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(c) Fee no more than proportionate cost. It is the intent of this Article that the Impact Fees imposed on new development are no greater than necessary to defray the impacts directly related to proposed new development, such impact being the costs of Capital Facilities to accommodate new development.
(b) Construction. Credits for construction of Capital Facilities shall become effective after the credit is approved pursuant to this Article, a Credit Agreement is entered into and (a) all required construction has been completed and has been accepted by the Town; (b) a suitable maintenance and warranty bond has been received and approved by the Town; and (c) all design, construction, inspection, testing, bonding, and acceptance procedures have been completed in compliance with all applicable Town and State requirements. Approved credits for the construction of Capital Facilities may, in the sole discretion of the Town Board of Trustees, become effective at an earlier date if the Fee Payer posts security in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit or cash escrow agreement and the amount and terms of such security are accepted by the Town Board of Trustees. At a minimum, such security must be in the amount of the approved credit or an amount determined to be adequate to allow the Town to construct the Capital Facilities for which the credit was given, whichever is higher.
(a) Impact Fees not spent or encumbered in ten (10) years refunded. Any Impact Fees collected shall be returned to the Fee Payer or the Fee Payer’s Successor-in-Interest if the Impact Fees have not been spent or encumbered within ten (10) years from the date the Building Permit for the development was issued, along with actual interest earned on the Fees. Fees shall be deemed to be spent on the basis that the first Fee collected shall be the first Fee spent.
(b) Expenditures. Impact Fees shall be used only to acquire, construct, improve or expand Capital Facilities within the Town, for Transportation Capital Facilities within or outside of the Town, and otherwise outside the Town as may be permitted by law.
(c) Mistake and misrepresentation in payment of Impact Fee. If an Impact Fee has been calculated and paid based on a mistake or misrepresentation, it shall be recalculated. Any amounts overpaid by a Fee Payer shall be refunded by the Town within thirty (30) days after the Town’s acceptance of the recalculated amount, with interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum since the date of such overpayment. Any amounts underpaid by the Fee Payer shall be paid to the Town within thirty (30) days after the Town’s acceptance of the recalculated amount, with interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum since the date of such underpayment. In the case of an underpayment to the Town, the Town shall not issue any additional Development Permits or other approvals for the project for which the Impact Fee was previously paid until such underpayment is corrected, and if amounts owed to the Town are not paid within such thirty (30) day period, the Town may also repeal any permits issued in reliance on the previous payment of such Impact Fee and refund such Fee to the then-current owner of the land.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE KEENESBURG MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING BUILDING REGULATIONS TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING CODES PROMULGATED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL: THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2012 EDITION; THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2012 EDITION; THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2012 EDITION; THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, 2012 EDITION; THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, 2012 EDITION; THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2012 EDITION THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2012 EDITION; AND THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, 2009 EDITION.
(a) Pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, Part 2, C.R.S., the codes and standards hereinafter described are hereby adopted by reference, subject to the amendments herein set forth. The subject matter of the codes and standards adopted herein includes the regulation of the new construction, alteration and repair of all new and existing structures, along with all plumbing, mechanical and installations therein or in connection therewith. In case of any conflict between a code adopted herein and any other specific provision of the Keenesburg Municipal Code, the specific provision of the Keenesburg Municipal Code shall prevail.
(b) The International Building Code, 2012 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001. Chapters 1 through 35 inclusive and Appendix Chapter I, is hereby adopted by reference as the Town of Keenesburg Building Code as if fully set out in this ordinance with the additions deletions insertions and changes as follows:
“Foundations shall be designed and the construction drawings stamped by a Colorado registered design professional. The foundation design must be based on an engineer’s soils report. The drawings must be noted with the engineering firm name, specific location for design and soils report number. A site certification prepared by State of Colorado registered design professional is required for setback verification on all new Group R Division 3 occupancies.”
(14) IRC Section R405.1. IRC Section R405.1 (Concrete and masonry foundations) is amended with the addition of the following after the first sentence: All foundation drains shall be designed and inspected by a State of Colorado registered design professional.
