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ORDINANCE 0-02-1323
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 0-84-521, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 1,
SUBSECTION Q, "WILD ANIMALS"
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville is of the opinion that the Code of Ordinances needs
to be updated as it applies to the regulations of animals and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Chapter 2.
ANIMAL CONTROL
Sec 1.
THAT Subsection O. Wild Animals is amended as follows:
(1) Definitions.
"Wild Animal" as used in this chapter shall mean and include any
mammal, amphibian, reptile, or fowl which is not naturally tame or gentle,
but is of a wild nature or disposition and which because of its size, vicious
nature, or other characteristics would constitute a danger to human life or
property. Wild animals shall include, but shall not be limited to lion, tiger,
ocelot, cougar, panther, leopard, cheetah, jaguar, bobcat, lynx, serval,
caracal, hyena, bear, wolf, coyote, fox, jackal, baboon, chimpanzee,
orangutan, gorilla, alligator, crocodile, elephant, rhinoceros, nondescented
skunks and all forms of poisonous reptiles and other animals or any hybrid
of an animal listed in this subdivision.
(2) It shall be unlawful for anyone to keep or harbor any wild animal within
the city limits.
Sec 2.
THAT any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this
ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final
conviction thereof fined in an amount not to exceed One Thousand
Dollars ($1,000.00). Each and every day any such violation continues or
is allowed to exist shall constitute a separate violation and be punishable
hereunder.
Sec 3.
THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized to cause publication of the
descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance as an alternative
method provided by law.
Ordinance 0-02-1323
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AND SO IT IS ORDERED:
first reading and public hearing being conducted on the /..5 ':J( day of
2002.
The second reading and
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ATTEST:
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CITY OF COLLEYVILLE:
Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary
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Mayor
~ED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Ross l er
City Attorney