The following words, when used in this Chapter, shall have the meanings set out herein:
DOGS
All animals of the canine species, both male and female.
OWNER or KEEPER
Any person having a right of property in a dog, or who keeps or harbors a dog, or who has it in his/her care or acts as its custodian, or who knowingly permits a dog to remain on or about any premises owned or occupied by him/her.
RUNNING AT LARGE
Allowing a dog to be off the private premises of the owner or keeper, or his/her agent or servant, and not on a leash or confined to the arms, motor vehicle, trailer or other conveyance of the owner or keeper, his/her agent or servant.
SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY
Physical injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes serious disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any part of the body.
TRESPASSER
A person upon the premises of the owner or keeper of the dog in question without license or privilege to be upon said premises.
UNRESTRAINED DOG
Any dog running at large or a dog on the premises of its owner or keeper but not confined to said premises by a leash, fence, structure or other means that would prevent the dog from leaving such premises.
VICIOUS DOG
Any of the following dogs:
1. 
Any dog, whether or not running at large and whether or not unrestrained, that without provocation has bitten any person not a trespasser causing serious physical injury to that person.
2. 
Any unrestrained dog, whether or not running at large, that without provocation has attempted to bite any person not a trespasser which would cause serious physical injury to that person.
3. 
Any unrestrained dog, whether or not running at large, that without provocation has placed any person not a trespasser in apprehension of immediate serious physical injury.
4. 
Any dog that has killed another dog, cat or other domestic animal without provocation.
[Ord. No. 211 §§1 — 5, 2-9-1982; Ord. No. 363 §§1 — 5, 2-16-2006; Ord. No. 487, 12-15-2016]
A. 
Every resident of the City of Cole Camp, Missouri, owning one (1) or more dogs, shall be required to obtain a license for each of said dogs, for the period of March 1 of each year to March 1 of the following year. Each of said owners shall be required to file an application correctly identifying each of their said dogs with the City Clerk at the City Hall prior to March 1 of each year, and shall pay a license fee per the following amounts:
Type of License
Fee
Intact male dog
$14.25
Intact female dog
$14.25
Neutered male dog
$10.00
Spayed female dog
$10.00
Kennel license
$20.00
Any person owning or keeping a dog within the City limits of Cole Camp, who shall not obtain a license within thirty (30) days after required by this Section to do so, shall be declared delinquent, and shall be assessed a penalty of one dollar ($1.00) per month, per dog, for each month or portion thereof after the first delinquent month said person shall remain delinquent.
B. 
During the month of April of each year the City shall hold a vaccination clinic, and all dog owners shall be required to have their dogs vaccinated for rabies every year at said clinic. All dog owners shall be notified of the time and place of said clinic by publication in the Cole Camp Courier at least twice prior to the date of said clinic. The City shall pay all vaccination charges for any dog properly licensed on the condition that either the current license receipt or the current dog tag is presented at the time of said vaccination. Any dog for which a current vaccination certificate is presented is exempt from this section; however, the City will refund no portion of the aforesaid license fee in the event any owner shall desire to have his dogs vaccinated other than as set forth herein.
C. 
This license charge shall apply to all dogs owned or kept by residents of the City of Cole Camp, Missouri, which are located within the City limits thereof. If anyone shall acquire a dog during the months of March 1 through September 1 of any year, or shall move into the City of Cole Camp, Missouri, during said period, and bring a dog with them, he shall be required to apply for a license for said dog within thirty (30) days thereof, and shall pay the license for said dog within thirty (30) days thereof, and shall pay the license fee set forth above. Every person acquiring a dog after September 1 of each year and before March 1 of the following year, or who shall move into the City of Cole Camp, Missouri, during said months, bringing a dog with them, shall be required to apply for a license for said dog within thirty (30) days, and shall be required to pay a license fee, one-half (1/2) of the license fee set forth above.
D. 
