2013 Ord No. 500 - 505
2013 ORDINANCES
Approved Published
500 Regulating the Use of Undiluted Coal Tar Driveway Sealants 1/14/13 1/24-Sun
1/26 Laker
501 Amending the Shorewood Zoning Code Establishing Zoning Permits 3/25/13 5/23-Sun
5/25-Laker
502 Amending Section 1301.02 of the Shorewood City Code Relating to 5/28/13 6/6-Sun
the establishment of fees and charges 6/8-Laker
503 Enacting and Adopting the 2013 S-8 Supplement to the Code of 8/12/13 6/24-Sun
Ordinances for the City of Shorewood, Minnesota 6/26-Laker
504 Amending Chapter 701 of the Municipal Code Relating to Animal 10/28/13 11/7-Sun
Regulations 11/9-Laker
505 Amending Section 1201.09 Subd. 2. of the Shorewood Zoning Code 12/9/13 12/19-Sun
The Shorewood Zoning Map
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 500
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SALE AND USE OF UNDILUTED COAL TAR BASED
SEALER PRODUCTS WITHIN THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA
Section 1. Citv Code Title 900 PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AND PROPERTY is hereby
amended to add:
CHAPTER 908
COAL TAR BASED PRODUCTS
Section
908.01 Findings and Purpose
908.02 Definitions
908.03 Prohibited Acts
908.04 Exceptions
908.01 FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
Subd. 1. The city council finds that:
a. The City of Shorewood Comprehensive Plan protects lakes, streams, Nvetlands and
other bodies of Nvater to enhance the environmental, recreational, cultural and economic
resources and contribute to the general health and Nvelfare of the community.
b. The use of sealers on asphalt driveways is a common practice.
C. The use of undiluted coal tar -based drivewav sealers adversely affects the quality
of storm Nvater runoff from driveways.
Subd. 2. The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate the use and commercial sale of undiluted coal
tar based driveNvay sealer products Nvithin the City of Shorevyood, in order to protect,
restore, and preserve the quality of its waters.
908.02 DEFINITIONS.
Subd. 1. For purposes of this section, the folloNving terms have the meanings given:
a. ASPHALT -BASED SEALER means a petroleum -based sealer material that is
common1v used on driveNvays, parking lots, and other surfaces and Nvhich does not
contain coal tar.
b. COAL TAR means a byproduct of the process used to refine coal.
c. UNDILUTED COAL TAR BASED SEALER means a sealer material containing
coal tar that has not been mixed Nvith asphalt and Nvhich is commonly used on
driveNvays, parking lots and other surfaces.
d. MPCA means the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
e. PAHs means Polvevelic Aromatic H -,Tdrocarbons that defines a group of organic
chemicals formed during the incomplete burning of coal, oil, gas, or other organic
substances. It is present in coal tar and harmful to humans, fish, and other aquatic
life.
908.03 PROHIBITED ACTS.
Subd. 1. No person shall apply any undiluted coal tar based sealer to anv drivewav, parking lot, or
other surface within the Citv of ShoreNvood.
Subd. 2. No person shall contract Nv th any commercial sealer product applicator, residential or
commercial developer, or any other person for the application of any undiluted coal tar
based sealer to any driveNvay, parking lot, or other surface Nvithin the City.
Subd. 3. No commercial sealer product applicator, residential or commercial developer, or other
individual or organization shall direct any employee, independent contractor, volunteer,
or other person to apply any undiluted coal tar based sealer to any driveNvay, parking lot,
or other surface Nvithin the Citv.
Subd. 4. No commercial firm, contractor or organization shall furnish or sell any driveNvay sealer
that is an undiluted coal tar based sealer.
908.04 EXEMPTIONS.
Subd. 1. Upon the express v ritten approval from both the City and the MPCA, a person
conducting bona fide research on the effects of undiluted coal tar based sealer products or
PAHs on the environment shall be exempt from the prohibitions provided in Section
908.03.
Subd. 2. The provisions of this ordinance shall only apply to use of undiluted coal tar based sealer
in the City and shall not affect the use of asphalt -based sealer products Nvithin the City.
Section 2. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon publishing in the Official
Newspaper of the City of ShoreNvood.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 14 "' day of Januarv,
2013.
ATTEST:
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Jean Panchyshyn, Deputy City Clerk
Scott Zerby, Mayor
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CITY OF SHORE WOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 501
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SHOREWOOD ZONING CODE ESTABLISHING
ZONING PERMITS
Section 1. Section 1201.07 of the Shorewood City Code is hereby amended in its entirety
to read as follows:
"1201.07 ADMINISTRATION, CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY; ZONING PERMITS,
Subd. 1. Certificate of occupancy.
a. No building or structure hereafter erected or moved, or that portion of an existing structure
or building erected or moved, shall be occupied or used in whole or in part for any purpose
whatsoever until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by the Building Official
stating that the building or structure complies with all of the provisions within this chapter.
b. The certificate shall be applied for coincidentally with the application for a
building permit, conditional use permit and /or variance and shall be issued within ten days
after the Building Official shall have found the building or structure satisfactory and given
final inspection. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as established by City
Council ordinance.
Subd. 2. Zoning Permits. .A zoning permit shall be required for activities that do not require building
permits but for which it is necessary to determine compliance with zoning requirements such as
setbacks, impervious surface coverage, structure height, etc.;
a. Accessory buildings less than 120 square feet in area.
b. Driveways.
C. Sport and tennis courts.
d. Retaining walls higher than three feet (no separate permit required when a building permit
is required for grading).
e. Above - ground fireplaces and cooking facilities, but not including portable appliances.
