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Page 1 of 2 Ogden City Council Work Session: April 11, 2017 PROPOSAL FOR THIRD DOG EXCEPTION Purpose of Work Session To review and discuss a proposed ordinance to allow the exception for a third dog. Executive Summary The Administration is proposing an exception to allow ownership and licensing of a third dog. This exception would accommodate up to one additional Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) service animal, certified therapy animal, police or military trained animal or a dog owned by deployed military personnel. Background Ogden City ordinance currently limits the number of allowable dogs to two animals over six months old. During January 2017, an Ogden resident sent an e-mail and attended a City Council meeting to request the limited allowance of a third dog in Ogden City, specifically for certified therapy and ADA service animals. City Council staff connected with Administrative staff to coordinate efforts on this project. Number of Allowable Dogs – City Benchmark Comparison City # of allowable dogs Exceptions (not including kennels) Ogden City (current) 2 None Ogden City (proposed) 2 Up to 1 additional (3 total) for ADA service dogs, certified therapy dogs, ADA service or therapy dogs in training by a certified trainer, police or military trained dogs, or dogs cared for because of active military deployment Logan City 4 Individuals who have been approved by the city as foster care providers for dogs are exempt from this requirement Murray 2 None North Ogden 2 Active police dogs are exempt from the limitation of pets per household Provo City 2 Up to 2 additional dogs for active military deployment Salt Lake City No limit N/A Sandy City 2 Up to 4 total dogs with a hobby license (up to five dogs being trained for show, rescue, field trails, etc.) or for an animal foster home South Ogden 2 None West Valley City 2 None ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 2 of 2 Ogden City Council Work Session: April 11, 2017 Proposal The Administration is recommending allowing a third dog under a few specific exceptions. An ordinance has been proposed to allow residents to exceed the household limit of two dogs with the exception to keep a third dog so long as the animal meets the following conditions: An ADA certified dog; A certified therapy dog; An ADA or therapy dog in training by a certified trainer; A dog specially trained and used by police or military personnel; or A dog that is housed by a relative or friend for the duration of active military deployment. The proposed ordinance entails that certification of training or documentation of military deployment would be required at the time of licensing. Attachments 1. Administrative Transmittal 2. Proposed Ordinance Questions for Administration 1. Please provide a summary of the proposed ordinance. 2. How many dogs are licensed in Ogden City each year? 3. What types of certifications will be accepted under this ordinance? 4. Please describe whether this ordinance is anticipated to impact enforcement. 5. Were any other changes or considerations made to the allowable number of other of animals, such as cats? Administrative Memo Administrative Contacts: Randy Watt, Chief of Police Mara Brown, Deputy City Attorney, (801)629-8104 Council Staff Contact: Amy Sue Mabey, (801)629-8629 ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK---