Dubuque Pet-Friendly Community Assessment (see also Public Input) Copyrighted
August 5, 2019
City of Dubuque Action Items # 2.
ITEM TITLE: Dubuque Pet-FriendlyCommunityAssessment
SUMMARY: City Manager transmitting the Dubuque Pet-Friendly
Community Assessment.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Dubuque Pet-Friendly Community Assessment-MVM City Manager Memo
Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Pet-FriendlyAssessment Supporting Documentation
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FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Transmittal of Dubuque Pet-Friendly Community Assessment
DATE: July 29, 2019
Assistant Police Chief Jeremy Jensen and Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach,
Co-Facilitators of the Pet-Friendly Community Work Group, are transmitting the
Dubuque Pet-Friendly Community Assessment to the City Council.
The Parks and Recreation Commission at a special meeting held on July 16, 2019
unanimously recommended that the City Council receive and file the Dubuque Pet-
Friendly Community Assessment.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
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Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
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FROM: Jeremy Jensen, Assistant Police Chief
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Co-Facilitators of Pet-Friendly Community Work Group
SUBJECT: Transmittal of Dubuque Pet-Friendly Community Assessment
DATE: July 28, 2019
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to transmit the Dubuque Pet-Friendly Community
Assessment to the City Council on behalf of the Pet-Friendly Community Work Group.
BACKGROUND
The City Council at their 2018 goal setting session adopted Pet-Friendly Community:
Policy Direction and Actions as a 2018-20 Policy Agenda High Priority. The guidance
from the Council included that this would not be only about pets in parks but would
engage partners in how we could become a more pet-friendly community. It was also
noted that pet would be defined as it is defined in the Code. The definition of pet in lowa
Code Chapter 717E, "Pet" means a living animal which is limited to a dog, cat, or an
animal normally maintained in a small tank or cage in or near a residence, including but
not limited to a rabbit, gerbil, hamster, mouse, parrot, canary, mynah, finch, tropical fish,
goldfish, snake, turtle, gecko, or iguana.
The 2017 Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan also contains recommendations
related to pet-friendly community.
• Re-evaluate the Parks and Recreation Plan, potentially through a strategic update or
addendum, to identify opportunities to provide flexible, programmable space; improve
active recreation connectivity in neighborhoods; and enhance Dubuque's "dog-
friendliness."
• Evaluate and revise, as appropriate, the dog-related policies for all of Dubuque's park
and recreation facilities.
** the plan outlined partners for this item as an important feature for moving forward.
At the November 19, 2018 City Council meeting the City Council approved a process to
create a Pet-Friendly Community Action Plan. The first step was to establish the
members of the Pet-Friendly Work Group as outlined at that meeting.
The Work Group members are as follows:
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager (Co-Facilitator of Work Group)
Jeremy Jensen, Assistant Police Chief(Co-Facilitator of Work Group)
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
Steve Fehsal, Parks Division Manager
Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager
Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist
Laura Merrick, Dubuque Humane Society Representative
Rebecca Kuhle, Parks and Recreation Commission Representative
Lisa Johnson, Friendly Intelligent Dog Owners (FIDO) Representative
Marianne Kirkendall, Pet Business Representative (Colonial Terrace Vet)
Paul Hoffmann, Community Representative
Alternates:
Mallory Schmid, Friendly Intelligent Dog Owners (FIDO) Alternate
Ray Werner, Parks and Recreation Commission Representative Alternate
Jennifer Tigges, Parks and Recreation Commission Representative Alternate #2
Robin MacFarlane, Pet Business Representative (ThaYs My Dog)
Mayor Roy Buol returned from the United States Conference of Mayors with information
related to pet-friendly communities. The survey completed by Mayors across the
country, a Playbook for Pet-Friendly Cities, Pet-Friendly City Assessment, and 12 Traits
of Pet-Friendly Cities were all documents used in the process of the Assessment.
The Assessment contained four distinct areas. Those four areas were businesses,
shelters, homes and parks.
The work group, once established set guiding principles and ground rules, create
shared understanding of definitions and established timing. This was a similar process
to that used with Integrated Pest Management work group which ensured that
individuals with varying personal goals could work towards the common goals identified
by the group productively.
The Action Plan approved anticipated that data collection and assessment completion
could take 6-9 months to complete. The first identified deliverable of the work group
was to complete the Pet-Friendly Community Assessment.
DISCUSSION
The work group met biweekly to review information, facts and data, listen to
presentations, review drafts, work on the Community survey, call a sampling of
landlords and research information. The attached Pet-Friendly Community Assessment
is the compilation of that work.
The Assessment is a gathering of facts and information. It is not a document that
contains recommendations, just facts. The Work Group's entire initial effort was on the
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Assessment as was outlined in the Action Plan. A logical next step is to consider
recommendations.
Improving on pet-friendliness is a journey that is not accomplished in just 1-2 years.
While the initiative may have some short-term goals, it could also have components that
are longer term projects or policy changes.
It should be noted that Pet-Friendliness is not the total responsibility of the City of
Dubuque as a government entity. Implementation of any recommendations will need to
be a community-wide effort with actions taken by public, private and non-profit entities.
Once actions are recommended, they could be identified as items to be considered by
the Parks & Recreation Commission, the City Council, and/or taken on by other
community partners. This will obviously depend on the nature of the recommendations.
The Parks and Recreation Commission at a special meeting held on July 16, 2019
unanimously recommended that the City Council receive and file the Dubuque Pet-
Friendly Community Assessment.
ACTION REQUESTED
The Dubuque Pet Friendly Community Assessment is transmitted for the City Council to
receive and file.
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cc: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
Steve Fehsal, Park Division Manager
Mary Rose Corrigan, Health Services Manager
Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager
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Table of Contents
CoverPage... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...1
Tableof Contents ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .2-3
Background... ..... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ....4
TheProcess... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...5
Executive Summary... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .....6-8
CityProfile .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ....... .....9
City/Community Base Demographics ... .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ....... ... ... ....10-11
City/Community Pet Statistics... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 11
Licensing Information... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ......... 12
Pet License Statistics by Year... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...12
Pet License Revenue... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ....12
Why the City of Dubuque uses PetData... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...13
Dubuque Animal Control Laws and Rules... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 13
Animal Control Duties... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ....14
City/Community Enforcement Statistics... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..14
Animal Control Complaints... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ....14
Animal Control Citations Issued... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ....... 15
Wild Animal Complaints... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ....15
Cruelty/Neglect Violations... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .....16
AnimalBites ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ....16
Number of Animals Picked Up... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .....17
Pets in Parks Statistics... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...17
Pet-Friendly Community Survey Summary... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .18
Pet-Friendly Survey Summary... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ........ ... ....19-20
Shelters Profile... ......... ... ....... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...21-22
Dubuque Regional Humane Society... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...22-23
Marketing Flyer from DRHS..... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .....24
DRHS No-Kill Policy... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .25
Shelters Survey Summary... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .....26
HomesProfile... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...27-28
Landlord Survey Conducted Summary... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .........28-30
Homes Survey Summary... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...30
ParksProfile... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...31-32
Public Parks, Trails, and Green Spaces... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..33-34
Public Pet-Friendly trails and/or greenways present in the city............35
Public green spaces/ways... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ....... ... ..................35-36
Dogs in Parks Comparison with Top 15 lowa Cities... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...36-37
Map of Dubuque Park Locations... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...38
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Pet-friendly Parks and Trails Map... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...39
Current Pet Signage in City Parks... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .....40
Pet-friendly Waste Stations... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...40
Pet-friendly Fountains... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..41
PetPark... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...41-42
Pet Park Financials and Expenses... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ....42
Pet Park Scholarship Funds... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...42-43
PetPark Rules ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .43
Current Potential City Pet Park Plans... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...43-44
Park and Recreation Commission and City Council Actions... ... ... ... ... ... ..44
Parks Survey Summary... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...45
Businesses Profile... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...46-47
Businesses Related to Pet Health and Wellness... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .....47
Pet-friendly Businesses... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .........47
Pet-friendly Lodging... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ....48
Restaurants and Food Establishments... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .....48
Pet-Friendly Training Services and Veterinary Clinics... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .49
Business Survey Summary... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .50
Pet-Friendly Events/Places... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...51-52
Appendix... ... ..... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...53-108
A. Calculation of Pet Statistics... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .53
B. Quick Reference Guide: Dubuque Animal Control Rules & Laws...54-55
C. Animal Control Ordinance... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...56-69
D. Parks Ordinance... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .70
E. Landlord Survey Questions... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..71
F. FDR Park Master Plan includes Dog Park... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .....72
G. SE Corner of Dodge and Locust Dog Park Planning... ....... ... ... ... ... ....73
H. SE Corner of Dodge and Locust Dog Park Estimate... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..74
I. City Council and Commission Actions Related to Pets 2012-2019... ..75-84
J. Pet-friendly Survey Results... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..85-97
K. Pet-friendly Community Survey Comments... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...98-105
L. City/Community Enforcement Related to Pets in Parks........... ....106-107
M. Travel Dubuque Pet-Friendly Destinations Flyer... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .108
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BAC KG RO U N D
PET-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY
At the 2018 goal setting session, The City Council adopted the Pet-Friendly Community: Policy
Direction and Actions as a Policy Agenda High Priority. The guidance from the Council included
that this would not be only about pets in parks but would engage partners in howwe could become
a more pet-friendly community. According to lowa Code Chapter 717E, "peY' means a living
animal which is limited to a dog, cat, or an animal normally maintained in a small tank or cage in
or near a residence, including but not limited to a rabbit, gerbil, hamster, mouse, parrot, canary,
mynah, finch, tropical fish, goldfish, snake, turtle, gecko, or iguana.
