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Please Note: The following ordinances are summaries and are
not intended to be comprehensive or include all animal related city
ordinances.
Walking Dog Cleanup (Poop Scooper law)
According to City Ordinance 6.08.155: It shall be unlawful for
any person having custody or control of any dog to place, deposit,
discard, or dispose of feces or manure on public property or private
property of another unless placed in approved garbage or refuse
containers on public property or with the consent of the owner of
the private property.
Sanitary Requirements - Keeping of Animals.
According to City Ordinances 6.04.050, 6.04.270, 6.08.150 and
6.12.170: Owners shall keep all premises, pens or enclosures in
such a manner not to give off offensive odors or to breed or
attract flies and other insects. (Must be cleaned at least once
every 5 days or more often if necessary to eliminate odor or insect
problems.)
Rabies Vaccination
According to City Ordinances 6.08.020 and 6.12.020: Each dog
and cat over three months of age must be vaccinated against rabies.
The vaccination needs to be repeated at fifteen months and a
booster vaccination must be given triennially. Unvaccinated dogs
or cats acquired or moved to Lincoln must be vaccinated within
thirty days after purchase or arrival. At the time of vaccination,
the veterinarian will give the owners a tag which needs to be
attached to the collar or harness of the dog or cat.
License Requirements
According to City Ordinances 6.08.020 and 6.12.030: All dogs
and cats over six months of age must be licensed for the current
calendar year.
Barking Dogs
According to City Ordinance 6.08.160: It is unlawful for any
person to own, keep or harbor any animal which, by loud, continued
or frequent barking, howling or yelping, shall annoy or disturb
neighborhood person or persons. The complainant must be willing to
document or record noise violations and testify in Court.
Dangerous Dog
According to City Ordinance 6.10.060: Any dangerous dog is
required to be securely confined in an escape-proof locked pen or
structure with warning signs on the owner's property.
Dog Kennels
According to City Ordinance 6.08.310: No residence or
business may have more than three (3) dogs six months of age or
older.
Cat Kennels
No residence or business may have two or more weaned, unspayed
or unneutered cats one year of age or older without a cattery
permit. No residence or business may have more than 5 spayed or
neutered cats without a multi-cat household permit.
Dogs Running At Large
According to City Ordinance 6.08.130: It shall be unlawful
for the owner of any dog to let the dog run at large, whether
licensed or not, at any time within the city.
The term "running at large" is defined to mean any dog that is
not under the control of its owner, except that a dog shall not be
considered under the control of its owner unless on a leash, cord
or chain which is securely fastened or picketed in a manner
sufficient to keep the dog on the premises where picketed, or on a
leash, cord or chain of six (6) feet or less in length physically
held by the owner, or confined within a receptacle, enclosed
vehicle, fenced enclosure or shelter, or within the real property
limits of the owner and in his or her presence and under his or her
direct and effective voice control.
Failure to observe this ordinance means your dog may be
impounded at the Humane Society and/or a citation issued.
Cats Running At Large
According to City Ordinance 6.12.070: It is unlawful to let
your cat run at large unless a valid license tag is attached and the cat is spayed or neutered.
Cat or Dog Destroying Property of Others
According to City Ordinance 6.08.170 and 6.12.110:
Destruction of any real personal property belonging to another
by a cat or dog is unlawful and the owners of the pet may be held
responsible.
When Shelter is Necessary
Lincoln City Ordinance 6.04.310 requires that animals have
convenient access to shelter throughout the year. This requirement
is defined and interpreted to include the following:
- Any dog kept habitually outside or left outside unattended
repeatedly when adult persons are not present on the property must
have shelter.
- Any dog kept outside for more than 30 minutes during
inclement weather conditions should have access to an artificial
shelter which provides adequate protection for existing and
anticipated weather conditions. A responsible dog owner will use
good judgement based on weather conditions vs dog's health, breed,
and size.
- All dogs should have access to shade at all times during
warm weather.
Dog Shelter Guidelines
- Shelter for a dog is defined and interpreted as a structure
having four (4) sides in addition to a roof and floor with one side
having an entrance. The shelter should be small enough so the
dog's body heat will keep him warm and yet be large enough for the
dog to stand and turn around. It should protect the dog from
temperature extremes and precipitation.
- Bedding material should be maintained, cleaned and replaced
as needed. The shelter should be in good condition and not have
any nails or other protruding objects. A shelter having insulated
walls is ideal and recommended.
- One shelter per dog is ideal with some type of flap over the
entrance.
- For dogs kept in an unheated garage, a box with bedding to
retain body heat is recommended. Ideally, the floor of a shelter
or box should not be concrete, because it will transmit coldness to
the dog unless it has some type of heating elements. A crawl space
under a porch is not acceptable, because it does not retain the
dog's body heat and will not keep the dog off frozen ground.
Pen Size Minimum Requirements
| Size Of Dog |
Pen Size
sq. ft. |
| Extra Largeover 26" or over 75 lbs | 48 |
| Large over 20" or under 75 lbs | 40 |
| Medium over 12" or under 50 lbs | 32 |
| Small under 12" or under 20 lbs | 24 |
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This is minimum, larger sizes are recommended especially when a dog
house is inside the pen. |
Permit Ordinances
- Pet Shop/Groom Shops
- A permit is required to operate a pet shop or groom shop
within the City of Lincoln. Such businesses must adhere to minimum
standards of sanitation, care, and adequate housing.
- Cat Kennel or Cattery
- A permit is required and must meet requirements for sanitation
and care. (unaltered cats)
- Keeping of Large and Small Animal
- The keeping of certain domestic animals ranging from horses to
chickens is regulated by ordinances and a permit is required.
- Animal Exhibit or Rides
- A permit is required to have an animal exhibit or ride.
- Multi-Cat Household
- A permit is required to keep or own more than 5 spayed or
neutered cats.
- Multi-Dog Household
- This permit allows newly annexed properties to keep up to 5
spayed or neutered dogs. One acre of land plus other requirements
must be met.
- Commercial Breeding Kennel
- This permit allows newly annexed properties to keep up to 10
unaltered dogs. One acre of land plus other requirements must be met.
***** Please contact Animal Control if you have any questions
concerning the ordinances or services at 441-7900. *****
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