All dogs acquired by any resident of the City of Cole Camp, Missouri, whether owned or kept, after the annual vaccination clinic, shall be responsible for the proper vaccination of said dog, and anyone having a dog within the City of Cole Camp, Missouri, not properly vaccinated shall be guilty of an offense and fines as set forth below.
E. 
The City of Cole Camp shall issue a metal license tag for each dog licensed, and the City Veterinarian shall issue a separate metal tag for each dog vaccinated within the City of Cole Camp. Any license or vaccination tag which is lost shall be replaced by the City of Cole Camp, or City Veterinarian, free of charge upon application to the City Clerk. All tags required to be issued for said dogs shall be securely fixed to the collar of each of said dogs, and worn at all times. Any person having their dog vaccinated at a place other than the free City Clinic shall be responsible for having a proper metal tag affixed to said dog's collar, showing said vaccination.
[Ord. No. 211 §6, 2-9-1982; Ord. No. 363 §6, 2-16-2006; Ord. No. 487, 12-15-2016]
A. 
Any dog not licensed as hereinabove set forth, which is found running loose in the City of Cole Camp, shall be picked up by the City Marshal, or some other officer authorized by the City of Cole Camp, and impounded shall be in compliance with Standards and Holding Periods. The City of Cole Camp shall comply in all respects with the standards set forth in 2 CSR 30-9 for the humane handling, care, treatment, housing and transportation of animals.
1. 
Any live dog other than owner-relinquished or feral animals which are not known to have bitten anyone within the preceding ten (10) days, acquired by an animal shelter or contract kennel shall be held for a period of not less than five (5) business days before releasing an animal to a dealer; the holding period must include at least one (1) full Saturday and a period of not less than five (5) full days, excluding time in transit.
2. 
Any live dog acquired by a commercial breeder, dealer, exhibitor or pet shop shall be held under his/her supervision and control for a period of not less than five (5) full days, not including the day of acquisition, after acquiring the animal. Excluding time in transit:
a. 
Any live dog acquired by a commercial breeder, dealer, exhibitor or pet shop from any private or contract animal pound, animal shelter, pound or dog pound shall be held by the commercial breeder, dealer, exhibitor or pet shop for a period of not less than ten (10) full days, not including the day of acquisition, after acquiring the animal, excluding time in transit.
b. 
Dogs which have completed a five-day holding period with another licensee or a ten-day holding period with another licensee following release from an animal shelter, pound or dog pound may be sold or otherwise disposed of by subsequent licensees after a minimum holding period of twenty-four (24) hours by each subsequent licensee, excluding time in transit.
3. 
Any dog presented for euthanasia by its owner or any animal suffering from disease, emaciation or injury may be destroyed by euthanasia prior to the completion of the holding period required by this section.
4. 
Any dog one hundred twenty (120) days of age or less, that was obtained from the person that bred and raised the animal, may be exempted from the five-day holding requirement and may be sold or otherwise disposed of by a licensee after a minimum holding period of twenty-four (24) hours, excluding time in transit. Each subsequent licensee must also hold that animal for a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours, excluding time in transit. Intermediate handlers who obtain an animal one hundred twenty (120) days of age or less, only in conjunction with its transportation in commerce will be exempt from the twenty-four-hour holding period.
5. 
During the period in which any animal is being held as required by this section, the animal shall be unloaded from any means of conveyance in which it was received, for food, water and rest, and shall be handled, cared for and treated in accordance with 2 CSR 30-9.
[Ord. No. 211 §7, 2-9-1982; Ord. No. 363 §7, 2-16-2006; Ord. No. 487, 12-15-2016]
All dogs found within the corporate City limits of the City of Cole Camp which appear to be affected with rabies or hydrophobia shall be picked up and impounded by the City Marshal for such period as the City Veterinarian should direct so as to determine whether said dog is actually affected by rabies or hydrophobia. At the end of such period, all dogs found to be so affected shall be destroyed by the City Marshal. All dogs found not to be so affected shall be returned to their rightful owner.