IMAGINE DUBUQUE 2037: A CALL TO ACTION, 2017 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Dog-friendliness: Making Dubuque "dog friendly" is an important consideration in helping the
City's appeal as a socially vibrant and desirable place to live. While public management in the
past typically confined canine issues to enforcement of the municipal code around public health,
animal control, and leash laws today, "dog friendliness" and dog infrastructure are part of a
socially vibrant city. As noted on the Travel Dubuque website, dogs are part and parcel of family
life for locals and travelers alike, and the ability to walk to "dog friendly" recreation areas is
increasingly seen as an expected part of a municipal recreation system. Dog parks (i.e. fully
fenced off-leash areas with water and trash services where dogs may run freely) are an
expected feature of any community that purports to attract millennials; at present, the City has
only the Pet Park adjacent to Bunker Hill Golf Course. The need to revisit limits on dogs in
public parks, and to provide park infrastructure, was emphasized in the public engagement
process.
This Comprehensive Plan also contained these recommendations related to pet-friendly
community.
• Re-evaluate the Parks and Recreation Plan, potentially through a strategic update or
addendum, to identify opportunities to provide flexible, programmable space; improve active
recreation connectivity in neighborhoods; and enhance Dubuque's "dog-friendliness."
• Evaluate and revise, as appropriate, the dog-related policies for all of Dubuque's park and
recreation facilities.
TOOLS USED IN ASSESSMENT
Mayor Roy Buol returned from the United States Conference of Mayors with a Playbook for Pet-
Friendly Cities (https://www.bettercitiesforpets.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Mars-Petcare-
Plavbook-For-Pet-Friendlv-Cities-2019-LR.pdfl, Pet-Friendly City
Assessment(https://vwvw.marspetnutrition.us/pet-friendlv-citv-assessmenU), Pet-Friendly How-
To Guide (http://www.usmavors.orq/wp-
contenUuploads/2017/06/FINAL USCM HowToGuide PRINT-sm.pdfl , and 12 Traits of
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Friendly Cities. This information was used as the basis for this assessment and document as
well as a reference for potential best practices.
THE PROCESS
After the approval of an action plan process by the City Council at the November 19, 2018 City
Council Meeting, representatives were selected/appointed by each of the groups/organizations
out lined in the council memo. Those representatives are listed below. The work group met most
every other week to review information, facts and data, listen to presentations, review drafts,
work on the Community survey, and research information.
It was anticipated the data collection and assessment would take six to nine months to
complete. The first identified deliverable of the work group was to complete the Pet-Friendly
Community Assessment.
The work group used the U.S. Conference of Mayors Pet-Friendly City Assessment as their
guide in developing this assessment of Dubuque.
The work group members are:
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager (Co-Facilitator of Work Group)
Jeremy Jensen, Assistant Police Chief (Co-Facilitator of Work Group)
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
Steve Fehsal, Parks Division Manager
Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager
Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist
Laura Merrick, Dubuque Humane Society Representative
Rebecca Kuhle, Parks and Recreation Commission Representative
Lisa Johnson, Friendly Intelligent Dog Owners (FIDO) Representative
Marianne Kirkendall, Pet Business Representative (Colonial Terrace Vet)
Paul Hoffmann, Community Representative
Alternates:
Mallory Schmid, Friendly Intelligent Dog Owners (FIDO) Alternate
Ray Werner, Parks and Recreation Commission Representative Alternate
Jennifer Tigges, Parks and Recreation Commission Representative Alternate #2
Robin MacFarlane, Pet Business Representative (ThaYs My Dog)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY— Pet-Friendly Community Assessment
In 2018, the Dubuque City Council identified "pet-friendly community" as a high priority
for assessment and action in future policy direction. The City has recognized that "pet
friendliness," and specifically "dog friendliness," is an important consideration in the
social and cultural fabric of a community and contributes to expectations of a vibrant
and desirable place to live.
As part of this initiative, the City Council directed formation of a working group made up
of city officials and representatives, businesses, and citizens. This group worked
through an assessment tool called the "Better Cities for Better Pets" Program
(https://www.marspetnutrition.us/pet-friendlv-citv-assessment/) which has been
promoted by the US Conference of Mayors.
The following report represents the collaborative effort of this working group to amass
information and statistics for review of this topic. The assessment looks at 4
foundational pillars of a pet-friendly community: Shelters, Homes, Parks and
Businesses. This information is preceded by an in-depth City Profile section. A major
part of this assessment also included a community survey based on these four
foundational pillars. A summary of these results is included in the working group's
assessment of each section, and the full results are part of the appendix.
Citv Profile
. Dubuque has a population of 58,410 making up 23,934 households
. Using statistics by the American Veterinary Medical Association, it is estimated
that 8,735 of those households own dogs and 7,883 households own cats.
. Over 10,000 pets are licensed in the city. Dubuque has a robust and successful
(when compared to other communities) level of licensure for these pets.
An important aspect of pet-friendliness is the accessibility and quality of animal shelter
and rescue services available.
. Animal shelters not only provide a safe place for lost or stray animals, but also a
potential center for education on pet ownership.
. According to the assessment and survey results, the community has an overall
positive image of the shelter services provided by the Dubuque Regional
Humane Society.
. A central part of promoting pet-friendliness is access to housing that allows for
pets, both in the rental and owned properties.
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. With regards to owned properties, developers need to consider aspects such as
allowances for fencing, installation of sidewalks and walking trails (even in
developments where the city does not require this), access to greenspace, and
waterproof flooring materials.
. The pet-friendliness of rental housing in Dubuque was assessed by several
means, notably a phone survey of a sampling of landlords in Dubuque regarding
pet access, and by the results of the community survey.
. Overall, it was noted that pet-friendly housing options are limited in Dubuque.
Parks Profile
. Parks are an important aspect of pet-friendliness, particularly for dog owners. For
proper care, dogs should have access to greenspace available several times a
day.
. This need for frequent and regular use of outside spaces has the added benefit
of promoting physical and social health. As citizens are more active and outside
several times daily, there are more opportunities for interacting with neighbors
and building social capital, for dog owners and non-owners.
. Dubuque has a large and diverse network of parks, trails, and greenspaces. Pets
are restricted from most parks in Dubuque but can access trails and
greenspaces.
. Ability to interact with dogs off-leash in a safe, contained, appropriately designed
space helps foster training, exercise, and socialization interactions for dogs,
helping to make them "better citizens." There are two off-leash dog parks in
Dubuque, one city-owned and one managed by the Dubuque Regional Humane
Society.
. As part of this assessment, the top 15 population centers in lowa were surveyed
and assessed on park access for pets. It was found that Dubuque is the only
community on this list that does not allow leashed pets to all public park spaces.
[link to community park access table]
Businesses Profile
. The pet component of the economy is one of vigorous growth. According to the
American Pet Products Association, the US Pet Industry is expected to top
$75.38 billion dollars in 2019. Even during times of recession, the pet industry
has continued to grow.
. In this evaluation, the working group looked at businesses that provide vet
services, training services, boarding, and supplies. Additionally, pet access to
restaurants and businesses was assessed. Only one restaurant has applied for a
variance from the state code that prohibits pets in restaurants.
. The results of the community survey indicated there is significant room for growth
in pet-related businesses, particularly boarding and grooming.
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Pet-friendlv Communitv Survev
. The community survey has been referenced several times in this document and
provides key information about respondenYs views regarding pet-friendliness in
Dubuque. This survey was distributed to gather citizen responses to questions in
all of the above categories. It was completed by 615 people. The full results and
comments are available for your review.
The information in this analysis has shown that Dubuque has significant opportunities
for growth in pet-friendly criteria. Members of this working group are available to discuss
these issues further along with ideas for progress. We submit this document to the
Dubuque Parks & Recreation Commission and the Dubuque City Council for their
consideration.
