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Set a Public Hearing for December 17, 2025 to Consider Waiving the First Reading and Introducing an Ordinance Amending Lodi Municipal Code, Title 1 (General Provisions) Chapter 1.10 "Administrative Enforcement Provision" and Title 6 (Animals) Chapter 6.04 "Impoundment," Chapter 6.08 "Prohibited Animals," Chapter 6.12 "Dogs and Cats," Chapter 6.14 "Keeping and Sanitation"; and Chapter 6.15 "Vicious/Potentially Dangerous Dog." (CA)
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MEETING DATE:
December 3, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Katie Lucchesi, City Attorney
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Set a Public Hearing for December 17, 2025 to Consider Waiving the First Reading and Introducing an Ordinance Amending Lodi Municipal Code, Title 1 (General Provisions) Chapter 1.10 "Administrative Enforcement Provision" and Title 6 (Animals) Chapter 6.04 "Impoundment," Chapter 6.08 "Prohibited Animals," Chapter 6.12 "Dogs and Cats," Chapter 6.14 "Keeping and Sanitation"; and Chapter 6.15 "Vicious/Potentially Dangerous Dog."
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Lodi Animal Services Division ("Animal Services") provides care and services for Lodi residents and pets alike. From field response to animal shelter care, help finding adoptable animals new homes, providing humane education, and investigating violations or Lodi Municipal Code (LMC) and animal cruelty cases, the Animal Services staff work to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents and animals in Lodi.
To better perform their regular duties, Animal Services staff members have reviewed the LMC regulations and worked with the City Attorney's office to propose amendments to the current LMC text to clarify definitions, authority, and procedures. Additionally, the proposed amendments would establish a new trap, neuter, and return (TNR) program to help address the growing feral cat population.
The proposed revisions are intended to make the LMC animal code provisions clearer for the community and allow Animal Services staff t...
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