Appeal. An appeal may be filed of any determination or decision made by the Town Manager or designee under this Article regarding: (1) the applicability of any fee to Development; (2) the amount of any such fee; (3) the availability or amount of any credit; or (4) the amount of any refund. Such appeal shall be made to the Town Board of Trustees by filing with the Town Clerk or designee within thirty (30) days of the determination or decision for which the appeal is being filed: (1) a written notice of appeal on a form provided by the Town Clerk or designee; (2) a written explanation of why the appellant feels the determination or decision is in error; and (3) an appeal fee established by administrative rule of the Town Additionally, any appeal concerning the amount of a fee shall be accompanied by an independent fee calculation study prepared in accordance with Section 4-7-60(c).
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN ANNEXATION KNOWN AS THE THREE H-K/HORTON FARMS II ANNEXATION NO. 1 TO THE TOWN OF KEENESBURG, COLORADO
WHEREAS, a petition for annexation of certain unincorporated property, to be known as the Three H-K/Horton Farms II Annexation No. 1, and described in Exhibit A attached hereto, has been filed with the Board of Trustees of the Town of Keenesburg; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 31-12-108 to -110, the Board of Trustees on April 24, 2017 held a duly-noticed public hearing to consider the proposed annexation; and
WHEREAS, notice of the hearing was published on March 24, March 31, April 7 and April 14, 2017 in the Greeley Tribune; and
Section 1. The annexation to the Town of Keenesburg of the property described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and known as the Three H-K/Horton Farms II Annexation No. 1, is hereby approved and such property is made a part of and annexed to the Town of Keenesburg.
INTRODUCED, READ, ADOPTED, APPROVED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL this 24th day of April, 2017.
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN ANNEXATION KNOWN AS THE THREE H-K/HORTON FARMS II ANNEXATION NO. 2 TO THE TOWN OF KEENESBURG, COLORADO
WHEREAS, a petition for annexation of certain unincorporated property, to be known as the Three H-K/Horton Farms II Annexation No. 2, and described in Exhibit A attached hereto, has been filed with the Board of Trustees of the Town of Keenesburg; and
Section 1. The annexation to the Town of Keenesburg of the property described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and known as the Three H-K/Horton Farms II Annexation No. 2, is hereby approved and such property is made a part of and annexed to the Town of Keenesburg.
ORDINANCE 2017-09 Fire Code Adoption
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE KEENESBURG MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING BUILDING REGULATIONS TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE.
WHEREAS, international fire protection standards have been developed and from time to time amended and updated, as set forth in the International Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the interest of the public health, safety and general welfare to adopt by reference thereto said code with amendments tailored to accommodate particular circumstances and requirements of the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of Trustees, after proper notice as required by law, has held a public hearing on this ordinance providing for the adoption of said code; and
WHEREAS, the International Fire Code and amendments thereto have been submitted to the Board of Trustees in writing and the Board of Trustees has determined that the International Fire Code and amendments thereto should be adopted as herein set forth.
Section 1. Chapter 18, Article II of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
Sec. 18-2-10. Adoption.
Pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, Part 2, C.R.S., there is hereby adopted by reference the International Fire Code, 2012 Edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, including all International Fire Code Appendix Chapters, for the purpose of establishing fire code standards for fire code enforcement relating to the provision of fire protection to the Town, as if fully set out in this ordinance with the additions, deletions, insertions and changes as set forth in this Article.
Sec. 18-2-20. Enforcement.
The code and standards adopted herein shall be enforced by the Southeast Weld Fire Protection District, which shall serve as the Bureau of Fire Prevention for the Town. Organizational structure and duties, if any, shall be as provided by the District’s bylaws.
Sec. 18-2-30. Definitions.
The following definitions are amended to have the following meanings:
“Administrator” means the Town Administrator of the Town of Keenesburg.
“Board” or “Board of Directors” means the Board of Directors of the Southeast Weld Fire Protection District.
“Bureau of Fire Prevention” means either the entire Fire Prevention Division or those employees, paid or volunteer, designated by the Chief to carry out enforcement duties relating to the prevention of fires and suppression of arson.
“Chief” or “Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention” means the Chief of the District, or a designated member of the District.
“District” means the Southeast Weld Fire Protection District.
“International Building Code” means the International Building Code as adopted, including any amendments, by the Town of Keenesburg.
“Jurisdiction” includes the territorial boundaries of the Town as they now or may hereafter exist.
“Town” means the Town of Keenesburg.
Sec. 18-2-40. Amendments.