Irrigation systems.
g. Playground equipment or systems occupying more than 64 square feet of ground area or
exceeding six feet in height.
h. Underground animal control fences.
Tents and canopies erected for more than two weeks in a 12 -month period.
Portable storage facilities not associated with a valid building permit and located on
property for more than 30 days in a 12 -month period."
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon publishing in the Official
Newspaper of the City of Shorewood.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 25th day of
March, 2013.
ATTEST:
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Jeak Panchyshyn, City Merk
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 502
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1301.02 OF THE SHOREWOOD CITY CODE
RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES AND CHARGES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 1301.02 of the Shorewood Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows:
Schedule A
LICENSE, PERMIT, SERVICE CHARGES AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES
III. Utility Rates
Water
Type of Charge /Fee
City Code
Reference
Fee
Water meter
903.04 Subd. 1
5/8" x 3/4" meter includes swivels
Cost plus 10%
5/8" x 3/4" copperhorn
Cost plus 10%
1" meter includes swivels
Cost plus 10%
1" copperhorn
Cost plus 10%
I" pressure- reducing valve
Cost plus 10%
1 1/2" meter (with flanges)
Cost plus 10%
2" meter (with flanges)
Cost plus 10%
1 1/2" pressure - reducing valve
Cost plus 10%
2" pressure - reducing valve
Cost plus 10%
Meter test
903.08 Subd. 4
1 $80
VI. Building, Zoning, Land Use
Type of Charge /Fee
City Code
Add New Fee
Reference
Zoning Permits
1201.07
$ 20.00
Section 2. This ordinance is effective the date following its publication.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota
this 281" day of May, 2013.
ATTEST:
Jean Panehyshyn, My C1 rk
__NeottZirby, Mayor
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 503
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING AND ADOPTING THE 2013 S -8 SUPPLEMENT TO THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD MINNESOTA
WHEREAS American Legal Publishing Corporation of Cincinnati, Ohio, has completed the
seventh Supplement to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shorewood, which
supplement contains all ordinances up through and including Ordinance No. 499 of a
general and permanent nature enacted since the prior supplement of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Shorewood; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City of Shorewood to accept these updated sections, as
outlined in the attached Exhibit A;
NOW THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota, ordains:
Section 1. That the eighth supplement to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Shorewood as
submitted by American Legal Publishing Corporation of Cincinnati, Ohio, is hereby
accepted.
Section 2. This ordinance adopting the 2013 S -8 Supplement to the Code of Ordinances shall
take effect upon publication in the City's official newspaper.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota, this 12th day of
August, 2013.
.S tt Zerby, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jean Panchyshyn, Ci Cle
SlIOREWOOD, MINNESOTA
Instruction Sheet
2013 S -8 Supplement
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Title page Title page
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,TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TITLE 300: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
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TITLE 400: LIQUOR REGULATIONS
402 -1, 402 -2 402 -1, 402 -2
TITLE' 600: PUBLIC SAFETY
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TITLE 700: ANIMAL REGULATIONS
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PUBLIC RIGIIT -OF -WAY AND PROPERTY
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TITLE 1200:
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
1201 -1 through 1201 -4
1201-1 through 1201 -4
1201 - 13,1.201-14
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1201 - 21,1201 -22
1201 -43 through 1201 -44B
1201 -43 through 1201 -44B
1201-95 through 1201 -86B
1201 -85 through 1201 - -86B
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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 504
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 701 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO ANIMAL REGULATIONS
Section 1. Chapter 701 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with:
"CHAPTER 701
ANIMALS
Section
701.01 Purpose
701.02 Definitions
701.03 Registration and licensing requirements
701.04 Permitted Domesticated Animals
701.05 Non - Domesticated Animals
701.06 Limitations on number of dogs
701.07 Limitations on number of cats
701.08 Animal breeders
701.09 Running at large
701.10 Impoundment authority
701.11 Animal nuisances
701.12 Confinement of certain animals
701.13 Impounded animal redemption
701.14 Rabies Control
701.15 Abuse /neglect of animals
701.16 Dangerous animals and potentially dangerous animals
701.17 Penalties for violation
701.18 Enforcement
701.19 Appendices
701.01 PURPOSE.
To preserve the public health, safety and welfare, and guard against public nuisances, the
ownership and possession of animals must be regulated.
701.02 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this ordinance, the following definitions shall apply unless the context
clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
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ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY. An agency of the state, county, municipality or other
governmental subdivision of the state which is responsible for animal control operations in its
jurisdiction.
ANIMAL ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. The designated law enforcement personnel charged
by the City with enforcement of this ordinance.
ANIMAL SHELTER. Any premises designated by the City Council or the SLMPD for the
purpose of impounding and caring for animals held under the authority of this ordinance.
AT LARGE. An animal is at large when it is off the premises of the, person, firm, corporation,
organization, or department possessing, harboring, keeping, having an interest in, or having
care, custody, or control of the animal, and the animal is not under restraint.
BARKING. The phrase "to bark excessively, continuously, or untimely" includes, but is not
limited to, barking, whining, howling, baying, crying, or making other noise excessively, such
that the creation of the noise by any single or combination of dogs can be heard by any person,
including a law enforcement officer or animal control officer, from a location outside of the
building or premises where the dog is being kept and which noise occurs repeatedly over at least
a five minute period of time with one minute or less lapse of time between each animal noise
during the five minute period. "Untimely" includes, but is not limited to, the noise which occurs
repeatedly over a two - minute period of time with one - minute or less lapse of time between each
animal noise during the two - minute period, between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
BODILYHARM. Physical pain or injury, illness, or any impairment of physical condition.
