HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #3787 ORDINANCE NO. 3787
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING TITLE 7 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIrPAL CODE
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BY ADDING CHAPTER 7.10 RELATING TO SPAY,NEUTER Ar MICROCHIP
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The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Title 7 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended
by adding Chapter 7.10, said chapter to read as follows:
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SPAY,NEUTER, ANDXMICROCHIP
PROGRAM FOR DOGS AND CATS
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7.10.010 Spay and neutering,of dogs and cats.
7.10.020 Unaltered dog or cat requirements. Q.
7.20.030 Proof of Exemp tifon
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7.10.040 Microchip identification of dogs and cats
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7.10.010 Spay and neutering ofidLs and cats. No person may own, keep, or harbor a dog
or cat over the age of four months in violation of this section unless such person pays an
unaltered animal fee as setjorth by resolution of the City Council or qualifies for an
exemption under Section 7,h.020 of this chapter.
7.10.020 Unaltered dog or cat requirements. An owner or custodian of an unaltered dog
or cat over the age of/four months must demonstrate the animal is exempt from spay or
neuter by one or all of the following conditions:
(a) A veterinarian determines the surgery is unsafe due to age or condition of the
animal.
(b) The animal is a law enforcement dog and is used by a law enforcement agency for
law enforcement purposes.
(c) The'animal is a service dog that assists the disabled.
(d) The animal is a"competition" dog or cat.
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1. The exemption of "competition" animals allows legitima dog or cat
breeders the opportunity to continue that activity. A "competition" animal
is a dog or cat which is used to show, compete or breed, and which is
recognized by and registered with an approved dog or catibreed registry.
2. In addition, the owner of a "competition" animal must"comply with one of
the following:
i. Compete in at least one sanctioned dog or cat show or sporting
competition every two years;
ii. Earn a title in their area of competition from a sanctioning dog or cat
registry; '
iii. Be a member of a purebred dog or cat breed club representing their
animal's specific breed. The club"must be approved by OCACS,
which maintains and enforces a code of ethics for animal breeding.
7.10.030 Proof of Exemption. When licensing a do"g or cat that has not been altered, a
Huntington Beach resident shall provide proof of an exemption. The following documents
will be considered as support to a waiver of the requirement to alter a pet:
(a) A signed letter from a veterinarian verifying and providing medical support for
claims that altering would put the anim 1 at significant physical risk;
(b) Verification of law enforcement status from the law enforcement unit employing
the animal; '
(c) A certification from a qualified'training organization verifying that the animal has
been trained and is employed s a service animal;
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(d) Proof of participation in a sanctioned dog or cat show or sporting competition (e.g.
receipt for entry fee, certificate indicating participation, proof of title earned as a
result of competition, etc};
(e) Proof of the owner's membership in an OCACS-approved purebred dog or cat club
representing the breed of the dog or cat to be licensed.
7.10.040 Microchip identification of dogs and cats. The purpose of requiring
microchipping is to provide a reliable method of identifying pets for a successful owner
reunification process.
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No person may own, eep, or harbor a dog or cat over the age of four months that does not
have a microchip identification device. The owner or custodian of a dog or cat must
provide appropriates documentation of microchipping upon the request the City or its
designee. Exceptions will be considered when there exists a signed letter from a
veterinarian verifying and providing medical support for claims that implanting a
microchip would put the animal at significant physical risk.
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SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of HLington Beach at
a regular meeting thereof field on the day of , 200_
Mayor
ATTEST: 1NIT D D APPROVED:
n&jC Ge cam,
City Clerk Police Chief
REVIEWED AND APPROVED:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City A inistrator City Attorney
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