The 2012 International Fire Code is amended and changed in the following respects:
(1) Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These Regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the Town of Keenesburg, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
(2) Section 105.6.30 is amended to read as follows:
105.6.30. Open Burning. An operational permit is required for the kindling or maintaining of an open fire or a fire on any public street, alley, road, or other public or private ground. Instructions and stipulations of the permit shall be adhered to.
No such permit shall be required where burning is regulated pursuant to regulations promulgated under C.R.S. § 25-7-123, and regulated by the Weld County Health Department or the Town. This Section shall be interpreted to be consistent with the provisions of § 32-1-1002(3), C.R.S., and with any Town ordinance addressing open burning, now existing or hereinafter adopted.
(3) Section 503.1.2 is amended to read as follows:
Additional access permit(s) for fire safety may be requested pursuant to the requirements and regulations of the Town.
(4) Appendix A, Section A101.2 is amended by deleting the section in its entirety and replacing the section with the following:
A101.2 Membership. The membership shall consist of three voting members having qualifications established by this section. Members of the board shall be the Fire Chief, Chief Building Official, and a Fire Protection Engineering Professional.
A101.2.1 Fire Protection Engineering Professional. One member shall be a qualified engineer, technologist, technician, or safety professional trained in fire protection engineering, fire science, or fire technology.
(5) Additional amendments and modifications:
Fire suppression system. A single- or two-family residential dwelling, as defined in Chapter 16 of the Keenesburg Municipal Code, shall not be required to have a fire suppression system, if the above-grade portion of said home is less than 3,600 square feet in area.
Road construction and driveway maintenance. Single- and two- family dwellings, as defined in Chapter 16 of the Keenesburg Municipal Code, will not require unduly burdensome road construction or driveway maintenance.
Sec. 18-2-50. Enforcement.
The Chief shall enforce this Code in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Code and C.R.S. § 32-1-1002(3).
Sec. 18-2-60. Penalty for violation.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or other entity to violate any of the provisions of this Article.
(b) Any person, firm corporation or other entity violating any of the provisions of this Article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and each such person, firm, corporation or entity, upon conviction of any violation of this Article, shall be punished by a fine of not more than three hundred dollars ($300.00) or be imprisoned for not more than ninety (90) days or both such fine and imprisonment for each offense.
(c) When a violation of any section of this Article or any part of the adopted code occurs and continues for more than one (1) day, each day or portion thereof such violation occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offense.
INTRODUCED, READ, ADOPTED, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL this 17th day of July, 2017
ORDINANCE 2017-10 Chapter 7 Amendments
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE KEENESBURG MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING HEALTH, SANITATION AND ANIMALS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF KEENESBURG, COLORADO:
Section 1. Section 7-1-30(b) of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (words to be deleted are shown in strikeout; words to be added are underlined):
Sec. 7-1-30. Refuse and rubbish accumulation prohibited.
(b) All refuse and rubbish stored on the premises shall be stored in refuse containers and the storage area shall be kept free of loose refuse. Any refuse or rubbish that by its nature is incapable of being stored in containers shall be neatly stacked and stored. The number and size of containers for refuse and recyclable materials shall be sufficient to accommodate the accumulation of refuse and recyclable materials from the property. Containers shall be secured and placed where they are not spilled by animals, wind or other elements and screened from view of the street.
Section 2. Section 7-1-30(c) of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby repealed.
Section 3. Section 7-1-40 of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
Sec. 7-1-40 Collection and disposal of refuse and rubbish and location of trash containers.
(a) Each occupant and owner of any premises wherein refuse and rubbish is produced or accumulated shall be jointly and severally responsible to provide for collection and removal of refuse and rubbish in compliance with the requirements of this Article to maintain the premises in a clean and orderly condition.
(b) No trash containers of any type may be stored on any street, alley or public right-of-way, and shall be placed only on private property for storage.
(c) No dumpsters or dumpster type waste containers having a capacity of more than 96 gallons shall be allowed in an R-1 zone district or on a property within any zone district upon which a single-family dwelling is located (an “R-1 use”), except estate zoning of one acre or more. Any existing dumpster that is in compliance with Section 7-1-40 at the time this ordinance becomes effective may remain in use subject to a permit being issued by the Town Clerk, which permit shall be renewed annually upon the property owner or occupant demonstrating continued compliance with such requirements and any conditions of the permit. Any dumpsters located in an R-1 zone or R-1 use for which the permit has expired, or for which the property owner or occupant has not demonstrated continued compliance with all requirements, shall be unlawful and shall be permanently removed by the property owner or occupant upon notice by the Town. Refuse containers shall remain covered at all times, secured and placed where they are protected from spillage by animals, wind or other elements and concealed from public view, except on collection day and then only for a maximum of twelve (12) hours before and twelve (12) hours after the scheduled time of collection.