SUBSTANTIAL BODILY HARM. Bodily injury which involves a temporary but substantial
disfigurement, or which causes a temporary but substantial loss or impairment of the function of
any bodily member or organ, or which causes a fracture of any bodily member.
GREAT BODILY HARM. Bodily injury which creates a high probability of death, or which
causes serious permanent disfigurement, or which causes a permanent or protracted loss or
impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ or other serious bodily harm.
CITY. The City of Shorewood.
COMMERCIAL KENNEL. A kennel used for 'boarding and breeding or selling dogs for a
profit.
DANGEROUS ANIMAL. An animal, including dangerous dogs as defined in Minnesota
Statutes, Section 347.50, as amended, which has:
a. Without provocation, inflicted substantial bodily harm on a human being on
public or private property; or
Killed a domestic animal without provocation while off the owner's property; or
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C. Been found to be potentially dangerous, and after the owner has received notice
that the animal is potentially dangerous, the animal aggressively bites, attacks, or
endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals.
DEALER. A public or private agency; person, society, or corporation that sells or transfers dogs
or cats to corporations, institutions or to other dealers who sell or transfer to corporations or
institutions.
ANIMAL WASTE DEVICE. A device for sanitary removal of animal feces.
DOMESTICATED (DOMESTIC) ANIMAL. Such animals as dogs, cats, caged birds, gerbils,
hamsters, guinea pigs, domesticated rabbits, fish, non - poisonous, non - venomous and non-
constricting reptiles or amphibians, and other similar domesticated animals.
NON - DOMESTICATED (NON - DOMESTIC) ANIMAL. Animals which are naturally wild
and not naturally trained or domesticated, or which are inherently dangerous to the health, safety,
and welfare of people. Unless otherwise defined, such animals shall include:
a. Any member of the cat family (family felidae) including lions, tigers, cougars,
bobcats, leopards and jaguars, but excluding commonly accepted domesticated house
cats:
b. Any naturally wild member of the canine family (family canidae) including wolves,
foxes, coyotes, dingoes, and jackals, but excluding commonly accepted domesticated
dogs;
C. Any member or relative of the rodent family including any skunk (whether or not dc-
scented), raccoon, or squirrel, but excluding those members otherwise defined or
commonly accepted as domesticated pets;
d. Any poisonous, venomous, constricting, or inherently dangerous member of the
reptile or amphibian families including rattlesnakes, boa constrictors, pit vipers,
crocodiles and alligators; and,
e. Any other animal which is not explicitly listed above but which can be reasonably
defined by the terms of this subsection, including but not limited to bears, deer,
monkeys and other species non - indigenous to Minnesota.
f. Any animal defined as livestock by Minnesota Department of Agriculture rule
1515.3100.
OWNER. Any person, firm, corporation, organization, or department possessing, harboring,
keeping, having an interest in, or having care, custody, or control of an animal.
POTENTIALLYDANGEROUS ANIMAL. Any animal, including a potentially dangerous dog
as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 347.50, as amended, that:
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a. When unprovoked, inflicts bites on a human or domestic animal on public or
private property; or
b. When unprovoked, chases or approaches a person, including a person on a
bicycle, upon the streets, sidewalks, or any public or private property, other than
the animal owner's property, in an apparent attitude of attack; or
C. Has a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked, causing
injury or otherwise threatening the safety of humans or domestic animals; or
d. Has been declared a potentially dangerous dog or potentially dangerous animal by
any lawful authority of this or any other state or subdivision thereof.
PREMISES. A building, structure, shelter, or land where a dog or other domesticated or non-
domesticated animal is kept or confined, and specifically excludes all public rights -of -way,
sidewalks, and streets.
PROPER ENCLOSURE. Securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked
pen or structure suitable to prevent the animal from escaping and providing protection from
the elements for the animal. A proper enclosure does not include a porch, patio, or any part
of a house, garage, or other structure that would allow the animal to exit of its own volition,
or any house or structure in which windows are open or in which door or window screens
are the only obstacles that prevent the animal from exiting.
PROVOCATION. An act that an adult could reasonably expect may cause an animal to attack
or bite. With regard to an animal other than a dog, provocation also means an act that an adult
could reasonably expect may cause an animal of that species to attack or bite.
PUBLIC NUISANCE - ANIMAL. Any animal that habitually worries, chases or molests
persons travelling peaceably on a public road or off the premises of its owner, or violates a
prohibition of this ordinance, is a public nuisance. It shall be considered a nuisance for any
animal to bark excessively, continuously or untimely; to frequent school grounds, parks, or
public beaches; to chase vehicles; to chase, molest, annoy or bite any person if the person is not
on the property of the owner or custodian of the animal; to molest, defile or destroy any property,
public or private; or to defecate in or upon public property or the property of another without
being cleaned up immediately by the person in charge of the animal. The person having custody
of the animal is responsible for disposing of the animal feces in a sanitary manner. Failure on
the part of the owner or custodian to prevent his animals from committing an act of nuisance
shall subject the owner or custodian to the penalty hereinafter provided.
RESTRAINT. An animal is considered to be under restraint, provided that
a. It is on the premises of the person, firm, corporation, organization, or department
possessing, harboring, keeping, having an interest in, or having care, custody, or
control of the animal; or
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b. It is in a private motor vehicle or camper, with secured windows and doors, of a
person, firm, corporation, organization, or department possessing, harboring,
keeping, having an interest in, or having care, custody, or control of the animal;
or
C. In all other locations, other than animals in a designated "off - leash" park, it is on a
secure leash of no longer than six feet in length.
