[Ord. No. 3689 §1, 8-14-2012]
The following words when used in this Chapter shall have the
meanings set out herein.
All animals of the canine or feline species, both male and
female.
Any person having a right of property in a dog or cat, or
who keeps or harbors a dog or cat, or who has it in his/her care or
acts as its custodian, or who knowingly permits a dog or cat to remain
on or about any premises owned or occupied by him/her.
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.
A person upon the premises of the owner or keeper of the
dog in question without license or privilege to be upon said premises.
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.
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Editor's Note — Ord. no. 3689 §1, adopted August
14, 2012, repealed section 205.020 "vaccination and tag". This section
has been reserved for the city's future use.
[Ord. No. 3689 §1, 8-14-2012]
It shall be unlawful for the owner or keeper of any dog to permit
the same to run at large within the City of Town and Country at any
time.
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Editor's Note — Ord. no. 3689 §1, adopted August
14, 2012, repealed section 205.040 "vicious dogs prohibited —
exceptions — impoundment; section 205.050 "duty to impound";
section 205.060 "cost of impoundment; section 205.070 "notice of impoundment";
section 205.080 "reimbursement of costs"; and section 205.090 "term
of impoundment". These sections have been reserved for the city's
future use.
[Ord. No. 3689 §1, 8-14-2012]
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.
[Ord. No. 3689 §1, 8-14-2012]
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.
B.
For
purposes of this Section, "animal" shall be defined
as a mammal.
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Note — Under certain circumstances this offense can
be a felony under state law.
[Ord. No. 4394, 11-9-2020]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to set minimum standards
for the keeping of chicken hens in the City of Town and Country.
B.
CHICKEN COOP
CHICKEN HEN
ROOSTER
Definitions. As used in this Section the following terms shall have
the following meanings unless otherwise defined by context:
A structure used to safely and securely house chicken hens.
An adult, female chicken.
An adult, male chicken.
C.
General Standards. Any person keeping chicken hens as an accessory
use on their property shall be subject to the following conditions:
1.
The keeping of chicken hens requires the installation of a chicken
coop.
2.
Chicken coops are permitted as conditional uses in the following
zoning districts: Estate, Suburban Estate, Suburban Low and Suburban
Medium.
3.
A minimum lot size of two (2) acres is required for a chicken
coop. The following number of chicken hens is permitted per lot:
4.
The raising of chicken hens shall only be permitted for private,
non-commercial and non-breeding use.
5.
Chicken hens shall be securely constrained and enclosed in a
chicken coop in such a way as to prevent their escape.
6.
Chicken hens are allowed to roam free only under direct supervision
and shall not be permitted to leave the property owner's lot.
D.
Maintenance. Chicken hens shall be kept and maintained in a clean
and wholesome manner as follows:
1.
Any manure or other waste from the chicken hens shall be collected
and properly removed from the subject property or tilled into the
soil on the subject property promptly and regularly to alleviate offensive
smells and prevent the spread of diseases.
2.
The property owner, tenant or custodian shall promptly comply
with orders of the City and/or St. Louis County Department of Health
in respect to any unsanitary condition found to exist.
3.
The presence of numerous flies or the presence of fly larvae
in the vicinity of any chicken coop shall be evidence of a lack of
sanitary maintenance and shall constitute a public nuisance.
4.
Any obnoxious odor or allergen arising from any condition existing
with the chicken coop shall be evidence of a lack of sanitary maintenance
and shall constitute a public nuisance.
5.
Deceased chicken hens shall be disposed of either through burial
or incineration in accordance with Federal, State and county regulations.
6.
All chicken coops, refuse containers and feed containers intended
for the use of chicken hens shall be constructed, maintained and kept
in such a manner as to be completely rodent-proof.
7.
Chicken coops shall be kept in good repair and free of peeling
paint, untreated or rotted wood and rust.
8.
The floors of every chicken coop shall be a minimum of one-foot
off the ground, smooth, tight, and maintained so as to prevent accumulation
of filth or water or harboring of vermin thereunder.
E.
Prohibitions. The keeping of roosters in Town and Country is strictly
prohibited.
