HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Ordinance 2012-15CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2012-15
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21005 OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE
REGARDING THE DEFINITION FOR FARM ANIMALS (2012019)
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Amendment. Section 21005.02 of the Plymouth City Code (RULES AND
DEFINISTIONS—DEFINITIONS) is amended by adding text to the definition of "animals" as
follows:
Animals:
(a) Domestic Animals. For purposes of this Chapter, a domestic animal shall be
defined as house pets such as dogs, cats, and birds (except those defined as farm animals
or wild animals) that can be contained within a principal structure throughout the entire
year, provided that containment can be accomplished without special modification to the
structure requiring a building permit from the City. In addition, it includes rabbits
normally sheltered outside the home. (Amended by Ord. No. 2009-07, 05/12/09)
(b) Farm Animals. Cattle, hogs, potbelly pigs, bees, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys,
horses (including miniatures) and other animals commonly accepted as farm animals in
the State of Minnesota. (Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 03/25/08)
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its
passage.
ADOPTED by the Plymouth City Council on April 24, 2012.
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Kelli Slavik, Mayor
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