Ord 040-98 5/5/1998r
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA
FALLS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 5 ARTICLE III "PERMITS" AND
AMENDING AND EXPANDING CHAPTER 5 ARTICLE VI "KEEPING OF
ANIMALS, FOWL, LIVESTOCK, WILDLIFE: REGULATIONS AND
SANITATION REQUIREMENTS" BY ADDING LANGUAGE TO THE
EXISTING ORDINANCE TO EXPAND THE PERMIT PROCESS FOR
ANIMALS AND FOWL; BY PROVIDING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR PROPERTY OWNERS UNABLE TO MEET CURRENT
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND
PROVISIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE
MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO
THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1, That Chapter 5 of Article III is hereby amended at Section 5 -12 so
that such section shall read as follows:
"Sec. 5 -12 Pet Fanciers permit; hobby breeder's permit; FFA /41,11project
animal /livestock/fowl permit.
(a) Pet Fancier's Permit: This permit shall be for persons owning or
harboring four (4) to six (6) animals, all of which have been neutered.
The annual fee for this permit shall be five dollars ($5.00). Persons
permitted as pet fanciers may not elect to license such animals
individually. However, should an animal be impounded for being at
large and /or other causes, an individual license shall be purchased
before redemption.
(b) Hobby Breeder's Permit: This permit shall be for persons owning or
harboring four (4) dogs and /or cats, six (6) months of age or older, any
of which are unneutered. The annual fee for this permit shall be
twenty -five dollars ($25.00). Persons permitted as hobby breeders
may elect to license such animals individually in addition to obtaining
the permit. However, should an unlicensed animal be impounded for
being at large and /or other violations, an individual license shall be
purchased before redemption.
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(c) FFA /4H /Project Animal /Livestock/Fowl Permit: This permit shall
be for persons enrolled in a public /private school program that
involves the raising of certain animals /livestock/fowl for
educational purposes. The permit fee is five dollars ($5.00)."
SECTION 2, That Chapter 5 of Article III is hereby amended so that Section
5 -17, Exemptions, shall now be codified as Section 5 -18.
SECTION 3, That Chapter 5 of Article III is hereby amended so that Section
5 -18, Enforcement by Animal Control Department, shall now be codified as Section
5 -19.
SECTION 4, That Chapter 5 of Article III is hereby amended so that Section
5 -19, Additional Pet Shop Requirements for Shopping Centers and Malls, shall now be
codified as Section 5 -20.
SECTION 5, That Sections 5 -21 through 5 -22 of Chapter 5, Article III are hereby
reserved for future use.
SECTION 6, That Chapter 5 of Article VI is hereby amended at Section 5 -14 so
that such section shall read as follows:
"Section 5 -48 Keeping of Swine
(7)(b) Exceptions
(2) Other facilities exempt. Stock Shows, livestock auctions, slaughterhouses,
public zoos, governmental agencies (including public schools), laboratories, certain
school project animals, and research facilities, approved by the director of health,
may be exempt from the provisions of this section."
SECTION 7, That Section 5.52 of Chapter 5, Article VI, previously reserved for
future use, is hereby created so that such section shall read as follows:
"Section 5 -52 Keeping of Project Animals /Livestock/Fowl by School
Children.
School age children enrolled in a public or private school which offers
FFA /4H program(s), in which the class participants are required (or allowed) to
raise project animals / livestock/fowl for show or profit purposes, may apply for a
permit to keep certain prohibited animals /livestock/fowl for the school project,
even though the property may not be fully in compliance with the setback
requirements of Article VI of the ordinance. Those students are required to:
1. Apply for an annual FFA /4H Project Animal /Livestock/Fowl Permit.
2. Pay the five dollar ($5.00) annual permit fee.
3. Show proof of enrollment in one of the listed school programs.
4. Agree to comply with cleanliness and sanitation requirements of the
City of Wichita Falls Animal Control Ordinance and the State of Texas
Health and Safety Code.
5. Obtain the approval, in writing, of all adjacent / across the road
property owners.
6. Allow inspection by the animal control staff of the
animals /livestock/fowl, pens, facilities, and property before issuance
of the permit.
Failure to comply with any of the requirements of this section will disallow the
issuance of the necessary permit. Permits are non transferable and are revoked
upon either graduation from high school, dropping the class, or nonattendance
by the student."
SECTION 8, That Section 5.53 of Chapter 5, Article VI, previously reserved for
future use, is hereby created so that such section shall read as follows:
"Section 5 -53 Non - Conforming Use
Any property which is in violation of the setback requirements of Article VI
of the City of Wichita Falls Animal Control Ordinance on or before thirty (30) days
from the effective date of this ordinance may apply for a non conforming use
permit upon paying the required fee and requesting a designation as a non-
conforming property. The permit will be issued and the property designated as
requested only after the following provisions are met by the property owner:
1. An inspection is performed by the animal control staff to document
the extent of non compliance with the current ordinance setback
requirements .
2. All other ordinance requirements are in compliance.
3. Permission is obtained, in writing, from all adjacent/across the road
property owners where setbacks are in noncompliance granting the
requested status change.
This permit will remain in effect for the period of one year from the date of
issuance provided:
1. The non conforming use is not expanded by increasing the number
and /or types of animals.
2. The property does not change owners.
3. The non conforming use is continuous and not stopped for a period
in excess of six months.
4. Existing structures are not extensively modified /changed and remain
in sound condition except for routine maintenance and repair.
Additionally, the structures are not to be relocated unless there is a
need to provide for the health and security of the animals and / or the
public.
5. Local and state cleanliness and sanitation requirements are
perpetually in compliance.
These permits must be renewed annually at a permit fee of Twenty Five ($25.00)
Dollars and only a re- inspection is required at that time. Permission from
adjacent/across the road property owners is not a renewal requirement."
SECTION 9, Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause phrase or word
of this ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any purpose, the remainder
of this ordinance shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 10, All ordinances in the city in conflict with these articles are hereby
declared inapplicable to the extent they conflict with the provisions this article.
SECTION 11, It is hereby found and determined that the meeting at which this
ordinance was passed was open to the public as is required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 5th day of May, 1998.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
Affidavit of Publication
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