To enhance community awareness of our city codes, we periodically share information derived directly from these regulations. This initiative aims to empower citizens with knowledge rather than enforce penalties for non-compliance. One of the key reminders we would like to highlight today is the requirement for Domestic Animal Nuisance.
Sec. 6-39 – Domestic animal nuisance.
(a)Prohibited generally; exception. No livestock shall be kept within the city except for the purposes of the animal industry and shall be limited to prescribed areas.
(b) Cleanliness standards; responsibility. Where any person shall keep any cattle, horses, mules, swine, goats, chickens or other domestic fowl within the corporate limits of the city, the lot, stall, barn, stable, hen house, pen or other place where the same are kept shall be regularly cleaned and kept in a sanitary condition. The person having custody of such animal or fowl shall be responsible for compliance with this section.
(c) Proximity to residences; responsibility of custodian. No person shall keep any cattle, horses, mules, hogs (includes Vietnamese pigs), goats, chickens or other domestic fowl in any stall, barn, stable, hen house, pen or other building or enclosure, nor shall the same be regularly hitched, tied or otherwise kept within 100 feet of any house occupied as a residence within the city. The person having custody of such animal or fowl shall be responsible for compliance with this section.
We encourage residents to familiarize themselves with all city codes to avoid unintentional violations. For any questions or clarifications about this or other requirements, please do not hesitate to contact City Hall at (850) 638-6350. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated.
