Agenda Date: 06/04/2024
Subject:
Title
Ordinance 13-2024: An ordinance on second reading amending the city code, Chapter 2 Dogs and Cats of Title 6 Police Regulations
Body
From:
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager
Prepared by:
Reid Betzing, City Attorney
Presentations:
Reid Betzing, City Attorney
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this ordinance is to update our city code to reflect changes at state law adopted by DORA regarding who may administer pet vaccinations as well as local changes recently made by city council pertaining to pet limits.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
High Quality Governance
DISCUSSION:
In 2022, a DORA proposed bill continued the Colorado Veterinary Practice Act with some amendments. For purposes of discussion, the bill and subsequent revisions provided licensing regulation for veterinary technicians. One of the changes was to allow for veterinary technicians under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian to administer rabies vaccines. As such the city's code is being amended to reflect this change.
The other change for consideration is in relation to the city's recent changes to the Unified Land Use Code concerning pet limits. On March 5, 2024, city council amended the city's code from no more than 3 pets to allow for up to 5 pets with the caveat being that no more than 3 of the pets could be dogs, cats, or rabbits or any combination exceeding 5 total pets. This change requires another change to occur in the city's code.
BACKGROUND:
Prior Actions or Discussions
Ordinance 01-2024 was passed by city council on March 5, 2024, amending the city code regarding pet limits. This ordinance, 13-2024, was passed on first reading at the May 21, 2024 council meeting.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approving the proposed amendments to provide for consistency with state law and among other areas of the city's code.
ALTERNATIVES:
Council may elect to approve one or both, or neither, of the proposed amendments.
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