRR OF IXGS The JVICIX: proposal would allow up to six (6) dogs under a hobby kennel license pe:rmit and ll'Ore upon approval of an exerrption. Staff is concerned that allowing ll'Ore than three (3) dogs creates p:>tential llilisance problEmS within the residential districts. There is also sam concern about whether a hobby breeder nay in fact be considered a hare occupation. Staff would support allowing a l!BXimum of three (3) dcgs on a kennel license and up to three (3) ll'Ore under a special exerrption. 2. AGE OF IXGS The JVICIX: proposal has increased the l!BXimum age of dogs to four (4) rronths. Staff had previously recarrrEI1ded three (3) rronths. This three (3) rronth age was recanrended because ll'Ost puppies . are old enough to be separated fran their ll'Other. Puppies and kittens are also old enough to be vaccinated for rabies at three (3) rronths. (see 06-07-94 letter) By allowing a change to four (4) rronths, the hobby breeders would be allowed to keep ll'Ore dcgs for a longer pericd of t:irre. Staff would recarrrEI1d the three (3) rronth age. 3. RABIES The letter from Mr. Vanek raises several questions about rabies vaccinations and diseases. Attached you will find a copy of the m::del rabies ordinance. Dr. Vanek has indicated that our ordinance is out dated and needs ffi3.j or revisions. He has suggested that all reference to rabies =trol be raroved fran Chapter 5 and be placed in its own Chapter. 4. IMFD1JNI:lVIENT Section 5-68 of the current Ordinance addresses Irrpoundrrent fees. The Ordinance allows the City to collect fees for the irrpoundrrent of danestic aninals. Staff has not been charging an inpoundrrent fee as it was unaware of one previously being adopted by the City Council. As part of the research on this . llElIDrandum, staff found Resolution #87-66 which as part of the ----.---.....------ --