SLMPD. The South Lake Minnetonka Police Department.
701.03 REGISTRATION AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.
Subd. 1. Licensure required. All dogs over the age of six months kept in this city,
including those allowed by multiple dog license, shall be licensed and registered
by the owner with the city. The fee for the license and registration shall be set
by ordinance of the City Council. License applications shall be made at the
office of the City Cleric on city forms setting forth the name and address of the
owner; the name, breed, age, color, and gender of the dog; and such other
information as may be considered necessary by the city. Applicants shall
provide proof that each dog has current vaccination against rabies. License
tags, if issued at the election of the city, shall be securely attached around the
dog's neck at all times during the license term. If the tag is lost or stolen, the
owner may obtain a duplicate license and tag upon payment of a fee set by
ordinance of the City Council.
Subd. 2. Term of license. See 701.19 Appendices.
Subd. 3. New residents of city. Any person who moves into and becomes a resident of the
city and who owns a dog within the city shall cause the same to be registered and
licensed as provided hereinbefore within a period of not more than 30 days after
becoming a resident of the city.
Subd. 4. Transfer of license. The license of any dog, licensed by the city, may be
transferred to a new owner of the licensed dog for the duration of that license. The
transfer is when the information regarding the new owner is filed with the city
clerk. The fee for license transfers shall be set by ordinance of the City Council.
Subd. 5. Revocation. Any person making any false statement on any license application
required by this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The city clerk shall
revoke any license issued under this section if the owner has made any false
statement on the license application. No refund of any fees shall be due to the
licensee whose license has been revoked.
Subd. 6. Reinstatement. Any person whose license has been revoked under this section
may reapply for such license after all deficiencies have been corrected. Any
person making application after any revocation shall follow the procedures set out
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for the initial issuance of the license and shall pay the fees in the full amount that
would be required for an original license.
701.04 PERMITTED DOMESTICATED ANIMALS.
Any person may own, keep, harbor or maintain any of the various domesticated animals,
including but not limited to dogs and cats, adapted so as to live with humans in a tame condition
and as provided in Chapter 705 Farm and Other Animals.
701.05 NON - DOMESTICATED ANIMALS.
No person may own, keep, harbor, or maintain any non- domestic animal within the city
limits, except as provided in Chapter 705 Farm and Other Animals,
701.06 LIMITATIONS ON NUMBER OF DOGS.
Within the limits of the city, no person may own, keep, harbor, or maintain more than 2
dogs over the age of 6 months unless a multiple dog license is first obtained from the city. See
701.19 Appendices for multiple dog license requirements.
701.07 LIMITATIONS ON NUMBER OF CATS.
Within the limits of the city, an owner or household may not own, keep, harbor, or
maintain more than 3 cats over the age of 6 months.
701.08 ANIMAL BREEDERS AND DEALERS.
No person, firm, or corporation shall establish, maintain, conduct, or operate a
commercial kennel or operate as a breeder or dealer of any animal within this city without
first obtaining approval by the city council.
701.09 RUNNING AT LARGE.
No owner of any animal shall permit such animal to run or move at large at any time
within the city. The finding of any animal running at large shall be prima facie evidence of
violation of this section by the owner of the animal.
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The animal enforcement officer shall have authority to take into custody and impound
those animals, found at large within the city. If the animal enforcement officer is unable to take
an animal into custody the officer may, where possible, follow the animal to the property of its
owner, and may issue a citation to the owner for violation of this ordinance. The officer shall not
take into custody an animal once it is upon the property of its owner except:
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a. Where the officer finds no one present upon the property and custody is necessary
to prevent the animal from further running at large; or
b. The animal is previously declared as a dangerous dog or dangerous animal; or
C. Is a prohibited non - domesticated animal or which is inherently dangerous and if
left uncontrolled poses a danger to public health, safety or welfare.
701.11 ANIMAL NUISANCES.
Subd. 1. It shall be unlawful for any owner to fail to exercise reasonable care and control
of his or her animals to prevent them from becoming a public nuisance.
Subd. 2. The person having custody of the animal must have in their possession a device
for removal of animal feces when in or on any public trail, sidewalk, in any city
park, or along any public right -of -way (for example, along roadways and streets),
or any other property, public or private, which is not the premises of the person
owning, keeping, harboring, or maintaining the animal.
Subd. 3. No person having custody or control of a domesticated animal shall allow such
animal on any public swimming beach or any public grounds where any sign is
posted prohibiting animals in that area, except a recognized animal for life
assistance.
Subd. 4. See 701.19 Appendices
701.12 CONFINEMENT OF CERTAIN ANIMALS.
Every female animal in heat shall be confined in a building or other secure enclosure in
such manner that such female animal cannot come into contact with another animal, except for
planned breeding.
701.13 IMPOUNDED ANIMAL REDEMPTION
Subd. 1. Pound. The city shall provide an adequate pound or facilities where animals taken
into custody by an animal enforcement officer shall be kept and properly fed and
cared for until disposed of according to the provisions of this ordinance.
Subd. 2. Notice of impoundment. Within 24 hours of taking an animal into custody, the
Animal Enforcement Officer shall give notice of the animal impoundment to the
last known owner(s) and/or custodian(s) of the animal. If no address is available
from police records, city license records, or available microchip identification,
notice shall be given to the residence with which the animal was last associated.
The notice shall reasonably describe the animal and advise that in the event the
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animal is not redeemed within five regular business days after a stated date the
animal may be destroyed.