[Ord. No. 241 §2, 2-13-1990; Ord. No. 363 §8, 2-16-2006; Ord. No. 487, 12-15-2016]
A. 
Every person owning or keeping a dog within the City limits of Cole Camp, Missouri, shall be required to keep said dog strictly confined to his or her premises during the entire year, unless, while said dog is off said premises, it is under the control and close supervision of its owner or keeper.
B. 
Any person owning or keeping dogs within the City limits of Cole Camp, Missouri, shall be responsible to keep his or her dog or dogs from creating a nuisance by constant barking, especially after 9:00 P.M. Dog barking which can be heard within the walls of neighboring dwellings shall be considered of such intensity to constitute a violation of this Section.
[Ord. No. 363 §10, 2-16-2006]
A. 
It shall be unlawful to own, keep or harbor a vicious dog in the City of Cole Camp except in accordance with the following provisions:
1. 
Leash and muzzle. No person shall permit a vicious dog to go outside its kennel or pen unless such dog is securely leashed with a leash no longer than four (4) feet in length. No person shall permit a vicious dog to be kept on a chain, rope or other type of leash outside its kennel or pen unless a person is in physical control of the leash. Such dogs may not be leashed to inanimate objects such as trees, posts or buildings. In addition, all vicious dogs on a leash outside its kennel or pen must be muzzled by a muzzling device sufficient to prevent such dog from biting persons or other animals.
2. 
Confinement. All vicious dogs shall be securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or kennel, except when leashed and muzzled as above provided. Such pen, kennel or structure must have secure sides and a secure top attached to the sides. All structures used to confine vicious dogs must be locked with a key or combination lock when such dogs are within the structure. Said structure must have a secure bottom or floor attached to the sides of the pen or the sides of the pen must be imbedded in the ground no less than two (2) feet. Also, such structures must be adequately lighted and ventilated and kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
3. 
Confinement indoors. No vicious dog may be kept on a porch, patio or any part of a house or structure that would allow the dog to exit such building on its own volition. In addition, no such animal may be kept in a house or structure when the windows are open or when screen windows or screen doors are the only obstacle preventing the dog from exiting the structure.
4. 
Signs. All owners, keepers or harborers of vicious dogs within the City shall display in a prominent place on their premises a sign easily readable by the public using the words "Beware of Dog". In addition, a similar sign is required to be posted on the kennel or pen of such dog.
B. 
No person having a vicious dog, or having a dog of a vicious propensity, which dog shall challenge or otherwise intimidate passersby, shall allow said dog off the owner's premises.
[Ord. No. 487, 12-15-2016]
[Ord. No. 363 §9, 2-16-2006; Ord. No. 487, 12-15-2016]
Every person owning or keeping a female dog within the City limits of Cole Camp, Missouri, shall be required to keep said dog strictly confined during the entire period of time such dog is in a state of estrus.
[Ord. No. 487, 12-15-2016]
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of Sections 205.020, 205.035, 205.036, 205.038, 205.040(B) and 205.045 shall be deemed guilty of an offense, and shall be fined not less than one dollar ($1.00), nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each such offense, which fine may be in addition to the delinquent license penalty assessed in Section 205.20(A) above.
A. 
A person is guilty of animal neglect when he/she has custody or ownership or both of an animal and fails to provide adequate care or adequate control which results in substantial harm to the animal.
B. 
A person is guilty of animal abandonment when he/she has knowingly abandoned an animal in any place without making provisions for its adequate care.
C. 
