Dog Licensing

6.08.030 Permit--Application--Fee.

Upon application, a permit shall be issued following payment of the applicable fee, as follows:

A. Normal Rates

1. For each neutered / spayed dog:

a) Ten ($10) dollars for one-year permit.

b) Twenty-five ($25) dollars for a three-year permit.

c) Fifty ($50) dollars for life-time permit.

2. For each unaltered dog:

a) Twenty-five ($25) dollars for one-year permit.

b) Fifty ($50) dollars for a three-year permit.

c) Seventy-five ($75) dollars for life-time permit.

B. Senior/Disabled Rates:

1. For each neutered / spayed dog:

a) Five ($5) dollars for one-year permit.

b) Ten ($10) dollars for a three-year permit.

c) Twenty ($20) dollars for life-time permit.

2. For each unaltered dog:

a) Ten ($10) dollars for one-year permit.

b) Twenty ($20) dollars for a three-year permit.

c) Thirty-five ($35) dollars for life-time permit.

Service dog with documentation – free.

A late fee of $20 will be added to permits that are not applied for within 30 days of obtaining the dog or upon the expiration of any non-lifetime permit.

(Ord. 501 § 3, 1986: Ord. XXX § 12, 2022)

6.08.040 Permit--Expiration.

A permit, if not revoked, shall be valid for the period of the permit starting at the date of issuance through the last day of the month prior; or for the life of the dog for a life-time permit.

(Ord. 501 § 4, 1986: Ord. XXX § 12, 2022)

6.08.050 Permit--Identification tags.

Upon issuing a permit to keep any dog, the City Clerk-Treasurer shall issue to the owner a metallic or durable tag, stamped with an identifying number and with the year of issuance and so designed that it may be conveniently fastened to a dog collar or harness.

Such tag shall be fastened to the dog's collar or harness by the owner and shall be always worn when the dog is off the premises of its owner.

The City Clerk-Treasurer shall maintain a record of the identifying numbers and shall make this record available to the public.

(Ord. 501 § 6, 1986: Ord. XXX § 12, 2022