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An Ordinance amending Chapter 4 and Sections 4-2, 4-9, 4-12.4, 4-12.5, 4-14, and 4-21 of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Code of Ordinances to define unsafe weather conditions, set standards for tethering and confinement of domestic animals, implement a statutory scheme for the impounding and custody of victimized animals, and adopt Urban County Animal Control Officer as the uniform identification within this Chapter, for Officers of Lexington Fayette Animal Care and Control, all effective following passage of Council. [Council Office, Hall]
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That Section 4-2 of Chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, be and hereby are amended to read as follows:
Sec. 4-2. - Care and treatment of animals.
(a) Definitions.
(1) Adequate food means the provision of foodstuff that is uncontaminated, wholesome, palatable, and of sufficient quality and nutritive value to maintain the normal condition and weight of the animal. Food shall be provided at suitable intervals or at least once a day, unless restricted by a veterinarian. The diet shall be appropriate for the animal's species, age and condition. Food shall be served in a receptacle, dish or container that is physically clean and absent of agents injurious to the health of the animal.
(2) Adequate shade means for dogs one (1) or more separate outside areas of shade, large enough to contain all dogs at one (1) time and to protect them from the direct rays of the sun. A doghouse shall not constitute adequate shade. For all other animals that, as determined by species, require shade, "adequate shade" means one (1) or more outside areas of shade large enough to protect all the animals present from the direct rays of the sun.
(3) Adequate shelter means for dogs an appropriate, durable, enclosed, permanent structure, or a structure manufactured to serve primarily as an ...
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