Animal neglect or animal abandonment are ordinance violations. For a first (1st) offense of either violation, a term of imprisonment not to exceed fifteen (15) days, or a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00), or both such fine and imprisonment may be imposed. For a second (2nd) or subsequent violation of either offense, a term of imprisonment not to exceed ninety (90) days, or a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00), or both such fine and imprisonment may be imposed. All fines and penalties for a first (1st) conviction of animal neglect or animal abandonment may be waived by the court provided that the person found guilty of animal neglect or abandonment shows that adequate, permanent remedies for the neglect or abandonment have been made. Reasonable costs incurred for the care and maintenance of neglected or abandoned animals may not be waived.
D. 
In addition to any other penalty imposed by this Section, the court may order a person found guilty of animal neglect or animal abandonment to pay all reasonable costs and expenses necessary for:
1. 
The care and maintenance of neglected or abandoned animals within the person's custody or ownership;
2. 
The disposal of any dead or diseased animals within the person's custody or ownership;
3. 
The reduction of resulting organic debris affecting the immediate area of the neglect or abandonment; and
4. 
The avoidance or minimization of any public health risks created by the neglect or abandonment of the animals.
A. 
A person is guilty of animal abuse when a person:
1. 
Intentionally or purposely kills an animal in any manner not allowed by or expressly exempted from the provisions of Sections 578.005 to 578.023 and 273.030, RSMo.;
2. 
Purposely or intentionally causes injury or suffering to an animal; or
3. 
Having ownership or custody of an animal knowingly fails to provide adequate care or adequate control.
[1]
Note — Under certain circumstances this offense can be a felony under state law.
A. 
A person commits the offense of knowingly releasing an animal if that person, acting without the consent of the owner or custodian of an animal, intentionally releases any animal that is lawfully confined for the purpose of companionship or protection of persons or property or for recreation, exhibition or educational purposes.
B. 
As used in this Section, "animal" means every living creature, domesticated or wild, but not including Homo sapiens.
C. 
The provisions of this Section shall not apply to a public servant acting in the course of such servant's official duties.
Any person in physical possession and control of any animal shall remove excreta or other solid waste deposited by the animal in any public or private area not designated to receive such wastes including, but not limited to, streets, sidewalks, parking lots, public parks or recreation areas and private property. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to a guide dog accompanying any blind person.
Whenever rabies becomes prevalent in the City, the Mayor shall, according to the necessity of the case, issue a quarantine order, requiring every owner or person in charge of any dog or dogs within the limits of the City, to either kill or impound his/her dog or dogs, or to have such dog or dogs immunized. Said order shall be published once in the paper officially publishing the business of the City; and in the absence of such paper, shall be posted as in case of sales of personal property. The Mayor is authorized by proclamation to terminate any such quarantine whenever, in his/her judgment, the necessity for it no longer exists.
No person may keep any lion, tiger, leopard, ocelot, jaguar, cheetah, margay, mountain lion, Canada lynx, bobcat, jaguarundi, hyena, wolf, bear, non-human primate, coyote, any deadly, dangerous or poisonous reptile, or any deadly or dangerous reptile over eight (8) feet long, in any place other than a properly maintained zoological park, circus, scientific or educational institution, research laboratory, veterinary hospital or animal refuge.
[Ord. No. 32 §§1, 8, 7-28-1908]
A. 
Cattle, hogs, horses, mules, sheep, goats and other animals are hereby prohibited from running at large within the limits of this City, and all such animals found running at large within this City shall be taken up and impounded by the Chief of Police.
B. 
No person, co-partnership or corporation owning or having procession or control of any animal mentioned in Subsection (A) of this Section shall permit the same to run at large within the City limits of this City.
[Ord. No. 32 §6, 7-28-1908]
No person shall obstruct the Chief of Police or his/her assistant in the lawful discharge of their lawful duties as provided in this Chapter. No person shall turn loose or cause to be turned loose from any pen or enclosure any animal for the purpose of causing the same to be impounded.
