I was told today that you can now only have 4 animals on your property...

That seems a little extreme. I'm wondering if a friend of mine made this up.


truth to this?

My hometown has a similar ordinance where you can't have more than 3 cats and 3 dogs.

yeah, I've seen ordinances like this before as well, but if this is something new I'm wondering what the specifications are.

Vet students must be pissing their pants.

Yes, you are only allowed to have four animals on your property in the city limits of Bryan or College Station. Animals include things like cats and dogs. I believe 2 ferrets equals one for this. You can also request to get a permit if you have more than that.

To add to it...hopefully the link works.
http://code.ci.college-station.tx.us/DocView.aspx?id=29593&dbid=1
Go to page 6, section 6.

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This comes from Chapter 2 (Animal Control) of the City of College Station Code of Ordinances.

(6)Bona fide raisers and breeders of dogs, cats, potbellied pigs, or ferrets strictly for a hobby shall make application with the Animal Control Authority for permission to keep or harbor more than four (4) dogs, cats, pot-bellied pigs, or ferrets three (3) months of age or older. The Animal Control Authority shall issue a permit for one year to the applicant upon the following information being furnished and the listed conditions being satisfied:

(a) The average number of dogs, cats, pot-bellied pigs, and ferrets to be kept or housed.
(b) The purpose for the keeping or harboring of the dogs, cats, pot-bellied pigs, and ferrets.
(c) That the dogs, cats, pot-bellied pigs, and ferrets are to be housed in cages or pens inside a residence or completely enclosed area.
(d) That the dogs, cats, pot-bellied pigs, and ferrets are kept or harbored so as to not be a nuisance or detriment to adjoining or adjacent neighbors.
(e) That the dogs shall not bark or howl or create noises that cause the peace and quiet of the neighborhood of the adjacent premises to be disturbed.
(f)The cages or pens are to be maintained in a sanitary condition so as to not create any hazards to the general health and welfare of the community.
(g) The Animal Control Authority or his duly delegated representative upon being satisfied, upon payment of a permit fee, shall issue a permit for one year to the applicant. This permit may be revoked at any time upon any of the conditions and requirements being violated.

(7) The licensing authority may revoke any permit or license if the person holding the permit or license refuses or fails to comply with this ordinance, or any other law governing the protection and keeping of animals. No license shall be revoked except subsequent to a conviction for violation of this ordinance, or an administrative hearing pertaining to a license application as provided below. A former licensee may appeal the revocation of a license to the City Manager or to an administrative appeals board if one has been created by City ordinance. If an applicant is shown to

2-6
Rev. 12/00

tliac...I beat you by a few seconds.

Blair - I was working on it and having trouble with the url. When I saw you had that part working, I just deleted it from my post and just put the text. Didn't help that the phone rang during that time. Thanks for the link, for some reason it didn't like mine.

This isn't something new.

It wouldn't let me cut and paste the words so together, we are the perfect answer!

Ok the apartment complex a former friend lives at must just be cracking down on tenants.

The friend I spoke with today made it sound like 4 of ANYTHING and that just didn't make sense. I couldn't imagine the city caring about 4 hamsters in one dwelling.

Oh, and you know this person, Blair...think ferrets

I still wish it was a "3 of each" rule instead of 4 total. Shadow needs a sister. Three cats do not cut it as far as animal companionship for him. Unless I, goodness forbid, lose one of my little old men, he's out of luck.

AD... is it the mean rodent lady I am not fond of?!

Right now, I am at the city limit. I own two cats and a dog plus I have a foster dog in my house. No new pets for me unless I Stop fostering.

Yes, Blair

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Fibber! They own you!

fly...the hubby is the only one getting taken by the animals, the cats own him every time they use his stomach as a trampoline at night.
My foster owns me though, I am just her puppet.

AD...they would never give the crazy rodent lady a permit and for that she would probably send a rabid pack of hamsters and rabbits to their houses.

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dear lord, I hope they wouldn't

the poor things are starving as it is

I just heard today that one had to be put down after it was rushed to the vet school screaming.

The last two that passed met the same fate...lethargy, lack of appetite, screaming, etc.

Also note that each subdivision's deed restrictions could be more stringent. I live in Edelweiss Gartens and we're restricted to three animals. At least this doesn't apply toward fish; otherwise I'd be in big trouble.

So if someone does have more than 4 animals, who should I call to report them? We have a neighbor that has 7 dogs...some are inside, some are outside, and some are in the garage. And these dogs bark constantly. We've called in for noise complaints, but it doesn't seem to help. They also let their dogs roam the cul-de-sac and leave 'presents' in neighbors' yards.

where are you exactly?

I lived off of North Dowling last year which is in College Station, but it was considered rural and I had to contact Bryan police with any concerns. There was a house in the neighborhood behind us that had AT LEAST 15 dogs running around in a fenced yard. If we walked by, the dogs would start barking and then fighting with each other. I had to call an officer out to check out "the pack" since one sounded like it was being attacked to death.

I asked how the hell this guy could be allowed to have this many dogs. It turns out they've been called out there before...the owner works for A&M in computer services and has kept ALL dogs up to date on shots. That's all that matters apparently.

We live in C.S. in a subdivision between Graham and Barron roads...not rural at all.

kristin lives somewhat near me on the southside of CS. I wouldn't think that would be an ACO/CSPD thing.
Code Enforcement?
http://www.cstx.gov/home/index.asp?page=1853

There is also a seldom enforced CS law about the number of related/non related persons residing in a home.

I think I would kill myself if I lived in a house/apt with more than 3 other people. Weekend before last, we had house guests for two nights. That put us at 4 adults in the house. I was glad for Sunday to roll around.

kristin87ag the right people know and are in the process of doing something about it.

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Its alot easier to say than prove.

Hey Fire, what about that popup too?

Thanks Fly! I looked under Animal Control on the CS website but that didn't have what I was looking for.

The popup is in the driveway, so the city cannot do anything, its up the the HOA.

Yeah, that's what I thought. It's been sitting in their driveway again for over a month...it's time for another letter.

I also need to check deed restrictions and see if there is anything about a covered car sitting in a driveway for an extended period.

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Its alot easier to say than prove.

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Oh there is proof, just like the animal code it just takes some time and some looking into.

kristen - you can call into dispatch, 764-3600, and request and ACO officer call you. You can give the ACO the complaint over the phone and they will follow up.

How are are the Code Enforcment people going to prove that someone is keeping five dogs instead of four in their home?

Answer: They're Not.

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Yeah, that's what I thought. It's been sitting in their driveway again for over a month...it's time for another letter.

I also need to check deed restrictions and see if there is anything about a covered car sitting in a driveway for an extended period.

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kristin, I'm working on all of this. I'm about to become the HOA mofo folks love to hate. We're about to implement a very short, succint process of warnings and fines.

General question - what happens when the HOA tells a person to do something and they don't? What recourse does the HOA have?

1. Be a serious PITA.
2. File the fees against the property.