Title
Potential Updates to Phoenix City Code Chapter 8: Animals
Description
This item is to provide the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee the ability to direct staff to review and draft potential updates to Phoenix City Code Chapter 8: Animals and to return to the subcommittee with recommendations for amendments.
THIS ITEM IS FOR CONSENT ACTION.
Report
Summary
This item, if approved, directs staff to review Chapter 8 of the Phoenix City Code and draft potential updates. These potential updates include:
- Updating Chapter 8 regarding requirements for adequate exercise space.
- Updating Chapter 8 to further define lawful restraint of a dog or other animal.
- Updating Chapter 8 to further clarify and define what is considered extreme weather conditions.
- Any other recommendations identified by staff as part of this review.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On June 14, 2023, the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee recommended the City Council amend the City's Animal Ordinance.
On June 28, 2023, the City Council amended Phoenix City Code, Chapter 8 Animals, sections 8-1 and 8-3.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the City Manager's Office.