Subd. 3. Redemption by owner. The owner of any animal seized pursuant to this section
may retrieve the animal from the city's animal impound shelter, provided that the
owner purchases the appropriate license within seven days if the animal is not
already properly licensed, pays all impound fees to cover the cost of apprehending
the animal, boarding fees to cover the cost of sheltering the animal, any veterinary
costs incurred by the animal control authority, and any other costs incurred by the
animal control authority. Any owner who fails to comply with these requirements
within five regular business days shall be deemed to have forfeited any property
right to the animal and the animal control authority may dispose of it pursuant to
subdivision 5 of this section. In determining the impounding fee, the city may
establish a schedule of fees based on the number of times an animal has been
impounded. Boarding fees shall be according to a schedule adopted and
maintained by the SLMPD. License fees shall be adopted by the city council by
resolution.
Subd. 4. Disposition of unclaimed or injured animals. Upon expiration of the five regular
business day period, an animal in the custody of the animal enforcement officer
may be surrendered to the Animal Humane Society or euthanized. Nothing in this
ordinance shall prevent the animal enforcement officer from causing the animal to
be euthanized in less than the five regular business days waiting period as
aforesaid where the animal is injured and, in the opinion of the animal
enforcement officer or a veterinarian, the only humane act would be one of
euthanization.
Subd. 5. Records kept. The animal enforcement officer shall keep an accurate account of
all animals received at the pound and all animals euthanized or released there
from.
701.14 RABIES CONTROL.
Subd. 1. Rabies Vaccination Required. It is unlawful for any person to own, keep, harbor,
or maintain any animal over the age of six months which is susceptible to rabies
unless that animal is vaccinated against rabies.
Subd. 2. Quarantine of biting animals.
a. Upon a written report being filed with the animal control authority stating that an
animal has bitten a human being and setting forth the name of the animal, if
known, and the name and address of the owner or custodian, if known, the name
of the person bitten and when and where the incident occurred, the animal
enforcement officer shall order the animal quarantined for a period of ten days.
During quarantine, the animal shall be securely confined and kept from contact
with any other animals.
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b. At the discretion of the animal enforcement officer, the quarantine may be on the
premises of the owner. If the animal enforcement officer so requires, the owner
shall, at his or her own expense, place the animal in a veterinary hospital for the
period of confinement or surrender the animal to the animal enforcement officer
for confinement. The animal shall not be released from confinement until the
animal control officer has determined that the animal is free from rabies and until
the owner has paid the costs of any veterinary tests made upon the animal as well
as the costs of any confinement on premises other than that of the owner.
C. If the costs are not paid by the owner or custodian within ten days following
written notice to the owner or custodian that the animal is available for release,
the animal enforcement officer shall forthwith cause the animal to be surrendered
to the Animal Humane Society or to be euthanized.
d. Any person who shall fail to deliver to the animal enforcement officer any animal
which has bitten a human being and against which a sworn, written complaint has
been filed shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day's neglect or failure to
comply with the provisions of this subdivision shall be deemed a separate offense.
e. A dog or other animal displaying symptoms of being rabid, may be seized at any
place or time and shall be confined in the city impounding facility at the expense
of the owner until found to be free from rabies.
f If a dog or other animal appears to be diseased, vicious, dangerous, rabid, or has
been exposed to rabies, and the dog or other animal cannot be impounded without
serious risk of personal injury, the dog or other animal may be destroyed if
reasonably necessary for the safety of any person or person.
Subd. 3. Rabies in city, proclamation. The city adopts Minnesota statute 35.68 and 35.69
and any revisions thereof regarding rabies proclamations.
701.15 ABUSE/NEGLECT OF ANIMALS.
Subd. 1. Improper care.
a. Food. Animals must be provided with food of sufficient quantity and quality to
allow for normal growth and maintenance of body weight.
b. Water. Animals must be provided with clean, fresh water in sufficient quantity to
satisfy the animal's needs or supplied by free choice. Snow or ice is not an
adequate water supply.
C. Shelter. Animals must be provided with proper shelter and protection from the
weather. A person in charge or control of any animal which is kept outdoors
or in an unheated enclosure shall provide the animal with shelter and bedding
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as prescribed in this section as a minimum. The shelter shall include a
moisture proof and wind proof structure of suitable size to accommodate the
animal and allow retention of body heat. It shall be made of durable material
with a solid, moisture -proof floor or a floor raised at least two inches from the
ground. Between November 1 and March 31 the structure must have a
windbreak at the entrance. The structure shall be provided with a sufficient
quantity of suitable bedding material consisting of hay, straw, cedar shavings,
blankets, or the equivalent, to provide insulation and protection against cold
and dampness and promote retention of body heat. Shade from the direct rays
of the sun, during the months of May to October shall be provided.
d. Sanitation. It shall be unlawful for any person to allow food and water
receptacles, kennels, yards, or the premises where the animal is kept to be or to
remain in an unhealthy, unsanitary, or obnoxious condition, or to permit the
premises to be in such condition that obnoxious odors can be plainly detected on
adjacent public or private property.
e. Veterinary Care. The owner or custodian of a domesticated animal shall
provide adequate health care, including parasite and pest control, and care
needed to prevent suffering.
f. Cruelty to animals. It shall be unlawful for any owner to beat, cruelly ill -
treat, torment or otherwise abuse or neglect any animal. A person may not
inflict cruelty on a pet or companion animal by the use of a cruel training or
handling device or method.
g. Interpretation of Terms. A dispute as to the meaning of abuse, cruelty,
neglect or adequate healthcare shall be resolved by an expert opinion.
h. Animals in motor vehicles. A person may not leave an animal unattended in a
standing or parked motor vehicle in a manner that endangers the animal's health
or safety. Animals carried in open vehicles, including trucks, boats, motorcycles,
dirt bikes, trailers, etc., must be restrained in a crate or carrier or restrained by a
chain or cable to prevent the animal from leaving the vehicle or being tossed out.