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CITY PROFI LE
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CITY PROFILE
The City of Dubuque, lowa, is located to the west of the Mississippi River with bridges
connecting the infrastructure to Wisconsin and Illinois. First settled in 1833, this
community has been enjoying a recent surge in growth due to its social and cultural
opportunities, broadening economy, revitalization programs, environmental protection
initiatives and high marks for livability. Dubuque has won an All-America City Award 5
times, most recently in 2019. [https://www.nationalcivicleague.org/america-city-award/]
CITY/COMMUNITY BASE DEMOGRAPHICS
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Population: 58,4102
Number of Households: 23,932
Average Number of People per Household: 2.20
Number of Households that are Owner-Occupied: 15,176
Percentage of Owner-Occupied Households (total number of owner-occupied
households divided by total number of households): 63.41%
Estimated Number of Rental Units: Approximately 10,000
Estimated Percentage of Rental Units (total number of rental units divided by total
number of households): 36.58%
CITY/COMMUNITY PET STATISTICS
Refer to Appendix A on page 53 Calculation of Pet Statistics for process to establish
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Estimated Number of Dog-Owning Households: 8,7353
Estimated Number of Dogs: 15,144
Percentage of Dog-Owning Households (total number of dog-owning households
divided by total number of households): 36.50%
Estimated Number of Cat-Owning Households: 7,883
Estimated Number of Cats: 16,555
Percentage of Cat-Owning Households (total number of cat-owning households divided
by total number of households): 33%
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LICENSING INFORMATION
The City of Dubuque requires all dogs and cats to be licensed when they are six (6)
months or older within 30 days of obtaining the animal. Annual license fees are $12 per
year for spayed and neutered for each pet and $30 for not spayed/neutered pet. Annual
pet license renewal reminders are sent at least one month prior to renewal dates with a
following post card reminder.
PET LICENSE STATISTICS BY YEAR
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Department researched various software packages for pet licensing, and ultimately
contracted with PetData, a firm whose only function is to provide full-service pet
licensing to communities. Since contracting with PetData in 2007, license revenue has
increased by 31 °k and the number of licenses sold has increased 26°k.
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WHY THE CITY OF DUBUQUE USES PETDATA?
The Health Services Department investigated outsourcing pet license sales in 2007 due
to the incredibly time consuming, cumbersome, and often inefficient system used. The
City's pet licensing database was housed through the Information Services
DepartmenYs Pentamation system, primarily administered by the City Clerk's Office and
also utilized and updated by the Health Services Department. The Health Services
Department also entered all animal rabies certificates into the database; which are
supplied by local veterinarians as required by the City Ordinance. Since Pentamation
was primarily a finance software system, it was tailored to track and issue pet licenses,
but was cumbersome at best.
The Health Services Department researched various software packages for pet
licensing, and also had discussions with PetData, a firm whose only function is to
provide full-service pet licensing to communities.
. PetData's system enables the City to sell pet licenses year-round, instead of only
the three-month time periods of January — March (for dogs) and July —
September (for cats). Selling licenses year-round, with renewals on the date of
purchase, does not penalize citizens buying licenses for their dogs in, for
example, November or December when they have to turn around and buy a new
one sometime between January — March. Licenses can also be able to be
purchased online and via credit and/or debit card with PetData.
. Partly due to the amount of workload required for inputting pet license data, the
City Clerk proposed adding a part-time secretary beginning January 1 , 2008.
This position was no longer necessary by utilizing PetData.
. In addition to staff time savings in the Clerk's office, Health Services and
Information Services Departments staff do not have to maintain a pet licensing
software system.
. Local veterinarians can send rabies information directly to PetData, eliminating
the data entry step performed by City staff.
. To date, license revenue is increased by 31°k and the number of licenses sold
has increased 26°k. This revenue helps pay for the animal control activity.
The City evaluates PetData upon contract renewal which occurs approximately every 2
years.
DUBUQUE ANIMAL CONTROL LAWS AND RULES
The City of Dubuque has an Animal Control Unit that is a part of the Health Department.
Appendix B on pages 54 to 55 is a quick reference guide to Dubuque's Animal Control
Rules and Laws. Appendix C on pages 56 to 69 is the Animal Control Ordinances and
Appendix D on page 70 is the Parks Ordinance regarding dogs, cats, and other
domestic animals.
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ANIMAL CONTROL DUTIES
Animal Control enforces the City Animal Ordinance which provides for licensing of all
cats and dogs, the prohibition of dogs and cats running at-large within the city,
inoculation of all dogs and cats against rabies, investigation of animal bites and
assurance of proper rabies confinement, prohibition of harboring a vicious or potentially
vicious animal or dangerous animal and prohibition of animals causing serious
disturbance or nuisance. Current Animal Control staffing levels do not allow time for
community outreach and education on animal control and responsible pet ownership
issues.
CITY/COMMUNITY ENFORCEMENT STATISTICS
ANIMAL CONTROL COMPLAINTS
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When Animal control is not on-duty (i.e., evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, training, etc.),
Police cover animal emergencies and complaints. This amounts to significant time and
expenditure for the Police Department, who are not as thoroughly trained in animal control.
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ANIMAL CONTROL CITATIONS ISSUED
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animal, improper restraint, failure to restrain, nuisance, keeping an animal in an unoccupied
property, etc.
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NUMBER OF ANIMALS PICKED UP
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PETS IN PARKS STATISTICS
Pets in Parks Log - 2013 to 2078 Park Seasons
2013 Park 2U74 Park 2015 Park 2016 Park 2U77 Park 2018 Park
PARK NAME: Season Season Season Season Season Season
Allison Henderson Park 4 1 3
Avon Park 1
AY McOonald Park 1 1
Burden Park 2
Eagle Point Park 3 3 3 3 2 6
Flat Iron Park 1 4 2 5
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Murphy Park 2 3
Pinard Park 2 1
Veterans Memorial Park 5 7 2
Washington Park 2
Comiskey Park 70 5 2 Z 1
Valentine Park 1 3
McAleece Sports Complex 4 2 1
Usha Park 1
Jackson Park 5 1 1
TOTAL: 45 19 12 26 15 11
OTH E R:
Bergfeld (Off leash) 2 1
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PET- FRIENDLY
SURVEY SUMMARY
HAP PY P ETS
WELCOME PETS
H EALTHY P ETS
RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP
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SURVEY SUMMARY
The Pet-friendly Community work group wanted to gain insights from the community related to
the areas of the assessment including homes, shelters, businesses, and parks. Using the
questions from the Better Cities for Pets Assessment as a starting point, a survey was
developed and distributed online as well as in paper form. It was completed by 615 citizens
over a three-week period from May 14 to June 7, 2019. The survey was advertised via media
releases by the City of Dubuque to all media channels, published article in Telegraph Herald on
May 17, 2019, flyers in pet businesses including Petco, PetSmart, and the Dubuque Regional
Humane Society, paper surveys at the Carnegie Stout Public Library and by several media
television including KVWVL and radio interviews including KDTH Voice of the Tri-State. A flyer
and survey was sent to all Pet-Friendly Work Group Committee Members to distribute via their
networks. The City of Dubuque shared via social media including Facebook and Next Door. The
survey was sent to the City of Dubuque Leadership team, to distribute to the city board and
commission members. Complete results for each survey question are available in Appendix J
on pages 85 to 97 as well as in table form under each pillar (Homes, Parks, Shelters, and
Businesses).
Responses 1-4 are "Disagree" (red on bar graphs with 1 strongly disagree to 4 slightly
disagree), 5 is "Neutral" (yellow), and 6-9 are "Agree" (green with 6 being slightly agree to 9
being strongly agree). N/A or Unknown is colored gray on the graphs.
When looking at the four main areas of Homes, Parks, Shelters, and Businesses, the results
showed:
• The responses for Shelters were the most positive of the four areas surveyed.
• The responses for Parks reflected the most negative of the four areas surveyed.
• Citizen's indicated that pet needs are not included in green space, park, and city
planning.
• Respondents felt that pet-friendly housing options were limited and amenities such as
relief areas, hydration stations, and green space are not available.
• Restaurants and retailers are not perceived as pet-friendly by those completing this
survey.
Parks
• Only 13% of respondents agree that our parks offer pet-friendly spaces and basic
amenities or that our parks and public spaces have visible and accessible pet waste
stations with free waste bags and trash receptacles.
• Approximately 78% of respondents disagree that pet-friendly parks and public spaces
are located throughout our city and 82% disagree that green space planning includes
consideration for pets (on- or off-leash).
