Ord. Ord. Metro Ord. Individual dog, cat, and ferret licenses shall be issued in conjunction with a valid rabies vaccination certificate and shall be valid for the term of the vaccination. (1)Upon a plea or finding of guilt, the cash bond shall be immediately paid to MAS. All animals from three months to nine months of age are to be fed at least two times per 24 hours. No. Ord. 290-2007, approved 12-20-2007), (A)A purchaser may sign a waiver knowingly relinquishing all of the above rights specified in . 97-2003, approved 5-16-2003; Lou. The Department of Finance shall create separate accounts for said funds. 97-2003, approved 5-16-2003; Lou. Tennessee (H)The owner of a dog which has been declared a potentially dangerous dog may petition the Director for removal of the classification if a period of 18 months has passed since the Directors determination without a complaint or incident of a violation of this chapter involving the dog. (1)Any person cited for a civil offense under this chapter may be subject to a civil penalty. No. Young Jefferson County commissioners have committed to pursue a county noise ordinance after receiving numerous complaints about there not being one. Any owner or operator of an animal-drawn vehicle who desires to use an animal for this purpose which does not weigh 800 pounds must apply to the MAS for approval in writing prior to such use. 186-2003, approved 10-10-2003; Lou. Perches shall be placed horizontal to each other in the same cage. No. (B)Qualifications for elephant ride authorization. For instance, a court may be less likely to place restrictions on a livestock feedlot located in a rural area than on one located at the edge of urban sprawl. (Lou. (4)The Director may waive or reduce any civil penalty set forth in this subsection (B) due to financial hardship or on the basis of income level, as the case may be, and/or (1) if the violator attends and satisfactorily completes an education or training course established under , (1994 Jeff. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, give away, permit to be sold or given away any rabies vaccine live or killed to anyone but a veterinarian or other qualified person. Fresh water shall be available to all species at all times. The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of ourcontributing authors. (1994 Jeff. 97-2003, approved 5-16-2003; Lou. No. Property Rights: My Neighbor is (G)Animals requiring veterinary care shall not be moved, ridden, or driven, except for the purpose of humane keeping, pasturing, or obtaining medical care. WebCR206-05 - Significant Changes to the 2015 International Residential Code (4) CR206-06 - IRC Significant Changes 2012-2018. (c)Presence or suspicion of transmissible disease as diagnosed by a qualified veterinarian. Ord. All associated fees and late fees shall be paid to MAS. (H)All stalls, barns, paddocks, fields or any enclosures where horses or ponies are kept, shall be secured by gates and fencing that is in good repair and sufficient to prevent the animal from leaving such enclosure. 22.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. (a)Enclosures for dogs and puppies shall be a fence or structure of sufficient height and construction to prevent the animal from leaving the owners property. Ord. (b)An endorsement that requires the insurer to notify MAS in the event that the policy should lapse or be cancelled. 97-2003, approved 5-16-2003; Lou. No. Code, 91.020) (Jeff. (A)Every owner reclaiming an impounded animal which is subject to the terms of this chapter shall pay all redemption fees. No. 233-2006, approved 1-4-2007; Lou. They keep on coming back to us each time they visit Lombardy. 24-2000, adopted and effective 10-10-2000; Lou. Ord. Code, 91.081) (Jeff. On October 2, 2013, on I-40 in Jefferson County near the I-40 and I-81 split, a multi-vehicle collision involving a church bus, a tractor-trailer, and a SUV occurred at mile marker 423. Am.Ord. 233-2006, approved 1-4-2007; Lou. Please try again. No. Honestly, thats one of the best tools in that ordinance, is the time, for the deputies, Anderson said. No. Metro Am. (A)No more than three dogs, excluding puppies, may be quartered outdoors on an individual tract, lot or parcel, or dwelling unit, (as defined in the Land Development Code), which is .5 acres or less and has on such property any building or structure containing a residential use. (D)The document shall also contain, other than if being adopted from a shelter, if the animal originates from: (1)Jefferson County, the animal dealer, pet shop, kennel or cattery license number, or the individual dog, cat, or ferret license number of the female that produced the litter or individual animal. Metro Am. No. Verification from the veterinarian performing the surgery shall be provided to MAS in writing within seven days of the surgery. Ord. No. No. (E)Cages are to be of material and construction that permit cleaning and sanitizing. Food for all animals shall be served in a clean dish so mounted that the animal cannot readily tip it over and be of the type that are removable for cleaning. Metro Am. No. No. Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government. No. First, a mere fear of future injury will not merit injunctive relief. 233-2006, approved 1-4-2007; Lou. Ord. Firms, FindLaws team of legal writers and attorneys, Property Rights: My Neighbor is a Nuisance. Metro Am. (3)The owner or purchaser may retain the puppy, dog, kitten, cat, or ferret and attempt to cure the disease, defect, infection, or to ameliorate the condition caused by the disease, defect, or infection. (2)Acceptable bedding material must be provided. Metro Am. Jefferson County commissioners commit to creating a noise ordinance. 186-2003, approved 10-10-2003; Lou. The accommodation is shared, meaning you get a chance to meet other visitors from around Italy and the rest of the world. No. An animal shall not be deemed to be a potentially dangerous dog or dangerous dog solely because it bites or attacks: In addition to restraints which apply to all dogs as defined in the chapter, a dog classified by the Director as a potentially dangerous dog shall only be kept in an enclosure which the Director finds to be sufficiently secure to contain the dog taking into consideration the dogs size and behavior and the dogs history. Ord. Metro Am. (b)The seriousness or extent of injuries, or number of individuals affected. 24-2000, adopted and effective 10-10-2000; Lou. In addition to Tennessee's partition fence laws, most properties are also covered by local zoning rules, building ordinances, and homeowner's association covenants. Enclosures for potentially dangerous dogs and dangerous dogs shall be an uncovered fence or. (1994 Jeff. (G)Runs shall provide an adequate exercise area and protection from the weather. Am.Ord. No. (C)The Director may, in his/her discretion, apply to District Court, or to the Code Enforcement Board, to reduce or abate any fine or civil penalty which could otherwise be imposed under . Upon conviction, all animals being held by MAS pursuant to subsection (B) herein above shall become the property of the Metro Government. In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.90% under the age of 18, 10.60% from 18 to 24, 29.10% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who were 65 years of age or older. (A)All theatrical exhibitions as defined herein shall, in addition to other requirements of this chapter, comply with the minimum standards of this section. Ord. Metro Am. This section, and all other provisions in this chapter authorizing such inspections, shall be reasonably construed and applied by MAS personnel. However, a dog that is found unrestrained outside this type of enclosure twice within a one-year period shall be issued a violation notice and corollary penalty assessed by MAS. We won't share it with anyone else. Vehicles with four or more wheels drawn by an animal. Such handler and assistant shall be in the immediate presence of the elephant at all times when the elephant is in a position to be in direct contact with the public and when being led to the rides exhibition, or back to its post. The ordinance Blake Schaat provided was 13 pages. Be careful not to trespass onto the neighboring property to trim, place the tree debris on the neighbor's property, or trim beyond your property line. (4)Anyone entering the owners property to commit robbery, burglary, assault, or other crime. 17-1990, adopted and effective 12-19-1990; Lou. You may also recover certain qualified veterinary fees up to the purchase price of the animal. No. No. (B)The veterinarian or qualified person administering the vaccination shall issue to the dog, cat, or ferret owner a vaccination certificate on a form prescribed by the Kentucky State Department of Public Health. (C)Any animal quarantined at any location which does not have a microchip implanted, shall have a microchip implanted by MAS at the expense of the animals owner. 290-2007, approved 12-20-2007), (A)No person shall neglect, beat, cruelly ill-treat or torment any animal or cause or permit any dogfight, cock fight or other combat between animals. Am. No. No. 79-2012, approved 4-30-12). (D)Each Class B kennel or cattery license shall apply to no more than five dogs and/or cats, four months of age or older. If such a waiver is signed by the buyer, the pet shop, dealer, or other person may offer his or her own warranty, or sell the puppy, dog, kitten, cat, or ferret as is.. ENCLOSURES FOR POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOGS AND DANGEROUS DOGS. 97-2003, approved 5-16-2003; Lou. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.00 males. 