Subd. 2. Removal of animals. A peace officer, animal enforcement officer, or a volunteer
or professional member of a fire or rescue department of a political subdivision
may use reasonable force to enter a motor vehicle and remove an animal which
has been left in the vehicle in violation of this section. A person removing an
animal under this subdivision shall use reasonable means to contact the owner of
the animal to arrange for its return home. If the person is unable to contact the
owner, the person may take the animal to an animal shelter.
701.16 DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ANIMALS.
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The city is authorized pursuant to Minnesota statute section 347.53 to regulate potentially
dangerous and dangerous dogs or other animals.
Subd. 1. Potentially Dangerous Animals; Declaration
The animal control authority shall make such declaration upon a finding that the animal
in question:
a. When unprovoked, inflicts bites on a human or domestic animal on public or
private property; or
b. When unprovoked, chases or approaches a person, including a person on a
bicycle, upon the streets, sidewalks, or any public or private property, other than
the animal owner's property, in an apparent attitude of attack; or
C. Has a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked, causing
injury or otherwise threatening the safety of humans or domestic animals; or
d. Has been declared a potentially dangerous animal by any lawful authority of this
or any other state or subdivision thereof.
In making such a determination, the animal enforcement officer may rely upon any or all
of the following:
a. Citizen complaint from an identified member of the public;
b. Police or citizen reports of running at large or other public nuisance;
C. Citation or convictions of an ordinance or statutory violation independent of site
of violation involving the animal in question with the exception of a charge of
failure to license;
d. Determination by any state or subdivision thereof that the animal in question is a
potentially dangerous animal.
Subd. 2. Potentially Dangerous Animals; Requirements
a. Microchip Identification. The owner of a potentially dangerous animal must have
a microchip implanted in the animal for identification, and the name of the
microchip manufacturer and identification number of the microchip must be
provided to the animal control authority. If the microchip is not implanted by the
owner, it may be implanted by the animal control authority. In either case, all
costs related to purchase and implantation of the microchip must be borne by the
animal's owner. It is a misdemeanor to remove a microchip from a dangerous or
potentially dangerous animal.
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b. Confinement. All potentially dangerous animals shall be securely confined
indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen, kennel, or fenced yard except
when leashed as required. Confinement does not include a porch, patio, unfenced
yard, "invisible fence" or any part of a house, garage, cage, or other structure that
would allow the animal to exit of its own volition or any house or structure in
which screens are the only obstacles to preventing the animal from exiting.
C. Impoundment. Any potentially dangerous animal found off the premises of the
owner, harborer, keeper, or custodian of same, is subject to immediate seizure and
impoundment.
Subd. 3. Dangerous Animals; Declaration
The animal control authority shall make such declaration upon a finding that the animal
in question has:
a. Without provocation, inflicted substantial bodily harm on a human being on
public or private property; or
b. Killed a domestic animal without provocation while off the owner's property; or
C. Been found to be potentially dangerous, and after the owner has notice that the
animal is potentially dangerous, the animal aggressively bites, attacks, or
endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals.
In making such a determination, the animal enforcement officer may rely upon any or all
of the following:
a. Citizen complaint from an identified member of the public;
b. Police or citizen reports of running at large or other public nuisance;
C. Citation or convictions of an ordinance or statutory violation independent of site
of violation involving the animal in question with the exception of a charge of
failure to license;
d. Determination by any state or subdivision thereof that the animal in question is a
dangerous animal.
Subd. 4. Dangerous Animals; Registration
a. Requirement. No person may own a dangerous animal in the city unless the
animal is registered as provided in this section.
b. Registration. The animal control authority shall issue a certificate of registration
to the owner of a dangerous animal if the owner presents sufficient evidence that:
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(1) A proper enclosure exists for the dangerous animal and a posting on the
premises with a clearly visible warning sign that there is a dangerous
animal on the property, including a warning symbol to inform children;
(2) A policy of liability insurance issued by an insurance company authorized
to conduct business in this state in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00
insuring the owner for any personal injuries inflicted by the dangerous
animal;
(3) The owner has paid an annual fee to the SLMPD, in addition to any
regular licensing fees, to obtain a certificate of registration for a dangerous
animal under this section; and
(4) The owner has had microchip identification implanted in the dangerous
animal.
C. Warning symbol. If the animal control authority issues a certificate of registration
to the owner of a dangerous animal pursuant to subdivision 2, the animal control
authority must provide, for posting on the owner's property, a copy of a warning
symbol to inform children that there is a dangerous animal on the property. The
warning symbol must be the uniform symbol provided by the Minnesota
Commissioner of Public Safety. The animal control authority may charge the
registrant a reasonable fee to cover its administrative costs and the cost of the
warning symbol.
d. Dangerous animal designation review. Beginning six months after an animal is
declared dangerous, an owner may request annually that the designating animal
control authority review the designation. The owner must provide evidence that
the animal's behavior has changed due to age, neutering, environment, completion
of obedience training that includes modification of aggressive behavior, or other
factors. If the animal control authority finds sufficient evidence that the animal's
behavior has changed, the authority may rescind the dangerous animal
designation.
e. Law enforcement; exemption. The provisions of this section do not apply to dogs
used by law enforcement officials for police work.
f Exemption. Animals may not be declared dangerous if the threat, injury, or
damage was sustained by aperson:
(1) Who was committing, at the time, a willful trespass or other tort upon the
premises occupied by the owner of the animal;
(2) Who was provoking, tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the animal or who
can be shown to have repeatedly, in the past, provoked, tormented, abused,
or assaulted the animal; or
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(3) Who was committing or attempting to commit a crime.
g. Tag. A dangerous animal registered under this section must have a
standardized, easily identifiable tag identifying the animal as dangerous and
containing the uniform dangerous animal symbol, affixed to the animal's collar at
all times.
Subd. 5. Dangerous Animals; Requirements
a. An owner of a dangerous animal shall keep the animal, while on the owner's
property, in a proper enclosure. If the animal is outside the proper enclosure, the
animal must be muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash and under
the physical restraint of a responsible adult. The muzzle must be made in a
manner that will prevent the animal from biting any person or animal but that will
not cause injury to the animal or interfere with its vision or respiration.
b. The owner of a dangerous animal must have a microchip implanted in the animal
for identification, and the name of the microchip manufacturer and identification
number of the microchip must be provided to the animal control authority. If the
microchip is not implanted by the owner, it may be implanted by the animal
control authority. In either case, all costs related to purchase and implantation of
the microchip must be borne by the animal's owner. It is a misdemeanor to
remove a microchip from a dangerous or potentially dangerous animal.
C. An owner of a dangerous animal must renew the registration of the animal
annually until the animal is deceased. If the animal is removed from the
jurisdiction, it must be registered as a dangerous animal in its new jurisdiction.
d. An owner of a dangerous animal must notify the animal control authority in
writing of the death of the animal or its transfer to a new location where the
animal will reside within 30 days of the death or transfer, and must, if requested
by the animal control authority, execute an affidavit under oath setting forth either
the circumstances of the animal's death and disposition or the complete name,
address, and telephone number of the person to whom the animal has been
transferred or the address where the animal has been relocated.
e. An animal control authority shall require a dangerous animal to be sterilized at the
owner's expense. If the owner does not have the animal sterilized within 30 days,
the animal control authority shall seize the animal and have it sterilized at the
owner's expense.
A person who owns a dangerous animal and who rents property from another
where the animal will reside must disclose to the property owner prior to entering
the lease agreement and at the time of any lease renewal that the person owns a
dangerous animal that will reside at the property.
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(1) Right to hearing. The owner of any animal declared dangerous has the right
to a hearing concerning the dangerous dog or dangerous animal
declaration and, if applicable, prior potentially dangerous dog or
potentially dangerous animal declarations for the animal. The animal
owner must make the request in writing, on a form provided by the SLMPD,
within 14 days of receiving notice of the declaration. Failure to do so within
14 days of the date of receiving the notice will terminate the owner's right to
a hearing under this section.
Any hearing must be held within 14 days of the request to determine the
validity of the declaration. The hearing officer must be an impartial person
retained by the city or by the SLMPD to conduct the hearing. In the event
that the declaration is upheld by the hearing officer, actual expenses of the
hearing up to a maximum of $1,000 will be the responsibility of the
animal's owner. The hearing officer shall issue a decision on the matter
within ten days after the hearing. The decision must be delivered to the
animal's owner by hand delivery or registered mail as soon as practical and
a copy must be provided to the animal control authority.
(2) Requirements during appeals process. While awaiting final disposition of
an appeal of a dangerous animal declaration, the owner of the animal shall
keep the animal, while on the owner's property, in a proper enclosure. If the
animal is outside the proper enclosure, it must be muzzled and restrained by
a substantial chain or leash and under the physical restraint of a responsible
person. The muzzle must be made in a manner that will prevent the animal
from biting any person or animal but that will not cause injury to the animal
or interfere with its vision or respiration. A person who transfers
ownership of a dangerous dog or dangerous animal must notify the new
owner that the animal control authority has identified the animal as
dangerous. The current owner must also notify the animal control
authority in writing of the transfer of ownership and provide the animal
control authority with the new owner's name, address, and telephone
number.
Subd.6. Confiscation
a. `Seizure. The animal control authority having jurisdiction shall immediately
seize any dangerous animal if.
(1) After 14 days after the owner has notice that the animal is dangerous,
the animal is not validly registered under this section; or
(2) After 14 days after the owner has notice that the animal is dangerous,
the owner does not secure the proper liability insurance or surety
coverage as required under this section; or
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(3) The animal is not maintained in the proper enclosure; or
(4) The animal is outside the proper enclosure and not under physical
restraint of a responsible person as required in the previous section.
(5) The animal is not sterilized within 30 days.
(6) If an owner of an animal is convicted of a crime for which the animal
was originally seized, the court may order that the animal be
confiscated and may be disposed of in a manner permitted by law, and
that the owner pay the costs incurred in confiscating, confining, and
destroying the animal.
Animals reclaimed. A dangerous animal seized under subdivision 1 may be
reclaimed by the owner of the animal upon payment of impounding and
boarding fees, and presenting proof to the animal control authority that the
requirements of the previous section will be met. An animal not reclaimed
under this subdivision within seven days may be surrendered to the Animal
Humane Society or humanely euthanized and the owner is liable to the animal
control authority for costs incurred in confining and disposing of the animal.
Subd. 7. Destruction of Animals in Certain Circumstances
a. Circumstances. An animal may be destroyed in a proper and humane manner by
the animal control authority if the animal:
(1) Inflicted substantial or great bodily harm on a human on public or private
property without provocation; or
(2) Inflicted multiple bites on a human on public or private property without
provocation; or
(3) Bit multiple human victims on public or private property in the same attack
without provocation; or
(4) Bit a human on public or private property without provocation in an attack
where more than one animal participated in the attack.
b. Right to hearing. The animal control authority may not destroy an animal until the
animal owner has had the opportunity for a hearing before an impartial hearing
officer designated by the animal control authority. The animal owner must request
a hearing within 14 days after the animal control authority provides notice that it
intends to destroy the animal.