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Homes
• Greater than 75% of respondents disagree that rental and residential communities
provide pet relief areas with waste bags and hydration stations, or that these
communities have pet-friendly green space within walking distance.
• Over 80% of people responding disagreed that most rental housing allow common
household pets.
Shelters
• Approximately 84% of respondents agree that the Dubuque Regional Humane Society
has adoptable pets readily available for viewing and interaction.
• A large majority of respondents marked NA or Unknown for the questions regarding
community cat programs.
Businesses
• Less than 10% of respondents agree that our city has restaurants that welcome pets or
that our city has local ordinances that enable businesses and restaurants to welcome
pets.
• More than 80% of survey respondents disagreed that retailers in our city welcome pets.
• Over 80% of respondents do not agree that our city promotes itself as pet-friendly or has
plans to do so in the near future.
NOTE: All percentages were figured after subtracting NA/Unknown responses from total survey
responses.
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SHELTERS PROFILE
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The availability and accessibility to animal shelters in a community is important to pet-
friendliness. Animal shelters not only provide a place for lost or stray pets to be cared
for, but also a center for education about pet care and ownership. An educated pet-
owning population is important to helping to maintain the health and safety of all
community residents.
In the city of Dubuque, there is one animal shelter, the Dubuque Regional Humane
Society.
The following was provided by Dubuque Regional Humane Society. The flyers on the
following pages have statistics, stories, and services of DRHS. They were also provided
by DRHS.
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The Dubuque Regional Humane Society (DRHS) is so much more than an animal shelter. It is
an animal resource center that delivers upon the mission of protecting and promoting the well-
being of companion animals by building life-long bonds between pets and people through
adoption, humane education, community outreach, and the prevention of cruelty. The DRHS
operates as the largest open-admission no-kill animal shelter in the tri-state area providing
critical medical and behavioral interventions and compassionate care for over 2,700 companion
animals who are lost, abandoned, surrendered by owners, or rescued from neglect. This
includes providing animal sheltering services for Dubuque (population 97,000), Jo Daviess
(population 21,600), and Grant (population 52,000) counties spanning three states and five local
municipalities (Asbury, Dubuque, Dyersville, Epworth, and Peosta). In addition to the animals
we help locally, the DRHS is an in-demand transport destination campus for over 700 animals
from overcrowded shelter and animal welfare agency relocation partners. Annually, the DRHS
enriches the lives of over 2,300 community members with the addition of a companion animal
adopted from our campus, as well as, reunites over 260 lost pets with the families that love
them and welcomes over 12,000 visitors. We actively serve our community through other
avenues such as providing numerous volunteering opportunities to be engaged in service (over
300 volunteers trained), offering character-building youth humane education programming to
over 200 campers, students and youth groups, coordinating surrender appointments for over
250 owners, hosting a pet pantry for nearly 30 owners to aid with pet retention and facilitating a
membership only dog park for over 60 members and their canine companions to enjoy extended
periods of time at play and socialization year-round. Additionally, functioning as an animal
resource center means we provide rehoming suggestions, behavior interventions guidance, and
care recommendations to countless community members.
Being a successful animal resource center is not just about the work of the DRHS. It is also
about the support of our community. A community that backs the mission and sets the
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precedence of a cooperative commitment to creating pathways to new homes and brighter
futures in the tri-state area and beyond for the animals at the DRHS. However, achieving and
maintaining no-kill status means instituting additional programs are necessary as well as
additional challenges. Hence, all our dogs and cats are microchipped in hopes that they are
reunited with their families faster. We expanded our foster program for those animals that need
a bit more TLC to thrive, and have been researching and implementing new training
interventions (Dogs Playing for Life), environment techniques (decompression rooms) and
innovative measures (working cat program) to open more adoption opportunities for the harder
to place animals in care. Lastly, we have made the transition to be a breed free organization
with the goal of helping people find a dog whose personality fits the adopter's lifestyle rather
than depending on breed stereotypes.
HOURS:
Tuesday - Thursday: 11 AM to 5 PM
Friday: 11 AM to 7 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 11 AM to 5 PM
Monday: Closed
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a safe and loving home.We will never euthanize a healthy, �.� •, _y
treatable ammal for lack of space,length of time,or any other .
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is a compassionate,humane,no-kill community. or her situatlon and needs.This,in additlon to determining the
We meet and exceed the industry standards as advocated by quality of life movmg forward,aids our staff in making these tough
Best Friends and Maddie's fund to operate as a no-kil l,open decisions We do not make generalizafions about an animal due to
admission shelter As part of the Best Fnends and Maddie's its age,breed,dlness,etc.IYs truly about the individual animal.
Fund standards,the DRHS only euthanires animals that are
irremediably suffering,unhealthy,untreatable,and cannot be
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saving at least 90'b of the homeless animals the CAHS takes in. We will not tum away any s[ray animal due to its breed,age,
7he DRHS has proudly held a no-kill staws since 20ll_ tempeament,etc.
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coming inro the shelter and increase adoption rates. �l 1l�.I I� I �� (563)582-6766 � dbqhumane.org
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SurveyQuestion StronglyDisagree Neu[Yal 5[ranplyA9rFe
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9
Peis are comfortable at our ciiy's sheliers
and have room to play. 19 8 13 33 55 47 105 99 98
Adoptable pets are readily available for
viewing and interactions 11 7 5 21 39 32 90 127 ll2
Shelrer signage is vdelcoming and makes it 11 11 14 21 39 45 90 108 153
easy to figure out where to go.
Shelrerz have separate areas for o�vner
surrenders and adoptions 14 4 8 3 21 22 31 56 115
Ourciiy has a Tra�rNeuter-Release(TNR)
35 10 6 5 13 4 17 13 30
program.
Coinmunlry cats are well cared for in oui 37 23 29 31 39 18 24 15 23
ciry.
Our city has one or more Working Cats
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programs.
Full survey results shown in Appendix J and K on page 85 to 97.
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HOMES PROFILE
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Any pet-friendly community needs to have access for housing for people with pets. The
National Association of Realtors recently conducted a study and presented a report
entitled "Remodeling Impact: Animals in Homes." [https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-
statistics/research-reports/remodeling-impact-animals-in-homes]. This report highlighted
the importance of pets in peoples' home choices. Some key highlights:
. 81°k of households say that animal-related considerations play a key role in
deciding their next living situation.
. 61°k of buyers who own animals say it is very difficult or difficult to find rental
properties and homeowner associations that accommodates pets.
. 52°k of homeowners undertook renovations to accommodate their pets.
The report cited several important home and subdivision considerations for pets
including allowances for fencing, access to walking paths and greenspaces, and
waterproof flooring materials in construction.
As part of this evaluation for pet-friendliness in Dubuque, landlords were also surveyed.
Following is the information obtained from this evaluation:
Research was conducted on the pet-friendliness of rental housing. There are over 1800
landlords in Dubuque and over 10,000 rental units according to the Dubuque Housing
and Community Development Department. Greater Dubuque Development
Corporations (GDDC) rental housing list was used to conduct phone interviews with a
representative sample of Dubuque landlords by Pet-Friendly Work Group members.
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation list included 33 properties of which 19 were
interviewed.
Survey respondents represented approximately 1815 units in Dubuque, with the
smallest landlord managing one unit and the largest operating "200-300". One of these
landlords manages 20 Air b-N-b units.
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Dogs, Cats, and Small Animals — 26°k
Cats — 120� No Pets Allowed — 68°k
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Additional Observations: 68°k of responding landlords allow pets of some kind, but
only 38°k of total units surveyed do. Landlords with smaller numbers of units were more
likely to allow pets. Of the 1815 total rental units surveyed, 38°k allow pets or
approximately 690 units.
Restrictions:
Of 13 landlords (68°k) who said they allowed pets:
. 2 only allow cats
. 4 enforce some type of size restrictions
. 7 enforce breed restrictions
. 3 enforce total # of pet restrictions
. 1 does not allow puppies
Enforcement procedures:
Of the 13 landlords who said they allowed pets:
. 11 indicated they charged a higher rent and/or deposit
. 1 indicated they charged a higher fee for unit cleaning if needed
. 2 indicated they kept a "closer eye" on these units in some way
Amenities: One landlord indicated they had a pet relief area. Landlords of smaller
properties indicated that most units had yards which the pets could use. No other
landlords identified any additional pet-friendly amenities in their properties.
If you don't allow pets, why not?
. Damage to units/yard (4)
. Irresponsible owners (4)
. Other renters object (3)
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. Noise/smell (3)
. Picking up dog waste (2)
. Unknown reason (1)
. Allergies of other/future tenants (1)
. Not enough green space (1)
Are there resources the community could offer, or other incentives, that might
change your mind about allowing pets in more units?
