Number
250028
Version
SUBSTITUTE 3
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN, MOORE, SPIKER, TAYLOR AND BURGELIS
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to the ethical treatment and ownership of animals.
Section
60-5-1 am
78-1-1 rp
78-1-1 cr
78-1-1.5 cr
78-1-1.6 cr
78-1-1.7 cr
78-1-9.5 cr
78-1-15.5 cr
78-1-28.5 cr
78-1-29.5 cr
78-1-32.5 cr
78-1-33.2 cr
78-1-34.2 cr
78-1-38 cr
78-1-39 cr
78-1-41 cr
78-5-3 rc
78-5-5 cr
78-7-4 cr
78-7-5 cr
78-7-6 cr
78-7-7 cr
78-7-8 cr
78-17-6 cr
78-21-2 rc
78-31-9 cr
78-31-10 cr
78-55-6-a am
Analysis
This ordinance revises code provisions relating to the care, control, and ownership of
animals. The ordinance updates definitions, adjusts limits on the number of animals
permitted per household, establishes requirements for residential breeding activity and
the transfer of animals, and requires microchipping for dogs and cats. It revises
procedures for reclaiming impounded animals, sets standards for tethering and outdoor
housing, and updates penalty and enforcement provisions. The ordinance aligns local
regulations with applicable state law and contemporary animal care standards.
Body
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The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 60-5-1 of the code is amended to read:
60-5. Animal Impoundment Fee.
1. The basic fee for the repossession of an impounded animal shall be [[$75.]]>>$25. <<
Part 2. Section 78-1-1 of the code is repealed.
Part 3. Section 78-1-1, 1.5, 1.7, 9.5, 15.5, 28.5, 29.5, 32.5, 33.2, 34.2, 38, 39, and 41 of
the code is created to read:
78-1. Definitions.
1. ACCIDENTAL LITTER means a litter that was not intentionally bred, planned,
facilitated, or allowed for the purpose of sale, distribution, or other commercial activity at
the time breeding occurred, and that is not the result of repeated or negligent failure to
take reasonable steps to prevent breeding, including failure to separate, contain, or
sterilize animals, as described in sub. 6.5.
1.5. ANCHOR SWIVEL means a ...
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