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Can I have a pot belly pig as a pet if the austin city limits please help before I buy..

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Austin City Code

TITLE 3. ANIMAL REGULATION.

CHAPTER 3-2. RESTRICTIONS ON ANIMALS.

CHAPTER 3-2. RESTRICTIONS ON ANIMALS.
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL RESTRICTIONS.

搂 3-2-1 Running at Large Prohibited

搂 3-2-2 Noisy Animals

搂 3-2-3 Commerce in Live Animals

搂 3-2-4 Hunting and Trapping Wild Animals

搂 3-2-5 Proper Care of Animals

搂 3-2-6 Safety of Animals in Motor Vehicles and Enclosed Spaces

ARTICLE 2. ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS.

搂 3-2-11 Enclosure Required

搂 3-2-12 Enclosure for Small Animal

搂 3-2-13 Enclosure for Dogs

搂 3-2-14 Enclosure for Livestock

搂 3-2-15 Enclosure for Miniature Livestock

搂 3-2-16 Enclosure for Fowl

搂 3-2-17 Enclosure for Pigeon or Similar Bird

ARTICLE 3. ANIMALS CAUSING INJURY TO A PERSON.

搂 3-2-31 Affidavit of Injury and Impound Requirement

搂 3-2-32 Release or Destruction of Animal Causing Injury

搂 3-2-33 Owner Cooperation Required

ARTICLE 4. LIVESTOCK.

Division 1. General Restrictions.

搂 3-2-41 Grazing Livestock

搂 3-2-42 Hogs, Pigs or Swine

Division 2. Impound of Livestock.

搂 3-2-51 Impound of Livestock at Large

搂 3-2-52 Notice and Sale of Impounded Livestock

搂 3-2-53 Proceeds from Sale of Livestock

搂 3-2-54 Redemption by Former Owner after Sale

ARTICLE 5. BIRDS AND FOWL.

搂 3-2-61 Killing or Injuring a Bird or Fowl

搂 3-2-62 Exception to Regulation of Pigeons or Similar Birds

搂 3-2-63 Pigeons or Similar Birds

搂 3-2-64 Mockingbirds or Other Native Songbirds

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL RESTRICTIONS.
搂 3-2-1 RUNNING AT LARGE PROHIBITED.
Except as specifically provided in this title, an owner or handler may not allow livestock, fowl, a dog, or other domestic or dangerous animal or reptile to run at large.

Source: 1992 Code Sections 3-1-3(G), 3-2-2, 3-2-25, and 3-3-2; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

搂 3-2-2 NOISY ANIMALS.
An owner or handler may not keep an animal that makes frequent or long, continued noise that is disturbing to a person of normal sensibilities.

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-3-6; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

搂 3-2-3 COMMERCE IN LIVE ANIMALS.
(A) A person commits an offense if the person sells, trades, barters, leases, rents, gives away, or displays for a commercial purpose a live animal on a roadside, public right -of -way, or commercial parking lot, or at an outdoor special sale, swap meet, flea market, parking lot sale, or similar event.

(B) This section does not apply to:

(1) a sale held on privately owned property with the permission of the owner;

(2) a parking lot where the seller has the owner鈥檚 permission; or

(3) an event primarily for the sale of agricultural livestock such as hoofed animals or animals or fowl commonly raised for food, dairy, or fiber products.

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-1-8; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

搂 3-2-4 HUNTING AND TRAPPING WILD ANIMALS.
(A) Except as provided in Subsection (B), a person may not:

(1) knowingly shoot, kill, or hunt a wild animal; or

(2) use a steel-jawed spring trap or any other type of trap that could injure a trapped animal or person.

(B) Subsection (A) does not prohibit the use of conventional mouse traps to catch mice and rats.

(C) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the person is:

(1) a City employee acting within the course and scope of the person鈥檚 duty鈥檚 as a City employee; or

(2) acting within the scope of an unexpired permit issued by the director of the Parks and Recreation Department or the director of the Water and Wastewater Department authorizing the person to hunt or trap animals on a wildlife preserve.