. Unknown (3)
. Nothing would change my mind (2)
. Understanding re: certified therapy, emotional support animals (2)
. More off-leash areas for pets in community (2)
. Better enforcement of owners who don't pick up dog waste (2)
. Responsible pet ownertraining (1)
. Certification/documentation of history of responsible pet ownership/no damage to
units (1)
The landlord survey questions are listed on Appendix E on page 71 .
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(NUMBER SPONSES FI �15 RESP TS)
SurveyQuestion StronglyOrsogree Neutro7 StrongfyAgree
1 3 4 5 5 7 S 9
Pebowners In our ciry havz plenty of 160 53 71 53 58 30 24 22 43
option:for where to live.
�nost rental howing in our ciry allows all
203 83 72 43 32 12 fi 1C 11 _-_
comman househald pets.
Rental housing pet dzpo.its or fees are __
112 45 47 52 65 ?1 33 20 37 . -
reasonable.
Petr are consideredwhen housing
developmentr are buik or updated. 186 53 62 33 31 2 6 6 19 __-
Our�ity dor not have breed restrictions in 68 12 25 L 23 15 25 38 128 .-
place.
Our ciTy daes nat restrict the number af 60 16 26 18 24 13 22 31 100
pets a:inglz houszhold can have.
Our city does not havz pet size orwzight
42 14 13 9 20 13 26 39 155
restrictions.
Rental housing in our cfry does not have 19A 51 37 18 26 10 fi 4 24
restrictions ba:ed on pet breed or size.
Rental and resldential communities in cur
city provide pe�relief areas with free 3D2 97 72 33 43 17 18 11 28 =:
waste bags-
Rental and residential mmmunities provide 198 114 75 29 34 15 26 13 27
hydration stations with free waterfor pets-
Rental and residential communities have
pet-fnendlygreen;pacewithfnwalking 231 7b o8 31 38 °2 25 14 29 -
distan�e.
Full survey results shown in Appendix J and K on pages 85 to 97.
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PARKS PROFI LE
HAP PY P ETS
WELCOME PETS
H EALTHY P ETS
RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP
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PARKS PROFILE
Access to public parks and greenspaces is vital when assessing pet-friendliness. Pet
owners, particularly dog owners, need access to greenspaces in order to properly care
for their dogs. Beyond those basic needs, owning a dog has been shown to help people
be more active which contributes to many physical and mental health benefits. In this
age of social isolationism and virtual interactions superseding face-to-face interactions,
dog ownership and access to public spaces provides for far greater opportunities for
growth of local neighborhood social relationships.
. Dog owners spend an additional 22 minutes walking each day compared to non-
dog owners [https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-
017-4422-5]
. Dog ownership and interaction with neighbors builds social capital and
connections, for dog owners and nonowners.
[https://www.scie ncedi rect.co m/science/a rticle/pii/S2352827317300344]
With those facts regarding both physical and social health benefits related to dog
ownership, it is clear that access to parks and greenspaces is an important
consideration in any pet-friendly community, and the benefits of that access extend to
non-pet owners as well.
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PUBLIC PARKS, TRAILS & GREEN SPACES
Total Square Miles of Parks: 1.34 square miles (859.20 acres)
Name of Park Total Aeres C�ncer���rf�vor Psrk ��.50
,�'r`hlcdorsld PsiiC' a.00 ve�;alsnd Park 4.00
E'e feld �e�eatiar Ares " 73.C�J Fslk Park 1.00
=e le Pcirt Fark -,F �[, Flsi I•on Fark 1.00
Flcra �srk 38.C�7
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I-sr:est'•:'iew Part �.1C
1.larshsll Perk h�.�C
Hillcre=_t Park �.00
I.+:.rtle��� crls•:.�m lea€ �2.C�7
Hi ko Park 1.�7C
hliller R.verview Psr�c erd 2C�.C�7
Ca round " Jackson Fsrk '.00
�t�1u h Park. gp,��] Jefierscr Park 7.50
at� crsk Psrs' �..;� 1:1sdi=_o� Park 3.�70
Roose•relt Park i��; ��� h�lams Rd E CI' I�f�E'1'S �9fI! 4.00
h1a�y Parh 8.30
L`e:erans 6'emorial Psrk 73.C�7
Cran e �srit •]23
�i�'sshin n Park 1.00
Pet Park'" ''.5C
r'.is�n Henderson Park 5.00
Rile FarA 7.`C
Comiske• Paric 4.00
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G� Psrk 2.00 P,cccc 9�da ..r. Park 7.1C
L=_h5 Part �.'7� So�-hem Fa•k ''.�]C
'dalen:ire 'srk. 19.C'7 Tea� 3earPark 1.�]C
',�sl e � -li h Pari B.00 'hial 3r-Cc•� er Psrk 7.5C
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3urc3n Fa•k 1.00 Cr�k'�.bad Fsrt; 1.0'
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Name of Leased Park Area Acres
Dubu ue Botanical Gardens and Arboretum 42.50
Four Mounds Park 55.00
EB L ons Prairie and Woodland Preserve 89.00
Name of Undevelo ed Parks Acres
Ea le Valle Park 2.25
En lish Rid e Park 1.86
North Fork Trail Park 3.83
Pebble Cove Park 0.60
Westbrook Park 5.20
Other Cit Pro erties Acres
Bunker Hill Golf Course 110.00
Total number of developed parks: 43
Percentage of Community that is developed parks (total park square miles divided by
total city square miles): 4.20%
Number of Parks That Allow Pets: 5 (AYMcDonald, Bergfeld Recreation Area, Miller
Riverview, Pyatigorsk, Pet Park)
Percentage of Pet-Friendly Parks (total number of pet-friendly parks divided by total
number of developed parks): 11.62%
Number of OFF-Leash Dog Parks: 1, Pet Park
Number of Dog Parks Per Square Mile (total number of dog parks divided by total
square miles): .03 dog parks persquare mile
Parks in our area: Eagle Point Park, Flora Park, and Murphy Park allows pets in
vehicles. Port of Dubuque. Marina and Miller Riverview
Campground allow pets on leash.
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PUBLIC PET-FRIENDLY TRAILS AND/OR GREENWAYS PRESENT IN THE CITY
Number of Trail Miles: 26 miles
Name of Trail
AY McDonald ParkTrail
Bee Branch Creek Greenwa Trail
Gran er Creek Nature Trail
Herita e Trail
Ja cee Trail
Ber feld Recreation Area Trails
Miller Riverview Park Trail
Northwest Arterial Trail
Port of Dubu ue Riverwalk Trail
Powerline Trail
Southern Lev Trail
Estimated Number of Miles of Pet-Friendly Trails: 16.93 miles
Percentage of Pet-Friendly Miles (total pet-friendly trail miles divided by total number
of trail miles): 65.10%
PUBLIC GREEN SPACES/WAYS
Name of Greenwa Acres
Bee Branch Greenwa * 65.00
Rockdale Grandview Ent * 0.34
Medical Associate Greenbelt 33.00
Center Grove O en S ace 12.93
Medical Associate Greenbelt and Center Grove Open Space are all natural areas open
to pets however are not developed areas thus referred to as open spaces.
Number of Green Space Acres: 111.27 Acres
Percentage of Pet-friendly Green Space Acres (total number of pet-friendly green space
acres divided by total number of green space acres): 88%
Estimated Number of Miles of Pet-Friendly Greenways: 1.48, Bee Branch Greenway
Trail System
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Percentage of Pet-Friendly Greenway Miles (total pet-friendly greenway miles divided
by total number of trail miles): 100%
DOGS IN PARKS COMPARISION WITH TOP 15 IOWA CITIES
Leisure Services staff surveyed the 15 largest lowa cities asking about their ordinance
related to dogs in parks as well as their dog parks.
. Of the 15 cities surveyed all cities but Dubuque allow leashed dogs in
parks.
. The cities have between 1 and 3 dog parks.
. Annual dog park fees range from $15 to $57 and no fees to $6 for a daily
fee.
. Acreage range from 2.5 to 24.8 acres.
. Of those that charge daily fees Dubuque fee of$1 is the lowest.
. Four cities charge less, and five cities charge more for annual passes.
Top 14 Cities averages: Dubuque:
Average Dog Park Annual Fee* $30.40 $25
Average Daily Fee* $4.50 $1.00
Average Park Size 10.23 acres 2.50 acres
Dogs allowed in city parks Yes No
*of those parks that charge a fee
The detailed chart is on the next page.
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PET-FRIENDLY WASTE STATIONS
The following chart will illustrate the location and the number of waste stations available.
