Chapter 6.17
POT-BELLIED PIGS AND PYGMY GOATS
Sections:
6.17.020 Administration and enforcement.
6.17.030 License – Compliance with regulations.
6.17.040 Licensing procedures.
6.17.050 Issuance – Term – Renewals.
6.17.070 Revocation of license.
6.17.010 Purpose.
Miniature pot-bellied pigs and pygmy goats are increasing in popularity as domesticated pets. However, as such animals are still livestock notwithstanding size, the keeping of such animal needs to be closely regulated and controlled to ensure that such animal does not become a nuisance or danger to the general public and the neighborhood in which it is kept. The city council finds that the keeping of pot-bellied pigs and pygmy goats so as not to create a nuisance can be reasonably accommodated by licensing and other restrictions. [Ord. 1123 § 6, 2016.]
6.17.020 Administration and enforcement.
The provisions of this chapter shall be administered and enforced by the animal control officer. [Ord. 1123 § 6, 2016.]
6.17.030 License – Compliance with regulations.
Notwithstanding the provisions of RMC Title 18, it is unlawful for any person to own or have custody, control or possession of any pot-bellied pig or pygmy goat within the city limits unless such pot-bellied pig or goat is licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter within 10 calendar days upon the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter or within 10 calendar days of said pot-bellied pig or goat’s entry into the city and unless the owner or custodian of said pot-bellied pig or pygmy goat complies with the regulations as set forth in this chapter. [Ord. 1123 § 6, 2016.]
6.17.040 Licensing procedures.
Any person owning or having custody or control of a pot-bellied pig or pygmy goat within the city may obtain a license for such pig or goat from the city in accordance with the following procedures:
A. Application. File with the city an application on a form provided by the city which shall contain the following information:
1. The name and address of the applicant and the address of the property upon which the pot-bellied pig or pygmy goat is to be kept;
2. The name, age, height and weight of the pot-bellied pig or pygmy goat including any identifying marks or tattoos;
3. Such other information as the animal control officer deems appropriate.
B. License Fee. The application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable license fee in an amount as may be established by resolution of the city council.
C. Veterinary Certification. The application shall be accompanied by a signed statement declaring the current height and weight of the pot-bellied pig and/or pygmy goat, and a statement signed by a licensed veterinarian certifying that the pot-bellied pig or pygmy goat is in good health and is current on all necessary vaccinations. Such veterinary certification shall be no older than 30 calendar days when submitted to the city. [Ord. 1123 § 6, 2016.]
6.17.050 Issuance – Term – Renewals.
A. Issuance of License. The city shall issue a license for the keeping of a pot-bellied pig or pygmy goat on a lot within the city that allows for such use upon the filing of a completed application and a finding that the animal meets the requirements set forth in RMC 6.17.060(A) through (D).
B. Term of License. Any license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance; provided, however, any license expiring on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday shall be valid until the next work day.
C. Renewals. Any license issued pursuant to this chapter may be renewed for periods of one year each upon the filing of an application for such renewal with the city accompanied by a nonrefundable renewal fee in an amount as may be established by resolution of the city council. The renewal application shall be on such form as provided by the city. The city shall issue such renewed license unless it is found that the pot-bellied pig or pygmy goat is not in compliance with the regulations as set forth in RMC 6.17.060. [Ord. 1123 § 6, 2016.]
6.17.060 Regulations.
The owner or person having custody, control or possession of a pot-bellied pig or pygmy goat within the city shall comply with the following regulations:
A. Weight. The pot-bellied pig shall not weigh more than 180 pounds. The pygmy goat shall not weigh more than 100 pounds.
B. Height. The pot-bellied pig and/or pygmy goat shall not exceed 26 inches in height as measured from the shoulder of said animal.
C. Confinement on Premises. Each pot-bellied pig or pygmy goat shall be provided with a fenced yard designed to assure that the animal is confined and managed in a safe and clean manner when out-of-doors. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the pot-bellied pig or pygmy goat may be kept as a pet in the residence on the lot upon which said pig or goat resides.
D. Leash Requirements. Each pot-bellied pig or pygmy goat while on a street, sidewalk or other public place shall be restrained by a harness and leash or similar restraint not longer than six feet in length held by a competent person. The owner or person having custody shall immediately remove any feces deposited by the animal on any street, sidewalk, park or other publicly owned area, or private property of another. [Ord. 1123 § 6, 2016.]
6.17.070 Revocation of license.
The license for a pot-bellied pig or pygmy goat issued pursuant to this chapter may be revoked by the animal control officer upon the finding that the provisions of RMC 6.17.060(A) through (D) have been violated and not corrected within 10 calendar days of issuance by the animal control officer of a notice of violation or within such longer period as may be specified in the notice of violation. The animal control officer may grant a longer period than 10 calendar days to correct the violation in the event that the animal control officer finds that such additional time is reasonable and necessary to correct the violation and that the public health, safety and welfare will not be adversely affected by the additional amount of time. Upon failing to correct the violation within the required time, the animal control officer shall issue a written notice of the revocation of the license and the pot-bellied pig or pygmy goat must be removed from the city within 10 calendar days after receipt thereof, unless the licensee timely files a notice of appeal. The notice of revocation shall be served upon the licensee in the same manner as set forth at RMC 6.15.220 for service of notice of revocation of a livestock permit.
The licensee may appeal the notice of revocation to the Roslyn city council by filing with the animal control officer a written notice of appeal within 10 days of receipt of the notice of revocation. The written notice of appeal and request for hearing shall identify with specificity (A) the name of the appellant, (B) the mailing address at which the appellant may receive notices related to the hearing, (C) the notice of revocation sought to be appealed, (D) the violation or violations being appealed, (E) the errors of fact or law that form the basis for the appeal, and (F) a statement identifying the relief the appellant is seeking from the city council. The notice of appeal must be signed by the person to whom the notice was issued. In the event that a timely notice of appeal is filed with the city, the revocation shall be stayed until the city council issues a decision upon the appeal.
Upon timely receipt of a notice of appeal, the city shall schedule an appeal hearing at the next regular meeting of the Roslyn city council following receipt of the timely notice of appeal, and provide notice of the same to permittee; provided, that, in the event the hearing is less than five days following receipt of the notice of appeal, the hearing shall be scheduled for the subsequent city council meeting. Failure of the licensee to so appear before the council shall be deemed a waiver of licensee’s right to appeal the matter to the Roslyn city council.
The filing of an appeal, as provided herein, shall not preclude the city from taking further enforcement action under this chapter. [Ord. 1123 § 6, 2016.]
6.17.080 Violations.
Any person, firm or organization violating this chapter shall, in addition to revocation of the license, be subject to the violations and penalties set out in RMC 6.05.180, as applicable, for each such violation. Each day for which a violation shall continue shall constitute a separate violation. [Ord. 1123 § 6, 2016.]