April 2024 | Vol. 34 Iss. 4
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HERRIMAN IMPLEMENTS REVISED ANIMAL CODE By Elisa Eames | e.eames@mycityjournals.com
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fter three years of discussions and presentations on the subject, Herriman City has revised its animal code. One of the final discussions took place at a City Council work meeting on Feb. 14, where, for nearly an hour, members of the City Council and other city officials explored the number of animals residents may have, restraining dogs, female canines in heat, penalties for violations, breeding and kennels. The city aimed to simplify, condense, shorten and clarify Herriman’s animal code while omitting redundancies and making it more readable. “Typically what we like to do is see what other municipalities are doing,” City Attorney Todd Sheeran said. Seventeen Salt Lake County municipalities restrict the number of animals per residence. Magna and Kearns are among the few that don’t. On average, residents in Salt Lake County may have four animals. Likewise, in Herriman, residents may own no more than four nonagricultural animals with up to three of one type of animal. “For example, you can have three dogs and a cat (3+1), but not four dogs. There isn’t a restriction on males versus females,” Communications Manager Jon LaFollette said. Exceptions to this rule include conditional permits for breeders, fostering and hobbyists. Limitations on numbers were examined at length. “There should be some consideration over the kind of property it is… a quarter-acre residential lot would be different than a five-acre agricultural lot,” Councilmember Steven Shields proposed. Councilmember Sherrie Ohrn shied away from choosing a The City Council has just voted to adopt the revised animal code. (Photo courtesy Herriman City) Continued page 12
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