(d) In estate and agricultural zone districts of one acre or more, dumpsters or other waste containers must be located behind the primary structure and shall be concealed from public view except on collection day and then only for a maximum of twelve (12) hours before and twelve (12) hours after the schedule time of collection. All dumpsters must be placed on a concrete or asphalt pad.
(e) Alley locations of dumpsters and other waste containers in all other zone districts shall be kept upon a concrete or asphalt pad. Dumpsters and other waste containers must be located behind the primary structure on the property and in the case of a corner lot shall be located behind the back line of the primary structure and shall remain covered at all times and kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
(f) For multifamily dwellings or business premises that have no place for storage of trash containers behind the primary structure, or for multifamily dwellings or business premises where trash haulers cannot access dumpsters in the rear of the property, the property owner or lessee may apply for a permit from the Town to allow a screened front setback placement of dumpsters or other trash containers, such permit to be issued by the Town Clerk or his or her designee. This section does not apply to trash containers placed with approval of the Town in parks and on the downtown sidewalks for public use.
Section 4. Section -1-90 of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (words to be deleted are shown in strikeout; words to be added are underlined):
Sec. 7-1-90 Appliance door removal required.
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep any unused refrigerator, washer, dryer, freezer or other appliance within any accessible yard, lot, carport, residential garage or other property anywhere within the Town limits without removing the door from the appliance and ensuring that no hazard exists as a result of such appliance being on the owner's property. Freezers or refrigerators located outside that are in use must be secured with a lock.
Section 5. Section 7-1-100(b) of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (words to be deleted are shown in strikeout; words to be added are underlined):
Sec. 7-1-100 Nuisances regarding dead, dangerous and infested trees.
(b) Every owner or occupant of any property within the Town shall cut, trim or prune all weeds, shrubs, brush, trees and other vegetation that encroaches on the Town’s right-of-way, obstructs or interferes with a clear view of traffic signs or traffic on perpendicular streets, operation and maintenance of utility facilities or otherwise interferes with a sight distance triangle at intersections.
Section 6. Chapter 7 of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby amended by the addition of a new Section 7-1-115 to read as follows:
Sec. 7-1-115. General Property Standards.
(a) Exterior maintenance.
(1) The exterior finish of all structures shall be maintained in good repair, free of defect and shall be maintained prior to a time when the finish has substantially deteriorated. The exterior finish must consist of materials commonly used and meeting industry standards of acceptable construction.
(3) All chimneys, vents, gutters, downspouts, light fixtures, roofing or building accessories shall be structurally sound, in good repair and shall be secured to an exterior wall or roof.
(b) Windows and doors. Windows and exterior glazing shall be sound, free from cracks and loose and broken glass, and be capable of being secured in a closed position. Doors and windows shall be maintained weather tight and rodent proof. All screening and awnings shall be maintained in good repair and free from tears, holes or other imperfections.
(c) All fences and retaining walls shall be in good repair, be structurally sound, in an upright position, and the exterior finish in good repair and free of defect. If the fencing contains slats, all slats must be present and complete in length.
(d) Auxiliary structures. All auxiliary structures shall be maintained in a state of good repair or removed from the site. Such structures shall include, but not be limited to, tree houses, club houses, carports, garages, and miscellaneous sheds or structures. These structures shall be constructed of materials consistent with the use of the structure and shall be structurally sound.
Section 7. Section 7-1-120(b) of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (words to be deleted are shown in strikeout; words to be added are underlined):
Sec. 7-1-120 Abatement of nuisances.
(b) Abatement procedure.
(1) In all cases where a nuisance is found upon any property within the Town, the Administrative Authority shall give at least twenty-four (24) hours seven (7) days written notice to the owner and occupant to remove such nuisance. In case of any nuisance in or upon any street, avenue, alley, sidewalk, highway or public grounds in the Town, the Town may abate the nuisance forthwith without notice.
