Title
Vote on a request to approve Animal Control Ordinance with revisions.
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve Animal Control Ordinance with revisions.
Introduction & Background: In 2014 the Chatham County Animal Control Ordinance underwent major substantive revisions. The final version adopted by the Commissioners was never finalized for codification. Since approval of the 2014 revisions, it has become apparent through enforcement of the ordinance, that the existing language needed additional clarification. Additionally, some ordinance provisions needed reformatting to improve understanding of the intent on the language and how it related to other components of the ordinance.
Discussion & Analysis: The Chatham County Public Health Department requests approval of the proposed revisions to the existing Animal Control Ordinance. The proposed revisions are intended to clarify the language and intent of the existing ordinance for improved enforcement and final codification of the document. Legal review has determined that the proposed changes do not represent substantive changes to the ordinance.
Budgetary Impact: No local funding requested.
Recommendation: Vote on a request to approve Animal Control Ordinance with revisions.