Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Amending Section 26-1 (Definitions) of Chapter 26 (Animal Control) of the Code of Ordinances and Establishing Section 24-431 (Keeping of Miniature Swine Restricted) within Chapter 26 (Animal Control) of the Code of Ordinances
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5E: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: December 7, 2021
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Code Services
CONTACT: Kerry Simpson, Director of Code Services
CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• Staff recommends approval of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This ordinance amends McKinney’s existing Animal Control ordinance to allow residents to keep a Miniature Swine as a pet. (Swine are currently prohibited inside the City’s corporate limits.)
A Miniature Swine is any member of the swine family including “potbellied pigs” that has, through selective breeding, been genetically manipulated to attain a maximum height of no more than 24 inches at the shoulder when fully grown, has short ears and a straight tail, and a maximum weight of 150 pounds.
• Key items of the requirements allowing Miniature Swine as pets are:
o Establishes restricted requirements for keeping Miniature Swine;
o Authorizes one Miniature Swine in a single-family dwelling unit or business;
o Prohibits Swine in multi-family dwelling units;
o Requires Miniature Swine to be spayed or neutered and prohibits propagation or breeding of Miniature Swine inside the City;
o Requires annual vaccinations against erysipelas, parvo virus and leptospirosis and proof of such from a licensed veterinarian;
o Requires owners to maintain clean and sanitary conditions; and
o Requires microchip or other permanent identification and national registration.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• In 2009, the City of McKinney adopted chapter 26 of the McKinney Code that expressly prohibited the keeping of potbellied pigs (Miniature Swine).
• On October 19, 2021, a McKinney resident requested that the City allow Miniature Swine as pets in the City’s corporate limits.
• On November 16, 2021, a City Council work session was held for the City Council to discuss an amendment to allow Miniature Swine with restrictions.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
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BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A