Source: 1992 Code Section 10-1-6; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

搂 3-2-5 PROPER CARE OF ANIMALS.
(A) An animal's owner shall keep the animal in a clean, sanitary, and healthy condition.

(B) An animal's owner or handler shall provide for the animal:

(1) regular and adequate amounts of nutritious food that is appropriate for the species and that maintains the animal in good health;

(2) a constant and adequate supply of clean, fresh, potable water that keeps the animal hydrated for environmental conditions; and

(3) care and medical treatment for injuries, parasites, and diseases that is sufficient to maintain the animal in good health and minimize suffering.

(C) An animal's owner shall provide the animal with shelter that:

(1) is large enough for the animal to enter, stand, turn around, and lie down in a natural manner;

(2) keeps the animal dry;

(3) provides the animal with natural or artificial shade from direct sunlight;

(4) protects the animal from excessive heat and cold and other adverse weather conditions; and

(5) is adequately ventilated.

(D) An animal's owner may not confine the animal to the extent that it is forced to stand, sit, or lie in its own excrement.

(E) An animal's owner shall regularly maintain the animal and its shelter to prevent odor or a health or sanitation problem.

(F) An animal's owner shall provide the animal with exercise space that is large enough to prevent injury and keep the animal in good condition.

(G) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the animal's treatment was as directed by a licensed veterinarian.

Source: Ord. 20061005-007.

搂 3-2-6 SAFETY OF ANIMALS IN MOTOR VEHICLES AND ENCLOSED SPACES.
(A) A person may not transport an animal in a motor vehicle on a public roadway unless:

(1) the animal is safely enclosed within the vehicle; or

(2) if the animal is transported in an unenclosed vehicle, including a convertible, pick-up truck, flatbed truck, or motorcycle, the animal shall be confined in a secure and appropriately sized vented container or confined in a manner that prevents the animal from falling or jumping from the vehicle or otherwise being injured.

(B) A person may not keep an animal in a motor vehicle or other enclosed space in which the animal's health or life is endangered by high temperature, low temperature, or inadequate ventilation.

(1) A peace officer or animal control officer may, after attempting to locate the animal's owner, remove the animal from a vehicle or enclosed space using any reasonable means, including breaking a window or lock. If professional services are required to remove the animal, the owner is responsible for the cost.

(2) A peace officer or animal control officer who removes an animal from a vehicle or enclosed space in accordance with this subsection is not liable for any resulting property damage.

Source: Ord. 20061005-007.

ARTICLE 2. ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS.
搂 3-2-11 ENCLOSURE REQUIRED.
(A) A person may not keep an animal, fowl, bird, or reptile in an enclosure unless the enclosure is:

(1) securely built;

(2) adequately sized for the kind and number of animals, fowl, birds, or reptiles housed in the structure

(3) maintained in a sanitary condition that does not allow flies to breed or cause an odor offensive to an adjacent residence or business; and

(4) in compliance with the applicable requirements of this article.

(B) A person shall keep an animal, fowl, bird, or reptile in an enclosure that meets the requirements of Sections 3-2-12 (Enclosure for Small Animal), 3-2-13 (Enclosure for Dogs), 3-2-14 (Enclosure for Livestock), 3-2-15 (Enclosure for Miniature Livestock), 3-2-16 (Enclosure for Fowl), or 3-2-17 (Enclosure for Pigeon or Similar Bird).

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-1-1; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

搂 3-2-12 ENCLOSURE FOR SMALL ANIMAL.
(A) An enclosure used to keep more than two but fewer than 10 small animals must be located at least 20 feet from an adjacent residence or business, excluding the residence or business of the owner or handler of the small animals.

(B) An enclosure used to keep ten or more small animals must be located at least 50 feet from an adjacent residence or business, excluding the residence or business of the owner or handler of the small animals.

(C) This section does not apply to an animal shelter, veterinary clinic, pet store, or institutional or education research facility.

