Troy City Council ordinances addressing Animals at large and Nuisance within city limits
Channel: Northwest Montana Now
Date: 2020-07-18

The City Council conducted a second reading of Ordinance No. 2020-775, which amended Section 5-2-6 of the Troy Municipal Code with language prohibiting the abandonment of any animal on public property.

The new language makes it a misdemeanor offense to abandon any animal on public property, in addition to the existing prohibition against allowing an animal to run at large within the city limits of Troy.

Council Member Chuck Ekstedt motioned to approve and Council Member TJ Boswell seconded the motion. The Council voted unanimously to approve.

City Clerk/Treasurer Tracy Rebo said that the ordinance will go into effect 30 days from the July 15 vote.

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The City Council conducted a second reading of Ordinance No. 2020-776, amending Section 4-4-3 and Section 4-4-8 of the Troy Municipal Code, regarding nuisances within the city limits of Troy.

The changes to the code significantly expand on the previous language in defining what constitutes a nuisance – such as a junk vehicle or other waste – and what measures may be taken in response.

Council President Crystal Denton motioned to approve and Council Member TJ Boswell seconded the motion. The Council voted unanimously to approve.

The full meeting video can be found here: https://youtu.be/KVwJ9s_KRGM

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