Location Name Number of Waste Stations
AY McDonald Park 2
P ati orsk Park 1
Miller Riverview Park 3
South Flood Wall Trail 1
Pet Park 2
Ber feld Recreation Area 1
Middle Road Trailhead 1
Chavenelle Court 1
Heron Pond Trail 1
Total 13
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Fiscal Year Waste Ba Ex ense
2014 $1 ,823.29 .
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2015 $1 ,523.45 � �
2016 $936.00 =t���s« ��,,
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2017 $936.00
2018 $1 ,415.88 ' --
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2019 ' $531 .96 y,.
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PET-FRIENDLY FOUNTAINS
The following chart will illustrate the location and the number of pet fountains available.
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Fountains � �'"°'"�-;
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Rockdale and Grandview 1
Grandview and Finle 1 '�✓
Universit and Grandview near fire station 1 ` 1 ����'
Pet Park 2 / � -
Bee Branch Creek Greenwa U er 4 ,� �
Riverwalk Marina Area 1
7'" Street Trail 1 '¢
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5'" and Bluff 1
19'"and Central 1
Total 15
PET PARK
City of Dubuque Pet Park is currently 2.50 acres and is divided into two sections. One
area is for dogs over 20 pounds while the other is for dogs under 20 pounds. Amenities
for this included pet-friendly drinking fountain, benches, picnic tables, trash receptacles,
portable restroom, and pet waste bags. The park is currently open from 8am to 8pm
daily.
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PET PARK FINANCIALS
Resident #Of Non-Res #Of Daily
YEAR Season Passes Season Passes Admissions Total Revenue
Passes Passes
2014 $1,225.00 49 $105.00 3 $1,086.39 $2,416.39
2015 $650.00 26 $140.00 4 $1,535.52 $2,325.52
2016 $700.00 28 $105.00 3 $993.66 $1,798.66
2017 $675.00 27 $70.00 2 $1,069.77 $1,814.77
2018 $987.50 41 $70.00 2 $1,047.30 $2,104.80
2019* $200.00 8 $35.00 1 $620.46 $855.46
*2 019 is as of March 5, 2019
PET PARK EXPENSES
On average each year the expenses for the Dog Park is $3197. Grass mowing is $945,
portable restroom is $1800 and lighting is $400. In addition, we spent $311 in 2013 and
$399 in 2018 for envelopes. On average $52 is spent on dog tags each year.
These costs do not include performed work by Park Division Staff such as litter control,
fee collection, general repairs and maintenance and snow removal.
PET PARK SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
The Leisure Services Department gives out 150 scholarships ($125.00) to low income
residents of Dubuque. The amounts listed below were used to purchase pet park
passes.
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FY 17 - $25.00 (1)
FY 18 - $50.00 (2)
FY 19 - $25.00 (1)
CITY OF DUBUQUE PET PARK RULES
1 . Owners are legally responsible for their dogs and any injuries caused by their dogs.
2. Owners must remain within the fenced area at all times.
3. Dogs must be leashed prior to entering and upon leaving the area. Gates to the
area must remain closed at all times.
4. Owners must immediately clean up after their dogs. Failure to do so can result in a
fine up to $750.
5. Dogs with a known history of, or who exhibit dangerous behavior are prohibited.
6. Dogs must be healthy, fully immunized, de-wormed, and wearing license and rabies
tags.
7. An adult must accompany children under 14; young children must be closely
superoised.
8. Puppies under four months old and female dogs in heat are prohibited.
9. Only two dogs per adult are allowed.
10. Dogs must be watched at all times.
11 . Cooperation between dog owners is essential.
12. Enter at your own risk.
CURRENT POTENTIAL CITY PET PARK PLANS
The City of Dubuque has discussed the potential of a second pet park since when the
first pet park opened in 2005. Currently two plans exist related to future, potential dog
parks.
FDR PARK
The conceptual master plan shows of FDR Park was completed in 2009 and approved
by the City Council. The conceptual plan shows a large dog area of 5 acres, a small dog
area, a 1-acre training area, dog park shelters, pond, and parking area. The plan was
developed with public input at the time. Other amenities were planned for the park. This
remains a potential location. The concept plan showing the dog park and other
improvements is in Appendix F on page 72.
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOCUST AND DODGE
This property is owned by the State of lowa. The City has requested the opportunity to
develop a dog park at this location and funding for construction had been approved. The
lowa Department of Transportation representatives verbally felt they would issue a
permit for use as a dog park. A concept plan and cost estimate were developed. Budget
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cuts mid-year in Fiscal Year 2014 meant the project was halted at the time as the
funding for construction was zeroed out. The concept had a 3.15-acre area for large and
small dogs. Parking was to be on-street parking with a phase 2 project of off-street
parking. The concept plan cost estimate is in Appendix G and H on pages 73 to 74.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS RELATED
TO PETS 2012-2019
There have been many actions taken by the City's Park and Recreation Commission as
well as the City Council the last seven years. The actions and support documentation
are shown in Appendix I on pages 75 to 84. The topic of both pet parks as well as dogs in
parks have been research, studied, had public hearings, much public engagement and
comment as well as numerous votes. This Appendix is for historical reference and
referral as needed.
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2019 PET-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS
PARKS
(NUMBER OF RESPONSES FROM 615 RESPONDENTS)
SurveyQuestion StronglyDisogree fJeutrol StrongfyAgree
1 Z 3 4 5 5 7 B 9
Pet-fnzndly parks and public spaces are z61 97 71 39 37 18 14 17 45 �_
located throughout our city.
Parks offzr pet-friendly spaces and ba:ic z62 1'li' 87 35 31 15 15 15 33 -
amenitie:.
Green spaces planning indudes
considerationfor et. Z�8 �� 60 32 24 14 15 13 32 =_
Neighborhoods have parks that are withi n
2D1 73 55 4fi 53 25 39 26 55
walking distance.
Off-leash parks and pet-friendly spa�es are
planned in my city within the ne�R ffve 180 55 25 14 26 11 15 11 23 __
years
Parks and public spaces in our city ha�e
❑isible and accessi6le pet waste stations 255 106 65 41 36 13 16 13 34 -
with free waste bags and trash re�eptacles.
Park,a nd pu61 ic.paces have vi:i61 e a nd
accessiblehydrationstationsforpetr. Z37 104 77 33 33 P 1S 12 33
Our�ity has signage that dearly identifie;
284 102 5S 25 31 10 16 B 31
et amenities.
Our�ity has expanded the ways it held pet
owners find pet amenities. 253 57 51 31 35 22 19 12 2S
Parks and pu6lic spares in our�ity have
signagecommuni�atingwherzpetsare 78 37 67 53 45 55 60 53 93 _.
allowed or restricted.
Parksandpu6licspa�espostdearrules 1D5 69 60 54 79 46 48 32 77 -
abo ut pet heh avior. �-
Our�Ry has a program to educate kids 176 48 35 �1 26 12 �2 7 Z6
about dog behavior.
Our city has had a communication program
withinthela.tfivzyear,aboutresponsible 165 4S 40 24 27 13 9 14 24
pet a�.vneahip.
Full survey results shown in Appendix J and K on pages 85 to 97.
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BUSINESSES
HAP PY P ETS
WELCOME PETS
H EALTHY P ETS
RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP
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BUSINESSES PROFILE
The pet component of the economy is one of vigorous growth. According to the
American Pet Products Association, the US Pet Industry is expected to top $75.38
billion dollars in 2019. [https://www.americanpetproducts.org/press_industrytrends.asp]
Even during times of recession, the pet industry has continued to grow.
Dubuque's economy can benefit from taking advantage of this vast economic trend.
Encouraging pet-friendliness and giving businesses more opportunity to grow in this
sector will have tax revenue and job benefits.
When considering the total influence of pets on Dubuque's economy, it is difficult to
accurately assess the full extent of impact. While there are many pet-specific
businesses in the community, many retailers add pet sections of varying sizes to cater
to the needs of pet owners.
BUSINESSES RELATED TO PET HEALTH & WELLNESS:
Number of Vet Clinics: 6
Number of 24-Hour Pet Clinics: 0, Several Clinics provide after hours on-call service
but none are open 24 hours.
Number of Pet Day Care Businesses: 2
Number of Pet Training Services: 5
Number of Pet Food and Supply Stores: Many— di�cult to fully assess:
Petco and PetSmart— Sell Pets & Supplies
Many retailers provide pet supplies such as
Theisen's, Blain's Farm and Fleet, Target,
HyVee, etc.