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-1-2; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

搂 3-2-13 ENCLOSURE FOR DOGS.
An enclosure used to keep six or more dogs, other than puppies less than four months old, must be located at least 50 feet from an adjacent residence or business, excluding the residence or business of the owner or handler of the dogs.

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-1-2; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

搂 3-2-14 ENCLOSURE FOR LIVESTOCK.
(A) Except as provided in Subsection (B), an enclosure used to keep livestock, other than miniature livestock, must be located:

(1) at least 100 feet from adjoining residentially zoned property; and

(2) at least 50 feet from a structure used for human habitation.

(B) An enclosure used to keep not more than one livestock animal weighing less than 200 pounds must be located at least 10 feet from a structure used for human habitation, other than a structure owned or occupied by the owner or handler of the livestock.

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-2-4; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20050818-044.

搂 3-2-15 ENCLOSURE FOR MINIATURE LIVESTOCK.
(A) An enclosure used to keep one or two female or neutered male miniature livestock must be located at least 10 feet from a structure used for human habitation, other than a structure owned or occupied by the owner or handler of the miniature livestock.

(B) An enclosure used to keep more than two but fewer than six female or neutered male miniature livestock must be located at least 50 feet from a structure used for human habitation.

(C) An enclosure used to keep six or more female or neutered male miniature livestock, or one or more un-neutered male miniature livestock must be located at least 100 feet from a structure used for human habitation.

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-2-4; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20050818-044.

搂 3-2-16 ENCLOSURE FOR FOWL.
An enclosure used to keep two or more fowl must be located at least 50 feet from a residence or business, excluding the residence or business of the fowl鈥檚 owner or handler.

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-2-26; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

搂 3-2-17 ENCLOSURE FOR PIGEON OR SIMILAR BIRD.
(A) Except as provided in Section 3-2-63 (Pigeons or Similar Birds), a person shall keep a pigeon or other bird in an enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 3-2-11 (Enclosure Required).

(B) An enclosure used to keep two or more but fewer than ten pigeons or birds must be located at least 20 feet from an adjacent residence or business, excluding the residence or business of the owner or handler.

(C) An enclosure used to keep ten or more but fewer than 100 pigeons or birds must be located at least 50 feet from an adjacent residence or business, excluding the residence or business of the owner or handler.

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-2-27; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

ARTICLE 3. ANIMALS CAUSING INJURY TO A PERSON.
搂 3-2-31 AFFIDAVIT OF INJURY AND IMPOUND REQUIREMENT.
(A) A person injured by an animal may provide an affidavit describing the animal and the injury to the health authority and the owner of the animal causing the injury.

(B) Not later than 24 hours after receiving an affidavit of injury, the health authority shall direct that the animal be impounded at:

(1) an animal shelter;

(2) if requested by the animal鈥檚 owner or handler, a kennel or a facility maintained by a veterinarian who agrees to confine the animal under this article; or

(3) another location approved by the health authority.

(C) Except as provided in Subsection (D), the owner or handler of an animal impounded under this section shall pay all costs related to the animal鈥檚 impound, care, and feeding, including any impound fee.

(D) The person injured by an animal impounded under this section shall pay all costs related to the animal's impound, care, and feeding, including any impound fee, if the injury occurred when the animal:

(1) is physically restrained on the premises of its owner or handler; and

(2) has a current rabies vaccination.

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-1-4; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

搂 3-2-32 RELEASE OR DESTRUCTION OF ANIMAL CAUSING INJURY.
(A) The health authority may not release an animal confined under this article unless the health authority receives a certificate signed by a veterinarian certifying that the animal is free of transmissible rabies and has received all vaccinations required under this title.

(B) If the owner or handler of an animal confined to the care of a veterinarian under this article fails or refuses to claim the animal from the veterinarian or authorize the veterinarian to vaccinate the animal as required by this title, the veterinarian shall release the animal to the animal control supervisor.

(C) The health authority may dispose of or destroy an animal confined under this article in accordance with Section 3-1-26 (Disposition of an Unclaimed Impounded Animal).