[Ord. No. 32 §7, 7-28-1908]
No person owning or having in his/her care any horse, mule, cow or other animal within this City shall tie or hitch any such animal upon any such street, alley, lane or other highway within this City for the purpose of having or permitting such animal to pasture or graze therein or permit or cause the same to be done. Any such animal found upon any street, lane, alley or highway contrary to the provisions of this Section may be taken up by the Chief of Police and impounded according to the provisions of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 560, 3-21-2024]
A. 
Number and Type of Chickens Allowed.
1. 
The maximum number of chickens allowed is six (6) per tract of land regardless of how many dwelling units are on the tract.
2. 
Only Female Chickens are Allowed. There is no restriction on chicken variety.
3. 
For the purpose of this Section, "chicken" shall mean a fowl belonging to the species Gallus gallus domesticus.
B. 
Permitting Required.
1. 
General Requirement. In order for a person or persons to keep or otherwise possess chickens under this Section, a "chicken permit" must be obtained from the City Clerk's office. The chicken permit shall be obtained prior to the keeping of any chickens on a property. The City Clerk shall establish an application process to be followed by all individuals seeking a chicken permit. All applications must follow this process and shall be filed on forms prescribed by the City. The City Clerk shall issue a permit within ten (10) business days of approving an application to possess chickens.
2. 
Denial of a Permit. Upon a showing of competent evidence, the City Clerk shall have a duty to deny any permits in accordance with this Section.
a. 
Chicken permit applications may only be denied for the following reasons:
(1) 
An applicant requests to keep any fowl not belonging to the species Gallus gallus domesticus.
(2) 
An applicant has previously been found in violation of this Section.
(3) 
An applicant has failed to meet the minimum standards established in this Section for the safekeeping and maintenance of chickens.
(4) 
Failure to pay the required permit fees, including any delinquency fees.
b. 
An applicant denied a permit shall not reapply for a period of thirty (30) days from the denied application.
c. 
Any chickens currently kept by the denied applicant must be immediately removed along with any enclosure for keeping said chickens.
d. 
The City Clerk shall issue a written denial stating which of the reasons above was the basis for the denial.
3. 
Other Fowl. Notwithstanding Subsection (B)(2)(a) above, if an applicant makes a showing that the keeping of another species of fowl will not infringe on the quiet enjoyment of neighboring property owners, nor endanger the health, safety, and welfare of City residents, the City Clerk has the discretion to approve the keeping of another species of fowl so long as the applicant substantially shows that the keeping of this species otherwise follows the requirements of this Section in its entirety, and that the species of fowl desired to be kept is similar to size and manner to a chicken.
4. 
Issued Permit. Permits shall be issued for a one (1) year period of time from March 1 of the current year to March 1 of the following year. Yearly renewal of said permit shall require applicants to fully reapply.
a. 
Permits shall be kept by the applicant and presented upon demand by any City official. Permits may be revoked or prosecution may be undertaken against any individual who fails to comply with this Section.
b. 
Permits are non-transferable and shall not run with the land. Private restrictions on the use of property remain enforceable and shall supersede a chicken permit.
5. 
Permit Renewal. All persons who obtain a chicken permit shall reapply and renew said permit under this Section prior to March 1 of the expiration year. Failure to renew a permit prior to its expiration shall result in a one dollar ($1.00) delinquency fee per month a permitee fails to renew in addition to the required permit fee. Permitees who fail to renew may also be subject to prosecution for violations of this Section.
6. 
Permit Fee. The fee for a chicken permit shall be ten dollars ($10.00) and renewed each year thereafter for the same fee. All fees shall be non-refundable and non-transferable. Failure to pay the required permit fee shall be deemed a violation of this Section. Chickens shall not be kept on any property until a permit has been issued and all permit fees, including any delinquency fees, are paid by the applicant.
7. 
Oversee. The Chief of Police shall have the duty and responsibility to oversee and enforce this Section under Title II, Public Health, Safety and Welfare. Any Police Officer may issue citations for violations of this Section.
C. 