Pet Boarding Facilities: 3 + Limited Veterinary Clinics
Grooming business: About 10
PET-FRIENDLY BUSINESSES (ALLOW LEASHED PETS OTHER THAN SERVICE
ANIMALS):
- River Lights Bookstore
- Lowe's
- Blain's Farm and Fleet
- Petco
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- Pet Smart
-White Front Feed and Seed
PET-FRIENDLY LODGING:
BEST WESTERN PLUS 3100 Dodge Street � Dubuque, IA � 563.557.8000
HOLIDAY lNN DUBUQUE 450 Main Street � Dubuque, IA � 563.556.2000
DAYS lNN 1111 Dodge Street � Dubuque, IA � 563.583.3297
GLENVIEW MOTEL 1050 Rockdale Road � Dubuque, IA � 563.556.2661
HOLIDAYINN EXPRESS 2080 Holliday Drive � Dubuque, IA � 563.556.7829
MAINSTAY SUITES 1275 Associates Drive � Dubuque, IA � 563.557.7829
MOTEL 6 2670 Dodge Street � Dubuque, IA � 563.556.0880
QUALITYINN 4055 McDonald Drive � Dubuque, IA � 563.556.3006
SUPER 8 2730 Dodge Street � Dubuque, IA � 563.582.8898
RESTAURANTS
Number of Restaurants: 3331icensed foodservice establishments
Number of Retail Food Establishments (grocery/food retail): 90
Estimated Number of Pet-Friendly Restaurants: 1, only outside, only allowed with
variance/permit from IDIA per State of lowa Code
Percentage of Pet-Friendly Restaurants (estimated number of pet-friendly restaurants
divided by total number of restaurants): 0.3%
PETS IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
Dubuque is required to follow the Food Code adopted by the State of lowa. Pets are not, nor
have been allowed in food establishments, with the exceptions: The code does allow pets in
food establishments through variance process by the State of lowa.
Travel Dubuque promotes Pet-Friendly Destinations. See Appendix M on page 108.
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2019 PET-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS
BUSINESSES
(NUMBER OF RESPONSES FROM 615 RESPONDENTS)
SurveyQuestion StronglyDisogree Neutral StronglyAgree
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Retailers in our city welcome pets. 256 113 80 36 33 ll 13 13 23
Restaurants in our city welcome pets. 323 125 47 23 26 10 5 7 18
Businessespostdearsignageindicating 22S 92 51 33 47 21 28 23 48 .
where pe[s are welcome.
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has plans to do so In the nearfuture.
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businesses welcoming pets. �58 51 32 19 18 7 7 6 19
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restaurents welcoming pets.
Ourcity's[axiandotherfee-basedwr 94 24 13 7 11 3 4 3 9 --
services allow pets.
Our public[ransportation systems allow
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Our public transportation does not have 96 16 9 3 8 1 0 3 10
size Iimits for allowable pets. --
Our closest alrport has areas designated for gg ZQ g 11 8 6 8 6 D
pets and/or pet-friendly amenitles. -
Full survey results shown in Appendix J and K on pages 85 to 97.
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PET-FRIENDLY EVENTS/PLACES
Dogg►e D►p Dubuque Leisure Services, following the final day of public swimming, the family dog is
invited to take a dip in Sutton and Flora Pools. The admission is $5 per dog and includes access for
immediate family members. `_�
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The►sen's Wags at the Flags is Dubuque's indoor dog park. It is
held most Wednesday evenings from 4:30pm to 8:OOpm and runs November to March in Five Flags
Arena. It accommodates both large and small dogs as well as their human counterparts. There are
cleaning supplies available, as well as the Barka Lounge for pet owners to purchase refreshments and
adult beverages. Entry is$4.00 per dog while humans are FREE. A portion of the entry fee is donated to
a charity, with this past year netting Dubuque Regional Humane Society$1,6001
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as well as three waste stations inside the park and one outside. There are five benches throughout the
park and the hours are 6:OOam to 8:OOpm. Members must pay a fee to use and show proof of
vaccinations. Membership fees start at$10 for a one-time pass, $25 for a quarterly pass, $75.00 for the
year with $10 for each additional dog. There is a $10 FOB key deposit for access to the park but the $10
is returned at the end when the FOB is turned back in.
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STRUT YOUR MUTT— Get ready to Strut Your Mutt at
one of the only dog-friendly walks in the area for the Dubuque
�, Regional Humane Society (DRHS). Whether you have a mutt to
i,.. --- � � strut or simply want to strut for a great cause you are invited to
- -• �f�r�� ' {� � join the DRHS in raising awareness and funds for the homeless
animals in our community. This unique and furry friendly
���� community event is open to all ages and breeds. In addition to
,� ���4, �, z;, '� the strut, there will be vendor booths, agility equipment, doggie
�`�'f � �" ` pools, and a dog training demonstration.
DOG-O-WEEN — An annual canine costume contest hosted by Theisen's Home-Farm-Auto. This
event gives canines—and their creative owners—a chance to have a howling good time together.
Spectators can watch the parade of pets free of charge. Proceeds benefit the Dubuque Regional Humane
Societyl
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Saturdays, May- October, 7 A.M. - 12 P.M. il� , �,��� �� � a i 1� �
1300 lowa Street � Dubuque, IA Shop for locally grown produce �'�- .��r`�+
and handmade goods at the Dubuque Summer Farmers' Market. ,� � `����'" ��
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Dubuque Farmers' Market. Leashes may not be longer than 36 :�R^� ,_,,:'r "--1.
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YAPPY HOUR-Wednesday, 11:00 A.M. to CLOSE
7 Hills Brewing Co. � 1085 Washington St, Dubuque Get your dog out of the house for some social
drinkingl Enjoy drinks and the beautiful atmosphere of the Millwork District. The lower patio is dog friendly
for Yappy Hour. No food allowed on lower patio.
FENELON PLACE ELEVATOR COMPANY- Open April 1 thru November 30 8 A.M. —10 P.M.
512 Fenelon Place Street � Dubuque, IA Hailed as the world's shortest, steepest elevator ride, the
Fenelon Place Elevator Company cars elevate passengers 189 feet from Fourth Street to Fenelon Place.
At the top, you and Fido will be able to see a panoramic view of the historic Dubuque business district,
the Mississippi River, and three states. The cars are very small, so only small lap dogs are welcome to
join their humans.
BARKS, BOURBON, AND BREWS—
405 Main Street � Dubuque, IA The Barks Dog Park will have enclosed safe play areas for both big dogs
and small dogs, live music, dog related vendors, and dog themed films. The bourbon and beer tasting
event will feature local and national breweries and distilleries including Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Single
Speed, 7 Hills, among others. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Dubuque area Toys for Tots as
they kick off the giving season. Barks Brews and Bourbon kicks off the seasonal Wags at the Flags, a
weekly indoor dog park.
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APPENDIX A: CALCULATIONS OF PET STATISTICS
Dog/Cat population estimates for City of Dubuque- June 2019
(2012 AVA US Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook)
The American Veterinary Medical Association statistics estimate the following
number of pets averaged per household:
Percentage of households Number of pets
owning a pet per household
Dogs 36.5 1 .6
Cats 30.4 2.1
25,932 (American Fact Finder 2017 estimate households in the city of Dubuque)
25,932 X 36.5% =9465 X 1 .6= 15,144 dogs
25,932 X 30.4%= 7883 X 2.1= 16,555 cats
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APPENDIX C: ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
Title 7 - POLICE, FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 6 -ANIMAL CONTROL
ARTICLE A. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
7-6A-1: SALE OF BABY CHICKENS AND DUCKLINGS:
A. Sale As Pets Or Novelties: It shall be unlawFul for any person to sell, or offer for sale,
barter, or give away, baby chicks or ducklings or other fowl as pets or novelties.
B. Selling For Commercial Purposes Allowed: This section shall not be construed to
prohibit the display or sale of natural chicks, ducklings in proper brooder facilities, by hatcheries
or stores engaged in the business of selling the same to be raised for commercial purposes.
C. State License Required: No person shall engage in the business of selling baby chicks,
poultry or domestic fowl within the City unless such person has been licensed to do so by the
Department of Agriculture of the State.
7-6A-2: RESTRICTIONS ON MAINTAINING LIVESTOCK:
A. Maintenance OF Pens, Yards And Enclosures: No person shall keep or maintain within
the corporate limits of the City any pens, buildings, yards, sheds or enclosures wherein any
cattle, sheep, swine or other livestock are collected, kept or fed for commercial purposes unless
such pens, buildings, yards, sheds or enclosures are erected, constructed and maintained as
provided in this section.
B. Concrete Floors: All such pens, buildings, yards, sheds or enclosures shall be erected
and maintained with floors constructed of concrete at least four inches (4") thick with a smoothly
troweled wearing surface.
C. Drainage; Catch Basins: All such concrete floors shall be constructed so as to drain to a
catch basin or basins connected with the sanitary sewage system of the City, or in the event
there is no such sewage system within two hundred feet (200') from the property line, such
basin or basins shall be connected with a sewage disposal system approved by the City
Manager.
