It shall be unlawful for any person to allow or permit and cows,
horses, mules, jacks, jennies', goats, sheep, swine, or any other
livestock of any character to run at-large upon the streets, alleys,
public highways, public parks public lands, or upon any vacant lot
or lots within the city.
(Ordinance 394 adopted 2/11/2020; Ordinance 441 adopted 7/11/2023)
It shall be unlawful to harbor or maintain within the city limits
wild animals. The city council may grant exceptions to this section,
by permit, for special events.
(Ordinance 394 adopted 2/11/2020; Ordinance 441 adopted 7/11/2023)
All stables, pens, houses, and yards used from the keeping of
livestock or fowl within the city shall be kept clean, sanitary, odor-free
condition. All such stables, pens, houses, and yards shall be located
at least fifty feet (50') from any residence not occupied by
the owner of such livestock or fowl. All such stables, pens, houses,
and yards, defined as a "riding stable," must meet the required regulations
under Vernon's Texas Statues and Codes Annotated, Health and,
Safety Code, title 10, health and safety of animals, chapter 827 riding
stables.
(Ordinance 394 adopted 2/11/2020; Ordinance 441 adopted 7/11/2023)
It shall be unlawful for the owner or keeper of any cattle,
horse, mules, hogs, or any other animal on any street, sidewalk, or
alley within the city.
(Ordinance 394 adopted 2/11/2020; Ordinance 441 adopted 7/11/2023)
A city residential property owner may own and keep up to six
(6) chickens, guinea fowl, ducks, geese or turkeys in any combinations,
for their noncommercial personal use and enjoyment. The chickens must
be housed in an enclosed pen that will protect the chickens from harsh
weather and predators. The pen must be kept clean, sanitary, and odor
free and must be located at least fifty (50) feet from any residence
not occupied by the owner or keeper of the fowl. Male fowl such as
roosters, cockerels, drakes, ganders and toms are prohibited.
(Ordinance 394 adopted 2/11/2020; Ordinance 441 adopted 7/11/2023)
It shall be unlawful for the owner or keeper of any geese, ducks,
turkeys, chickens, emus, or other fowl, to permit the same to run
at-large in the city.
(Ordinance 394 adopted 2/11/2020; Ordinance 441 adopted 7/11/2023)