Non-Commercial Use Only. It shall be unlawful to engage in chicken breeding or fertilizer production for commercial purposes.
D. 
Enclosures.
1. 
Chickens must be kept in an enclosure or fenced area at all times. Chickens shall be secured within a henhouse or chicken tractor during non-daylight hours.
2. 
Enclosures must be kept in a clean, dry, odor-free, neat and sanitary condition at all times.
3. 
Henhouses, chicken tractors and chicken pens must provide adequate ventilation and adequate sun and shade and must be impermeable to rodents, wild birds and predators, including dogs and cats.
4. 
Henhouses and Chickens Tractors.
a. 
Henhouses and chicken tractors shall be designed to provide safe and healthy living conditions for the chickens while minimizing adverse impacts to other residents in the neighborhood.
(1) 
A henhouse or chicken tractor shall be enclosed on all sides and shall have a roof and doors. Access doors must be able to be shut and locked at night. Opening windows and vents must be covered with predator and bird proof wire of less than one (1) inch openings.
(2) 
The materials used in making a henhouse or chicken tractor shall be uniform for each element of the structure such that the walls are made of the same material, the roof has the same shingles or other covering, and any windows or openings are constructed using the same materials. The use of scrap, waste board, sheet metal, or similar materials is prohibited. Henhouse and chicken tractors shall be well maintained.
b. 
Henhouses, chicken tractors and chicken pens must be located behind the front dwelling line, at least ten (10) feet from the property line and at least twenty-five (25) feet from any adjacent residential dwelling, church, school or place of business.
5. 
Any enclosed chicken pen shall consist of sturdy wire or wooden fencing. The pen must be covered with wire, aviary netting, or solid roofing.
E. 
Odor and Noise Impacts.
1. 
Odors from chickens, chicken manure or other chicken related substances shall not be perceptible at the property boundaries.
2. 
Perceptible noise from chickens shall not be loud enough at the property boundaries to disturb persons of reasonable sensitivity.
F. 
Predators, Rodents, Insects and Parasites. The chicken owner shall take necessary action to reduce the attraction of predators and rodents and the potential infestation of insects and parasites. Chickens found to be infested with insects and parasites that may result in unhealthy conditions to human habitation may be removed by a City official.
G. 
Feed and Water. Chickens shall be provided with access to feed and clean water at all times. The feed and water shall be unavailable to rodents, wild birds, and predators.
H. 
Waste Storage and Removal. The chicken owner must provide for the storage and removal of chicken manure. All stored manure shall be covered by a fully enclosed structure with a roof or lid over the entire structure. No more than three (3) cubic feet of manure shall be stored. All other manure not used for composting or fertilizing shall be removed. The henhouse, chicken tractor, chicken pen and surrounding area must be kept free from trash and accumulated droppings. Uneaten feed shall be removed in a timely manner.
I. 
Chickens At Large.
1. 
No chickens shall be allowed to run at large.
2. 
Any chicken found running at large shall be impounded by the City in the same manner as animals impounded under Section 205.120.
3. 
No dog or cat which kills a chicken will, for that reason alone, be considered a dangerous or aggressive animal.
J. 
Unlawful Acts.
1. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep chickens in violation of any provision of this Section.
2. 
It shall be unlawful for any owner, renter or leaseholder of property to allow chickens to be kept on the property in violation of the provisions of this Section.
K. 
Nuisances. Any violation of this Section that constitutes a health hazard or that interferes with the use or enjoyment of neighboring property is a nuisance and may be abated under the general nuisance abatement provisions.
L. 
Continuing Violations. Each day that a violation of this Section continues is a separate offense. Any owner in violation of this Section 210.140 shall pay to the City Collector a prescribed fee as follows:
1. 
Fifty dollars ($50.00) for the first offense.
2. 
One hundred dollars ($100.00) for the second offense.
3. 
One hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for the third offense.
4. 
Two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the fourth and subsequent offenses.