701.17 PENALITIES FOR VIOLATION
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A person who violates a provision of this ordinance is guilty of a misdemeanor.
701.18 ENFORCEMENT
Citations are issued for certain violations. The animal control officer or police officer is
authorized to issue a citation to any person, firm, or entity for any alleged violations of this
ordinance and any other ordinances or statutes which provide the basis for prosecution of
violations of this ordinance. Nothing within this ordinance shall be construed to limit the
authority of animal control officers or police officers to enforce any provisions of this ordinance
or related statutes or ordinances.
701.19 APPENDICES
Subd. 1. Dog License Period. The license period shall be for the whole or unexpired
portion of the year ending on the ensuing December 31.
Subd. 2. Multiple Dog License Requirements
a. Within the limits of the city, no more than two dogs over the age of six months
shall be allowed in any household unless the owners shall first obtain a Multiple
Dog license. This license shall allow an owner to keep up to four dogs over the
age of six months. Any person desiring a Multiple Dog license shall make
written application upon a form prescribed by and containing the information as
required by the city. Every owner is required to keep a valid, individual license
tag securely fastened to the dog's collar or harness. The owner shall pay a fee for
the Multiple Dog license as provided in § 1302 of this code. This license shall be
valid for the period of one year, beginning on January 1 and ending on December
31, and is nontransferable. The application shall contain the following
information:
(1) The number of dogs over the age of six months to be maintained on the
premises;
(2) A description of the real estate property upon which the animals will be
kept;
(3) Written authorization for the city to inspect the premises which shall be
valid for the length of the license. Application for a renewal license shall be
inspected upon receipt of complaints. The inspection shall be to confirm
compliance with the following criteria:
(a) If an outdoor Multiple Dog shelter is provided, it must be constructed
of suitable material to maintain and secure the keeping of dogs and to
allow for sufficient space for the dogs. Standards for adequate shelter
for dogs is specified in M.S. § 343.40 and is adopted by reference,
including any amendments to that section. The space must be
inspected and approved by the Animal Enforcement Officer. All
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surfaces must be constructed of material to provide for proper
cleaning, drainage and maintenance and needs of the dogs. Multiple
Dog structures must be located within the prescribed setback
requirements for the property and shall be located at least ten feet from
the property boundary. All fences shall be located entirely upon the
property of the fence owner. No boundary line fence shall be erected
closer than three feet to an existing parallel boundary line fence;
(b) Owners must ensure that dogs kept on a licensed premises do not
create a nuisance by excessive barking or by creating unsanitary
conditions.
(4) Notification of any prior violations during the previous licensing period.
b. Denial of license. The city may deny any license request based upon one or more
of the following:
(1) The Animal Enforcement Officer finds the Multiple Dog facilities
inadequate;
(2) Conditions of the license are not met;
(3) A nuisance condition is found to be created by the dogs or owner;
(4) The Multiple Dog facility creates a public health and safety hazard or has
placed the animals in an unreasonable endangerment. The city shall
investigate all complaints and may issue a citation for violations. After a
complaint has been received and found to be valid regarding a Multiple Dog
license, the holder of the license shall appear before the City Council to state
or explain their position. The appearance shall be within 30 days of the
initial complaint and after notification of all contiguous property owners.
The City Council will then decide the status of the license.
C. Exceptions
(1) An applicant may apply to the City Council for an exception to the
maximum number of dogs allowed per property.
(2) This section shall not apply to nonresidents or dogs kept within the city for
less than 30 continuous days.
d. Revocation of Multiple Dog license. In addition to any other sanctions herein
provided, violation of any of the terms of this chapter shall be grounds for
termination of the privilege of keeping up to four dogs, and the license may be
revoked. Revocation may occur for a violation attributable to any dog kept by the
owners.
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Subd. 3. Animal Nuisances. It shall be considered a nuisance for any animal to bark
excessively, continuously or untimely, to chase vehicles, defile or destroy any
property, public or private, or to defecate in or upon public property or the property
of another without being cleaned up immediately by the person in charge of the
animal. The person having custody of the dog is responsible for disposing of the
dog feces in a sanitary manner. Failure on the part of the owner or custodian to
prevent his animals from committing an act of nuisance shall subject the owner or
custodian to the penalty hereinafter provided.
Section 2. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon publishing in the
Official Newspaper of the City of Shorewood.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 28`x' day of
October, 2013.
ATTEST:
Jein Panchyshyn, City erk
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Scott erby, M iy r
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
ORDINANCE NO. 505
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1201.09 SUBD. 2.
OF THE SHOREWOOD ZONING CODE — THE SHOREWOOD ZONING MAP
Section 1. Section 1201.09 Subd. 2. of the Shorewood City Code is hereby amended to
include the property described as:
"Lots 25 and 26, Block 3, Minnetonka Manor, Hennepin County, Minnesota."
in the R -1C /S, Single - Family Residential /Shoreland zoning district.
Section 2. That the Zoning Administrator is hereby authorized to revise the Zoning Map
of the City of Shorewood to include the property in the R -1C /S, Single- Family
Residential /Shoreland zoning district.
Section 3. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon publishing in the
Official Newspapers of the City of Shorewood.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 9th day of
December 2013.
Scott rby, Mayo r
ATTEST:
Je Panchyshyn, 06 Clerk