Chapter 6.08
LIVESTOCK RESTRICTED AREAS

Sections:

6.08.010    Livestock defined.

6.08.020    Stock restricted area designated.

6.08.030    Livestock running at large prohibited.

6.08.040    Enclosures required for livestock.

6.08.050    Violation—Penalty—Compensation for damage.

6.08.010 Livestock defined.

For the purposes of this chapter, “livestock” shall be defined as horses, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, oxen, mules, or any other domestic animal, but shall not include dogs, cats or poultry. (Ord. 1981-01 § 3)

6.08.020 Stock restricted area designated.

All of Skamania County, outside the boundaries of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, as illustrated on the map attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter is, and same is designated as, a stock restricted area. (Ord. 1981-01 § 1)

6.08.030 Livestock running at large prohibited.

After March 23, 1981, the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, it shall be unlawful to allow any or all livestock of any kind to run at large. (Ord. 1981-01 § 2)

6.08.040 Enclosures required for livestock.

From and after March 23, 1981, all livestock shall be kept in an enclosed, fenced pasture or barn, and shall not be allowed to run at large; the presence of livestock at large in an unfenced area shall be prima facie evidence of an inadequate and unlawful fence. (Ord. 1981-01 § 4)

6.08.050 Violation—Penalty—Compensation for damage.

That violation of this chapter, or any portion thereof, shall be subject to that penalty prescribed in Skamania County Code Section 1.01.150; and in addition to that penalty, where private property is destroyed or damaged, any person found in violation of this chapter shall be required to make full and complete restitution to the owners of said property. (Ord. 1981-01 § 5)