97-2003, approved 5-16-2003; Lou. 46-1996, adopted and effective 12-10-1996; Lou. 233-2006, approved 1-4-2007; Lou. Ord. American Legal Publishing No. Ord. 46-1996, adopted and effective 12-10-1996; Lou. Mayor Mitch Cain speaks to local Scouts about the local economy and how Scouts can make a difference in improving their communities. Code, 91.095) (Jeff. Louisville animal laws are enforced by the Louisville Metro Police Department and Louisville Metro Animal Services. Ord. (B)A Trap-Neuter-Return Program will permit LMAS (or a designee of LMAS) to engage in the trapping of community cats for the purpose of sterilization, vaccination, ear-tipping for easy identification, and any providing of other necessary medical care for community cats. Metro Am. Be Hostel Lombardia offers affordable accommodation to its visitors. The judge will issue an order to three disinterested "freeholders" to examine the fence and decide the amount to be paid to the owner building or repairing it. (H)The requirements of this section shall not apply to livestock or assistance dogs unless there is an enjoinment order and/or an abuse offense pertaining directly to livestock or an assistance dog. Metro Am. 290-2007, approved 12-20-2007). 17-1990, adopted and effective 12-19-1990; Lou. By FindLaw Staff | Metro Am. Ord. 290-2007, approved 12-20-2007). Name No. Metro Am. Metro Am. (3)Presence of suspicion of contagious or transmittable disease, as diagnosed by a veterinarian. Ord. Males had a median income of $29,123 versus $20,269 for females. Ord. 17-1990, adopted and effective 12-19-1990; Jeff. The median age was 36 years. No. (A)No person shall offer any live animal as a prize or award in connection with any raffle, protest, demonstration, promotion, or as an incentive to participate in any game, promotion, or otherwise. 46-1996, adopted and effective 12-10-1996; Lou. Ord. Its budget-friendly. (A)Any animal found involved in a violation of any portion of this section may be seized by any Animal Control Officer or any peace officer and held by MAS in a humane manner. 290-2007, approved 12-20-2007; Lou. No. Code, 91.077) (Jeff. A photograph of the animal(s) shall be posted at MAS at the designated location for the entire holding periods. No. 46-1996, adopted and effective 12-10-1996; Lou. (A)It shall be unlawful for any owner or person in charge of a domestic animal or other four-footed mammal, poultry or other fowl to permit such animal to be on school grounds, metro parks or other public property, or on any private property other than that of the owner or person in charge or control of such animal without the permission of the owner of said property, or on any streets, sidewalks, highways, or rights-of-way of the Metro Government other than duly designated bridle paths, unless the owner or person in charge of such animals: (1)Has, in his or her possession, a suitable device for the picking up, collection and proper sanitary disposal of the animal feces or manure. The fee schedule set forth in this section shall be effective on the effective date of the ordinance amending and re-enacting this chapter. Commissioner Roger Clark said he had received comments from people not in favor of a noise ordinance because of their concerns about its impact on them. 46-1996, adopted and effective 12-10-1996; Jeff. Ord. (5)Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit any person or entity from refusing to sell, exchange, or transfer any animal to an offender listed on the Animal Abuse Offender Registry or an individual who resides at the same address as an offender on the Animal Abuse Offender Registry. This section shall not apply to the following: (1)Any zoological garden accredited by the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums; (2)Licensed circuses and theatrical exhibits; (3)Authorized wildlife rehabilitators with any required state-issued permit; (4)Licensed veterinary hospitals for the purpose of treating injured animals; (5)Federally-licensed research institutions. Jefferson County (R)No animal shall be made to perform by means of any prod, stick, electrical shock, physical force, or by causing pain or discomfort. Such food shall be wholesome, palatable, and of sufficient quantity and nutritive value to meet the normal daily requirements for the condition and size of the animal. Contact a qualified attorney to help you address difficulties with your neighbors. We also organize various fun activities for our guests. Ord. Search, Browse Law Anderson said it was not up to him. (D)Each animal shall have sufficient space to stand up, lie down, and turn around in a natural position without touching the sides or tops of cages. To report animal cruelty or neglect please call Metro311 at (502) 574-5000 Louisville Metro Consolidated Government 233-2006, approved 1-4-2007; Lou. WebIf there's no law aimed specifically at dogs, a general nuisance or noise ordinance makes the owner responsible. This type of enclosure is not acceptable for a female in heat, for dangerous dogs, or potentially dangerous dogs. 865-475-9071 No. Hancock said he thought county attorney Weston Davis had provided him with one. 290-2007, approved 12-20-2007), (A)All animal welfare groups shall, in addition to the other requirements of this chapter, comply with the minimum standards of this section. (7)Animal-drawn vehicles (one license per company). Jefferson County Subdivision & No. No. Don't Threaten: Each vaccination certificate shall bear the name and address of the issuing party and a serial number and a brief description of the animal vaccinated. Metro Am. Whenever the Animal Control Officer determines that there has been a violation of this chapter, or has grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, in lieu of issuing a citation as set forth in . Ord. Excessive Noise Levels. The Director of Louisville/ Jefferson County Metro Animal Services and/or his or her designee. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 97-2003, approved 5-16-2003; Lou. No person shall mutilate any animal whether dead or alive. 79-2012, approved 4-30-12). Noise Pollution Clearinghouse Ord. Any person owning or keeping animals in Jefferson County. Ord. Ord. Metro Am. No. (B)Any animal found not under restraint without a license or vaccination tag, or any animal found in a condition which requires immediate veterinary care, shall be presumed to be abandoned, and shall be seized. 233-2006, approved 1-4-2007; Lou. 7-2020, approved 2-21-2020, eff. 290-2007, approved 12-20-2007). Ord. No. (5)Animals shall not be worked more than two hours without being given a total of 30 minutes rest. Such authorization shall be affixed to the authorized entitys license or permit issued under . Metro Am. If the Animal Control Officer finds probable cause to believe that the dog is a dangerous dog as defined in this chapter, the dog shall be immediately impounded pending a final determination by the Director. Metro Am. 46-1996, adopted and effective 12-10-1996; Lou. 24-2000, adopted and effective 10-10-2000; Lou. Ord. Metro Am. No. Ord. Relief that is injunctive in nature generally requires the defendant to take some specific actions to minimize the negative effect of its operations on the plaintiff, from limiting the hours of the action to placing an all out prohibition on the negative action. Legal advice on Neighbor noise disputes in Tennessee Code, 91.082) (Jeff. (3)Is found not under restraint, excluding those dogs engaged in hunting activities or training therefore. Metro Am. (N)The provisions of this section shall not apply to any office of veterinary medicine that does not advertise boarding services. No. (2)Grounds for such revocation or denial include, but are not limited to, conviction pursuant to any violation of this chapter or conviction pursuant to any related state or federal law. (B)Indoors: animals which are kept primarily indoors shall be provided with wholesome food and clean water, a clean living environment free of accumulated waste and debris, comfortable temperature and ventilation, and provided veterinary care when needed. Furthermore, each staff speaks at least 3 or 4 languages, including English, Italian and French. Any establishment where dogs, cats, puppies, or kittens are kept for the purpose of boarding for any part of a 24-hour period. A citation or notice is properly served if it is served personally, or if a copy is sent by certified mail or first-class mail to the last known address as recorded by the Jefferson County Property Valuation Administration, or if service is perfected in any other manner authorized under the laws of this Commonwealth. No. Ord. No. 233-2006, approved 1-4-2007; Lou. 290-2007, approved 12-20-2007), (A)It shall be unlawful for any person required to be licensed under , (B)It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, offer to sell, or to advertise the sale of an animal which is required to be licensed and vaccinated under , (C)It shall be unlawful for any person to purchase, adopt, care for, or otherwise take possession of an animal if said person is listed as an offender on the animal abuse offender registry. Ord. As of the 2020 United States census, there were 54,683 people, 20,154 households, and 13,998 families residing in the county. Jefferson County Ord. (C)The Director shall forthwith determine if the dog under investigation is a dangerous dog or a potentially dangerous dog as defined in this chapter. Ord. About 9.60% of families and 13.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.90% of those under age 18 and 12.60% of those age 65 or over. Further, usually pure aesthetic considerations, such as the "look" of a funeral home in a residential area, will not rise to the level of a nuisance. The muzzle shall be made in such a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration, but shall prevent it from biting any human or other animal; (b)That owners of dangerous dogs and potentially dangerous dogs shall not allow the dog to be outside an enclosure as defined in this chapter unless the dog is confined to a secure cage, or is chained, leashed, and is under the control of a person physically able to restrain the dog.