(2) Should any such nuisance not be removed or otherwise corrected within the time period stated in the notice provided, the Administrative Authority shall send a notice of abatement providing at least a seven (7) day period to submit a written request for a hearing before the hearing officer. If no such hearing is requested, the Town may order the abatement of such nuisance and may call upon such assistance as determined necessary.
(3) Any person duly authorized by the Administrative Authority to abate any nuisance specified in this Article shall have the authority to enter upon the property may enter upon land or into any building or structure where there is probable cause that a violation exists, and with consent of the owner or occupant, a court order or warrant, or under other circumstances allowed by law and remove the condition or conditions constituting a nuisance. The Administrative Authority is authorized to engage the assistance of private contractors to enter upon the property and remove the condition or conditions and incur necessary expenses therefor.
(4) Where, in the opinion of the Mayor or Administrative Authority, a nuisance constitutes an immediate and serious danger to the public health, safety or welfare, the Mayor Administrative Authority or designated official shall have the authority to summarily abate the nuisance without notice of any kind.
Section 8. Section 7-2-30(1) of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby repealed.
Section 9. Section 7-6-20(a) of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (words to be deleted are shown in strikeout; words to be added are underlined):
Sec. 7-6-20. Dog license, application, fee and vaccination.
(a) No person shall own, keep or harbor any dog which has attained the age of five (5) six (6) months, within the limits of the Town without first having obtained a license. Application for the license shall be made to the Town Clerk.
Section 10. Section 7-6-25(a) of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (words to be deleted are shown in strikeout; words to be added are underlined):
Sec. 7-6-25. Pot-bellied pig license, application and fee.
(a) No person shall own, keep or harbor any pot-bellied pig which has attained the age of five (5) six (6) months, within the limits of the Town, without having first obtained a license. Application for the license shall be made to the Town Clerk.
Section 11. Section 7-6-30(d) of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (words to be deleted are shown in strikeout; words to be added are underlined):
Sec. 7-6-30. Registration and replacement tag fee.
(d) A duplicate metal license tag may be obtained from the Town Clerk upon payment of one dollar ($1.00) if such tag is lost or destroyed. The replacement fee shall be set by resolution of the Town Board.
Section 12. Section 7-6-40(a) of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (words to be deleted are shown in strikeout; words to be added are underlined):
Sec. 7-6-40. Dog or pot-bellied pigs running at large.
(a) No owner, keeper, harborer or any other person who has assumed responsibility for a dog or pot-bellied pig shall permit such animal to run at large within the Town. Such animal shall be presumed to be running at large when it is neither on the premises of the owner, keeper, harborer or other responsible person, nor on a leash ten (10) feet or less in length, attached to the animal and held by or tied to a person. Such animal is also presumed to be at large when it is found at any place within the Town other than upon the premises of its owner, keeper or harborer and if it is found in any public area designated as being off limits for dogs or pot-bellied pigs, if such area has been designated by the Board of Trustees by resolution as being off limits and appropriate signs have been posted giving notice of the fact that dogs and pot-bellied pigs are not allowed.
Section 13. Section 7-6-60 of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (words to be deleted are shown in strikeout; words to be added are underlined):
Sec. 7-6-60. Impounding and redemption.
(a) Any Town employee authorized by the Board of Trustees Town Manager may impound any dog or pot-bellied pig found to be running at large within the Town. Any such animal so impounded shall not be released by the Town or the agency having control of the animal until the appropriate impound fee has been paid either to the agency having control of the animal or to the Town. The owner or other person having legal right to possession of the dog or pot-bellied pig impounded pursuant to this Article may redeem such animal any time while the animal is still at such impound facility by paying a redemption fee, which redemption fee will be determined by the Town Clerk. The Town Clerk shall, no less frequently than annually, prepare a schedule setting forth the fees and boarding costs which must be paid prior to redemption. Such schedule shall be available from the Town Clerk upon reasonable request.
(b) Any dog or pot-bellied pig which has been impounded and not redeemed shall be disposed of in a humane manner by the Weld County Humane Society, or a doctor of veterinary medicine, or other agency contracted to provide this service no sooner than seventy-two (72) hours after the animal has been impounded unless disease, injury or other unforeseen circumstance requires sooner disposition.
