October 29, 2022 Issue, Page 12 of 12

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Community 12 - The Elk City News October 29, 2022 City of Elk City Updates Ordinances for A BREEDERS PERMITS REQUIRED Breeding, Spay/Neuter and SECTION 3-12 Pet Shops, Breeding Kennels and Breeding Catteries Chickens 1. Itshall be unlawful for any person, persons or entity to maintain a pet shop, breeding kennel or bleeding cattery, absent an application for breeder's perm for each intact bitch or queen, fled with the City of Elk City and payment ofa preliminary and thereafter annual license fee of One Hundred dollars ($100.00). The application shall include the signature of all property owners within six hundred (600) feet ofthe applicant's property lines. 2. The application shall include: a. The name, mailing and residential address, email address, home and cell phone number of the applicant: b. The name ofthe applicant; ©. The name of the pet shop, kennel or cattery, together with the mailing and residential address, email address and phone number ofthe location where the business or breeding will be conducted; 4d. A description ofthe type and breed of any animal bred atthe location; ORDINANCE PASSED 06/2022 The name ofthe primary veterinarian who will handle issues with the animal to be bred; o> @ Proof of current rabies for all adult animals; All information must be Kept current with the City of Ek City and the Elk City Animal Control Department. 3. Ifthe application is satisfactory, a business and/or breeder's permitficense shall be issued upon payment of the requisite fee. The permitficense is non-transferable. 4. The permit or license may be revoked if the animals are improperly restrained or constrained or inadequately SECTION 3-17. MANDATORY SPAY/ NEUTER. protected or cared for. Any animal that is impounded two or more times over a three (3) year period shall be neutered or spayed at 5. Each litte shall require a new breeder's permitlicense, which shall expire when the resulting offspring are sixteen the owner’s expense, after notice, before being reclaimed by the owner. Alternatively, the owner may pay a (16) weeks of age mandatory neuter/spay opt-out fee of ten ($10.00) dollars. An Owner that declines to have his or her animal 6. All pet shops, breeding kennels or breeding catteries must be maintained at all times in a clean and sanitary Condition and shall be subjectto inspection at any reasonable time. neutered or spayed and declines to pay the mandatory neuter/spay opt- out fee shall immediately forfeit all ~ All pet shops, breeding kennels, and breeding catteries shall ‘ownership right of or claim to the animal , Maintain records and retain such records fora two (2) year period on all dogs and cats maintained in such facility. Such records shall show breed, color, markings, sex, age, date and source of the animal, period for ‘which the animal is maintained, date and disposition of the animal (including name and address ofthe new owner), and disease prevention andior treatment and by whom; b. Provide general environmental concitions to assure adequate physical space for each animal, control of Parasites, clean food and water and weather protection; and . Provide cages and of pens easily cleanable materials, if used for confinement, and keep such cages and pens ‘lean and sanitary One Female Cat One Female Dog and her offspring can and her offspring can theoretically produce over theoretically produce over 420,000 KITTENS 96,000 PUPPIES in seven years! in seven years! Passed 06-2022 ELK CITY ORDINANCE SECTION 3-4.13 KEEPING OF ANIMALS On parcels of less than once acre, keeping, feeding, and maintaining of up to a total of six (6) chickens (hens) or quail shall be permitted. No roosters shall be allowed. Chickens and quail shall be sheltered in a coop and shall not be allowed inside a dwelling. A no closer than (5) feet from any side property line and no closer than (10) feet from any rear property line. Coops shall be located at least (30) feet from any dwelling unit located on an adjacent lot. Chickens or quail shall be kept within a coop from dusk until dawn. During the other hours of the day, chickens or quail shall have access to an unpaved outdoor roaming area of at least 8 square feet per animal. Chickens or quail or their coops or enclosures shall not be allowed in front of the rear wall of the primary structure. Coops shall be kept clean so as to prevent pests, infestations and noxious odors. Coops shall be designed, built, and maintained to prevent access by predators. Water and food shall be provided onsite and accessible at all times. Any electrical or heat sources shall comply with city building code. Outdoor slaughter on chickens or quail shall be prohibited. There are no permits or fees required to raise chickens or quail and enforcement will be on a complaint basis. SWOSU Hosts Tech Tours to Showcase Technology Careers e Loan Administrator ¢ Member Service Representative | Aa Dr. Wayne Trail leads a hands-on demonstration with a Tech Tours participant Students from local high schools participated in a variety of activities and demonstrations arena was a highlight for many of the partici- pating students. Additionally, students heard (i3ndurance Federal Credit Union at SWOSU aimed at showcasing technology- from SWOSU admissions, financial aid, resi- related programs and career fields. The Tech dence life, and the wellness center, www.endurancefcu.org Tour program, which took place on Oct. 25, was “Tech Tours was an overwhelming success - we a cross-campus event where multiple programs engaged prospective students and showcased 105 Regional Drive - 225-2269 and departments collaborated to offer six dif- ferent hands-on experiences focused on chem- all SWOSU has to offer for in-demand technol- istry/physics, computer science, engineering ogy fields,” said Dean of Enrollment Keith Say- Visit endurancefcu.org/careers for an application technology, engineering physics, graphic de- les. “We look forward to offering similar events and full job descriptions. E.O.E. sign, and information technology. in the future where we can connect prospective Playing a scrimmage in the SWOSU Esports students with potential careers.”