Item Coversheet

Council Communication

Department: Legal
Case/Project No.:
Submitted by: Graham Jura 		Ordinances 6556 and 6557
ITEM 6.A.		Council Action: 4/10/2023
Description

Ordinance 6556 to amend Chapter 4.20, Animal Control, Article I "Humane Animal Treatment and Control" of the 2020 Municipal Code of Council Bluffs, Iowa by amending Section 4.20.020 "Definitions-Animal Control" to redefine "Farm Animal". 

 

Ordinance 6557 to amend Chapter 4.20, Animal Control, Article III "Regulation of Farm Animals" of the 2020 Municipal Code of Council Bluffs, Iowa by amending Section 4.20.280 “Permit Required"; enacting new Section 4.20.285 “Consent of Property Owner”; amending Section 4.20.310 “Appeal of Revocation”; retitling and amending Section 4.20.340 “Disposal of Refuse”; amending Section 4.20.350 “Fence Required”; retitling and amending Section 4.20.360 “Distance From Dwellings”; enacting new Section 4.20.365 “Zoning Limitations and Required Lot Size for Farm Animals” and amending Section 4.20.370 “Numbers Limited”; Section 4.20.390 “Food Storage" and Section 4.20.400 “Nonapplicability”.

Background/Discussion

These amendments address existing conflicts within the CBMC itself, clarifies the definition of farm animals, defines number limitations of species allowed, delineates them into groups relevant to property size requirements and applicable zoning restrictions, and reflects modern urban fowl/livestock practices for municipalities. It is in the best interest of the City to amend these Chapters to create consistency throughout CBMC. 
Recommendation

Approval is recommended. 
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionTypeUpload Date
Ordinance-red line versionOther3/30/2023
Ordinance 6556Ordinance4/5/2023
Ordinance-red line versionOther3/31/2023
Ordinance 6557Ordinance4/5/2023