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-1-4; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

搂 3-2-33 OWNER COOPERATION REQUIRED.
(A) On receipt of an affidavit of injury under this article, the owner or handler of an animal subject to the affidavit:

(1) shall comply with this article; and

(2) may not interfere with impound of the animal.

(B) If the owner or handler of an animal subject to an affidavit of injury refuses to allow the animal to be impounded, the health authority may capture the animal by any reasonable means.

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-1-5; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

ARTICLE 4. LIVESTOCK.
Division 1. General Restrictions.
搂 3-2-41 GRAZING LIVESTOCK.
A person may not stake livestock at a location or in a manner that allows the animal to graze on or reach a public property.

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-2-1; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

搂 3-2-42 HOGS, PIGS, OR SWINE.
A person may not keep more than two hogs, pigs or swine, other than a miniature breed.

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-2-3; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

Division 2. Impound of Livestock.
搂 3-2-51 IMPOUND OF LIVESTOCK AT LARGE.
The city manager shall seize livestock running at large and impound the animal in an animal shelter.

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-2-10; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

搂 3-2-52 NOTICE AND SALE OF IMPOUNDED LIVESTOCK.
(A) The city manager shall post notice of sale of livestock impounded under this article not later than the third day after an animal has been impounded, in the following locations:

(1) the county courthouse in the county where the animal was seized;

(2) city hall; and

(3) a third public location.

(B) Notice under this section must include:

(1) a full description of the impounded livestock; and

(2) the date, time, and place of the sale, not less than five days from the date the notice was posted.

(C) The city manager shall sell livestock impounded under this section at public auction to the highest bidder for cash.

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-2-11; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

搂 3-2-53 PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF LIVESTOCK.
(A) The city manager shall deduct fees established under Section 3-1-22 (Impound Fees and Charges) from the proceeds of a sale of livestock under this article.

(B) If sale proceeds exceed the fees authorized by this section, the city manager shall notify the owner of the animal sold that the owner is entitled to the excess proceeds. If the owner fails to claim the excess proceeds within 15 days after the date of the sale, the city manager shall deliver the excess proceeds to the director of finance.

(C) Within six months from the date of a sale of livestock under this article, the owner of the livestock may provide the city manager with proof of ownership and request the excess proceeds, less any cost incurred by the City to confirm ownership.

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-2-12; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

搂 3-2-54 REDEMPTION BY FORMER OWNER AFTER SALE.
At any time within six months after the date of a sale of livestock under this article, the owner of the livestock impounded and sold may redeem the livestock from the purchaser by paying the purchaser twice the purchase price paid for the livestock plus any reasonable expenses incurred by the purchaser.

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-2-14; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

ARTICLE 5. BIRDS AND FOWL.
搂 3-2-61 KILLING OR INJURING A BIRD OR FOWL.
A person may not kill or injure a bird or fowl that does not belong to the person.

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-2-35; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

搂 3-2-62 EXCEPTION TO REGULATION OF PIGEONS OR SIMILAR BIRDS.
Sections 3-2-17 (Enclosure for Pigeon or Similar Birds) and 3-2-63 (Pigeons or Similar Birds) do not apply to a veterinary clinic, zoo, shelter, pet store, or educational or institutional research facility.

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-2-27; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

搂 3-2-63 PIGEONS OR SIMILAR BIRDS.
(A) A person may not keep more than 100 pigeons or other birds at one location.

(B) A person may release a pigeon bearing a leg band issued by a recognized association of pigeon fanciers for exercise, performance, or competition.

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-2-27; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

搂 3-2-64 MOCKINGBIRDS OR OTHER NATIVE SONGBIRDS.
(A) A person may not kill or injure a mockingbird or other native songbird.

(B) A person may not rob or destroy the nest of a mockingbird or other native songbird.

(C) A person may not capture, sell, or offer for sale a mockingbird or other native songbird.

Source: 1992 Code Section 3-2-36; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11.

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