HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-02-27 - ORDINANCES - TITLE 8 11 SCMC (2)ORDINANCE NO. 01-6
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 8 "ANIMALS" AND
TITLE it "PUBLIC PEACE AND WELFARE"
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita initiated amendments to modify Title 8 "Anim
and Title 11 "Public Peace and Welfare" of the City of Santa Clarita Municipal Code; also
WHEREAS, the amendments include modifications to the following sections of the
Municipal Code: Chapter 8.20 "Dogs, Part 1— Licensing," Chapter low "Cats" and Chapter
11.44 'Noise Limits." The proposed modifications/amendments are attached as Exhibit A;
WHEREAS, a notice of exemption was prepared for the proposed amendments because the
proposal amends the Municipal Code to provide enforcement actions and procedures for the
regulation of the noise ordinance and the animal keeping requirements. Indirect impacts
from the enforcement of these amendments are categorically exempt under. Section 15321,
Class 21 of the California Environmental Quality Art (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita conducted a duly noticed public
hearing on January 23, 2001 at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, Ca
91355. The item was continued to the February 13, 2001 City Council meeting. At this
meeting, the City Council introduced an ordinance to modify the Municipal Code and
adopted the Notice of Exemption.
NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: OF SANTA CLARITA DOES
SECTION 1. The proposed amendments, as attached as Exhibit A, to the Santa Clarita
Municipal meet the requirements of the Government Code of the State of California.
SECTION 2. The proposed amendments to the Santa Clarita Municipal Code identified in
Exhibit A are hereby adopted.
SECTION 3. That if any portion of this ordinance is held to be invalid, that portion shall be
stricken and severed, and the .remaining portions shall be unaffected and remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall
cause it to be published in the manner prescribed by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 2T" day of February 2001.
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES)
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA)
�, T Tomann n;r� Clerk, of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that
I naror.
the foregoing Ordinance No. 01.6 was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading
at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 13`" day of February 2001. That thereafter,
said Ordinance was duly passed and adopted at regular meeting of the City Council on the
2r day of February 2001 by the following vote, to wit*
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Kellar, Ferry, Smyth, Darcy, Weste
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT A
AMENDMENTS TO THE MLMQIE&L CODE
SECTION CHANGE
Animals
8.20.215 add section "In the event that all dogs are spayed or neutered, up to
four dogs may be kept pursuant to Section 17.17.020."
8.24.080 add section "In the event that all cats are spayed or neutered, up to
ten cats may be kept pursuant to Section 17.17.020."
Noise Limits
11.44.110 change section heading
Misdemeanors: Remedies"
change section to read "Am
this chapter shall be deemed guilt,
to read "Violations - Infractions,
person violating any of the provisions of
of a misdemeanor, unless
an Infraction: or
B. A designa_ ted public officer or employee issues a citation charging
the offense as ar+ Ln Hon
Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall
constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as saes} suWect to
Section 1.01.230."
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