HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2600 - Amends Sec. 10.04.100, 10.04.120 and 10.04.150, animal control (10.04)CITY OF MARYSVILLE
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE AMENDING
MARYSVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 10.04.100, 10.04.120 and
10.04.150 RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS.
WHEREAS; in an effort to encourage animal owners to license their dogs and cats
and to provide significant penalty for failing to license dogs and cats;
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.MMC 10.04.100,120 and 150 are hereby amended to read as follows:
10.04.100 Licensing required
It shall be a civil infraction for any person,finn or corporation to own,possess,
harbor or otherwise be the custodian of any dog or cat over the age of three months within
the city unless the person,finn or corporation has first procured a license therefor as
provided in this chapter. The license tag shall be attached to the animal's collar so that the
animal may be returned to the owner. The animal owner will be responsible for any costs
regarding a licensed but not tagged animal.
The penalties for failing to license a dog or cat pursuant to this section are $150 for
each offense in the 2005 calendar year and $250 for each offense after December 31, 2005.
(Ord. 2404 §1,2002;Ord. 2013 §10, 1995).
10.04.120 License fees.
The citizens residing with in the city limits of Marysville shall pay the following fees for
li d hi hpeticensesun er t s c apter:
Unaltered - not spay or neutered or implanted $25.00 per year;seniors age 60 and older,
with a microchip - dogs or cats $15.00 per year. No life time license.
Implanted with a microchip $10 per year
Neutered or spayed dogs or cats Free and a life time license
Replacement of metal tags $5.00
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Documentation from a veterinarian or other sufficient medical proof must be provided
when licensing a neutered or spayed dog or cat. The city council may revise any or all
license fees by resolution. (Ord. 2404 §1,2002;Ord. 2013 § 12, 1995).
10.04.150 Dogs and cats -Impoundment -Redemption - Fees.
(I)The animal control officer of the city may impound dogs and cats which fall in one or
more of the following categories:
(a) Those dogs or cats which are not licensed pursuant to this chapter;
(b) Those dogs or cats which do not exhibit the identification tag required by this
chapter;
(c) Stray animals as defined by this chapter;
(d) Biting dogs or cats as defined by this chapter;
(e) Vicious dogs as defined by this chapter;
(f)Dogs or cats in heat which are running at large;
(g) Noisy dogs and cats as defined by this chapter;
(h)Trespassing dogs and cats as defined by this chapter;
(i) Dogs or cats running in packs;
G)Chasing or intimidating dogs or cats as defined in this chapter;
(k) Dogs or cats habitually running at large in violation of this chapter;
(I)Dogs and cats which are declared public nuisances, but which have not been
abated pursuant to this notice;
(m) Dogs and cats which are voluntarily surrendered to the animal control officer
by any person who purports to be the owner of the same, or by any person who
declares that the animals are stray animals, as defined by this chapter.
(2) The animal control officer shall use his best efforts to notify the owner of the animal
impounded pursuant to this section. The owner shall be responsible for paying the financial
obligations below:
(a) The impound recovery fee assessed to the city by the Everett Animal Shelter or
other applicable agency,if the owner has not already reimbursed the city for said fee; and
(b) The sum equal to the current rate charged the city by the applicable agency for
room and board during the period of impoundment; and
(c) The appropriate license fee if the animal has not been previously licensed; and
(d) Any and all delinquent court fines with respect to the animal.
If an animal is sold pursuant to this chapter, the net proceeds from the sale shall offset the
accrued obligation of the animal's owner with the exception of delinquent court fines.
(Ord. 2404 §1,2002;Ord. 2013 §15, 1995).
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Section2.Severability.Ifanysection,subsection,sentence,clause,phraseor word
of this ordinanceshouldbe heldto be invalidor unconstitutional bya court of competent
jurisdiction,such invalidityor unconstitutionality thereofshallnotaffectthe validityor
constitutionality of anyothersection,subsection,sentence,clause,phraseor word ofthis
ordinance.
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PASSEDbythe CityCounciland APPROVED bythe Mayorthis '2..'-1 dayof
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CITYOF MARYSVILLE
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Dennis K.Kendall,Mayor
:w~GERRYBECR;CitY Clerk
Approved as to form:
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GRANT K.WEED,City Attorney
Date of Publication:/012-("105
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Effective Date (5 days after publication):10131/05
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