(c) The Animal Control Officer Any authorized Town employee shall cause a summons and complaint to be issued charging a violation of Section 7-6-40 of this Article to each person who redeems a dog or pot-bellied pig if that person or member of his or her immediate family has redeemed the same animal from the Town's impound facility within the preceding six (6) months. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the authority of any police officer or authorized employee of the Town to issue a summons and complaint for any violation of this Article, including first-time violations.
(d) The Animal Control Officer or other An authorized Town employee shall make or cause to be made a written record of all impoundments and redemptions. Any person who has had a second redemption within a six-month period of time may be charged additional redemption fees in accordance with the schedule prepared by the Town Clerk as set forth in subsection (a) above.
Section 14. Section 7-6-70(c) and (d) of the Keenesburg Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows (words to be deleted are shown in strikeout; words to be added are underlined):
Sec. 7-6-70. Rabies control.
(c) Any animal which is found within the Town and which is suspected to be carrying rabies or parvo shall immediately be turned over to the Animal Control Officer any Town employee authorized by the Town Manager. The Animal Control Officer Any Town employee authorized by the Town Manager shall, at the owner's expense, quarantine the animal for an appropriate period of time and take such other steps as may be necessary to prevent the spread of rabies or parvo.
(d) No person shall kill any suspected or confirmed rabid animal except upon the written consent of the Animal Control Officer a Town employee authorized by the Town Manager in defense of a human being or other animal or to prevent the escape of such suspected or confirmed rabid animal.
Section 15. Section 7-6-80 of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
Sec. 7-6-80. Nuisance animal.
(a) Any animal exhibiting behavior set forth in this Section is hereby declared to be a nuisance animal. It shall be unlawful for any owner or custodian of an animal to allow said animal to:
(1) Create a disturbance by loud and persistent or habitual barking, howling, yelping or other unreasonable noise; or
(2) Cause offensive or noxious odors or exhibit any other conduct or create any other condition which disturbs the peace, safety or comfort of a neighborhood.
(b) It shall not be a defense to a violation of this Section that the animal owner or custodian was not available to remedy such violation.
(c) For purposes of this Section, persons shall not be deemed to have provoked, incited or caused the howling, barking or other unreasonable noise of an animal merely by the ordinary or reasonable use of private properties, public roadways, sidewalks or alleyways, or common areas of condominiums, townhouses or apartment buildings.
(d) No summons and complaint shall be issued nor shall there be a conviction for a violation of Subsection (a)(1) above unless there are at least two (2) or more complaining witnesses from separate households who shall have signed such complaint and are willing to testify at trial.
(e) Where a complainant presents to the employee authorized by the Town Manager at the time of the complaint other credible corroborative evidence of the alleged violation (such as a videotape), said evidence, if admissible, shall satisfy the requirement for the second complaining witness.
Section 16. Section 7-6-110 of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (words to be deleted are shown in strikeout; words to be added are underlined):
Sec. 7-6-110. Number of animals limited.
(a) No person shall keep or harbor more than three (3) dogs or three (3) pot-bellied pigs, or combination of dogs and pot-bellied pigs exceeding three (3), over the age of five (5) six (6) months within the Town without having first obtained legal authority to operate a veterinary facility or animal shelter.
(b) No person shall keep or harbor any other animals, wild, domestic or exotic, or livestock, within the Town which are not specifically permitted, other than pet animals.
(c) No person or any number of persons living at any address shall possess, own, keep or harbor more than a total of three (3) animals per address or residence.
Section 17. Section 7-6-120(b) of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby repealed.
Section 18. Section 7-6-140 of the Keenesburg Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (words to be deleted are shown in strikeout; words to be added are underlined):
Sec. 7-6-140. Prohibited animals.
It In zone districts other than estate and agricultural zoning, it is unlawful for any person to keep or harbor any animals which are not specifically permitted, other than pet animals, within the Town. The keeping of such animals within the Town is declared to be a nuisance.
Section 19. If any article, section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The Board of Trustees hereby declares it would have passed this ordinance and each part or parts hereof irrespective of the fact that any one part or parts be declared unconstitutional or invalid.
Section 20. All other ordinances or portions thereof inconsistent or conflicting with this ordinance or any portion hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.
INTRODUCED, READ, ADOPTED, APPROVED, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL this 18th day of July, 2017
ORDINANCE 2017-11 Chapter 16 Amendments
ORDINANCE 2017-11 ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLES I-VI