D. Controlled Livestock Grazing:
1. A controlled livestock grazing contractor may temporarily keep or maintain within the
corporate limits of the City any pens, yards, sheds or enclosures wherein any grazing livestock
approved by the City are temporarily kept for the limited and express purposes of controlled
livestock grazing in accordance with the City's controlled livestock grazing program. Controlled
livestock grazing within the corporate limits will not be allowed in any one location for more than
thirty (30) consecutive days.
2. All such pens, yards, sheds or enclosures used for the limited and express purpose of
controlled livestock grazing will be temporary and may not remain in place more than thirty (30)
consecutive days. Due to the temporary nature of such pens, yards, sheds, or enclosures used
for the limited and express purpose of controlled livestock grazing, concrete floors will not be
required for pens, yards, sheds or enclosures used to shelter and keep animals participating in
controlled livestock grazing.
3. All fences used to keep or maintain livestock used for controlled livestock grazing within
corporate limits must comply with the fencing regulations set forth in the City's Controlled
Livestock Grazing Policy.
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4. Any controlled livestock grazing contractor who wishes to keep or maintain livestock
within the corporate limits for controlled livestock grazing must obtain a permit from the City and
comply with all terms and conditions of the City's controlled livestock grazing program.
7-6A-3: STORAGE OF ANIMAL FOOD: All food and feed within the City for feeding chickens,
cows, pigs, horses, and other animals shall be stored in rat free and ratproof containers,
compartments, or rooms unless stored in a ratproof building.
ARTICLE B. DOGS AND CATS
7-6B-1: DEFINITIONS: The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of this article:
AT LARGE: Any dog, cat or livestock, fowl or ferret found off the premises of the owner or
keeper. A dog or cat shall not be deemed at large if the dog or cat is:
A. Attached to a leash of sufficient strength and appropriate length to control the animal
where such leash is held by its owner or keeper; or
B. Restrained within an enclosed motor vehicle or by crate or leash of sufficient strength
and appropriate length to keep the dog or cat within the motor vehicle; or
C. Housed in a licensed veterinarian's animal hospital; or
D. Accompanied by the owner or keeper on the premises of another with such person's
consent and restrained by an adequate protective fence or by leash, cord, chain or other similar
restraint that does not allow the dog or cat to go beyond such person's property line or to come
into contact with anyone outside such person's property line.
CAT: Both male and female animals in the family Felis catus whether neutered or not.
DOG: Both male and female animals of the canine species whether neutered or not, but not
including a law enforcement dog.
HEALTH CARE PROVIDER: A person who is trained and licensed to give health care.
KEEPER: Any person other than the owner keeping, sheltering, having control or custody of or
harboring an animal.
KENNEL: A place or establishment where dogs or cats are kept or raised for the purpose of
breeding, boarding, racing at a licensed parimutuel track, exchanged or offered for sale to the
general public and which are kept under constant restraint.
NEUTERED: A surgical procedure that has been performed on a dog or a cat that renders it
incapable of siring or bearing offspring.
NUISANCE: A dog or cat shall be considered a nuisance if it:
A. Damages, soils, defiles or defecates on private property other than the owner's or
keeper's or on public walks and recreation areas unless such waste is immediately removed
and properly disposed of by the owner or keeper.
B. Causes unsanitary, dangerous or offensive conditions.
C. Causes a disturbance by excessive barking or other noisemaking that can be heard from
a position in the public right-of-way.
D. Chases vehicles, or molests, attacks or interferes with persons or other domestic
animals off the premises of the owner or keeper.
OWNER: Any person owning a cat, dog, or other animal.
VICIOUS ANIMAL: A vicious cat or dog is deemed so when it shall have attacked or bitten any
person on more than one (1) occasion without provocation or when an attack or bite results in
serious bodily injury.
7-6B-2: LICENSING; TAGS AND FEES:
A. License Required: No person shall keep a dog or cat in the City unless such dog or cat
is licensed by the City as provided in this article. This section shall not apply to veterinary clinics
and boarding facilities.
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B. Application For License: The owner or keeper shall make application for a license with
the City Manager. The application shall give the name, physical address, date of birth or social
security number of the owner or keeper, the sex and description of the dog or cat, and if known,
its breed and age. In the event of a change of ownership, the license holder shall notify the City
Manager of such change. All dogs and cats shall be licensed by not later than six (6) months of
age. If an animal is older than six (6) months of age, the dog or cat must be licensed within thirty
(30) days of ownership or residing in the City of Dubuque, whichever is first.
C. Dogs:
1. License Fee; Neutering:
a. The license fee per calendar year, or fraction thereof, for a dog license shall be as
established by the City Manager.
b. The applicant or licensee shall furnish written proof from a licensed veterinarian that
surgical procedures have been performed that render either male or female dogs incapable of
reproduction, which may result in a reduced licensed fee.
2. Expiration; Renewal; Delinquent Fee: All dog licenses issued under this subsection shall
expire one (1) year from the date the license was issued and shall become delinquent thirty (30)
days after the license anniversary date. A delinquent fee as established by the City Manager,
shall be added to the required license fee for each delinquent dog license.
D. Cats:
1. License Fee; Neutering:
a. The license fee per calendar year, or fraction thereof, shall be as established by the City
Manager.
b. The applicant or licensee shall furnish written proof from a licensed veterinarian that
surgical procedures have been performed that render either male or female cats incapable of
reproduction, which may result in a reduced licensed fee.
2. Expiration; Renewal; Delinquent Fees: All cat licenses issued under this subsection shall
expire one (1) year from the date the license was purchased and shall become delinquent thirty
(30) days after the license anniversary date. A delinquent fee as established by the City
Manager shall be added to the required license fee for each delinquent cat license.
E. Tags:
1. Tags Not Transferable: A license issued for any dog or cat shall not be transferred to
another dog or cat.
2. Tags Attached To Collar Or Harness: The owner or keeper of a dog or cat, upon
procurement of the license, shall securely attach the license tag to a collar or harness and this
collar or harness, with the tag attached, shall at all times be kept on the dog or cat. Any dog or
cat found at large without a collar or harness with license tag attached shall be deemed
unlicensed and shall be impounded.
F. Fee For Duplicate License: The fee for a duplicate license for either a dog or cat shall be
as established by the City Manager.
G. Consent Implied From Application And Receipt: The application for and the receipt of a
license as required in this section shall include an implied consent by the owner or keeper to
permit an inspection of both real and personal property under the owner's or keeper's control for
the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this article relating to the harborage of vicious
animals or to the control of rabies outbreak or relating to the provisions of law relative to the
prohibition of cruelty to animals.
7-6B-3: KEEPING DOMESTIC ANIMALS ON UNOCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OR
IN DANGEROUS BUILDINGS PROHIBITED: The owner or keeper of a dog or cat shall not
keep or allow the dog or cat to be kept on unoccupied property or in any building that meets the
definition of a dangerous building as set forth in section 14-3-2 of this Code. For purposes of
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this provision, "unoccupied property" shall include but is not limited to property that is not the
primary residence of the owner or keeper or any other occupant.
7-6B-4: HARBORING VICIOUS DOG OR CAT: It shall be unlawFul for any person or persons
to harbor or keep a vicious dog or cat within the City. The City may abate violations of this
section with penalties including, but not limited to, euthanization of the animal.
7-6B-5: NUISANCE: It shall be unlawFul for any owner or keeper to permit a dog or cat to
commit a nuisance.
7-6B-6: FEMALE DOGS IN SEASON: It shall be unlawFul for any owner or keeper to allow a
female dog in season to run at large or to so confine such dog as to attract male dogs to the
area and by their presence cause a nuisance.
7-6B-7: RUNNING AT LARGE: It shall be unlawFul for any owner or keeper to permit or allow a
dog, cat, ferret, livestock or fowl to run at large.
7-6B-8: DIRECTING DOG WITH MALICIOUS INTENT: No person shall direct, encourage,
cause, allow or otherwise aid or assist any dog to threaten, charge at, intimidate, bite, harass,
menace or attack any person.
7-6B-9: USE OF DOG IN ILLEGAL ACTIVITY PROHIBITED: No person shall keep, maintain,
control or retain custody of any dog in conjunction with, or for the purpose, whether in whole or
in part, of aiding, abetting or conducting illegal activity or committing any crime.
7-6B-10: IMPOUNDMENT, REDEMPTION AND DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED ANIMALS:
A. Contract For Pound Or Shelter: The City Manager is hereby authorized to contract from
year to year with any pound or animal shelter as defined by section 162.2 of the Code of lowa
for carrying out the provisions of this article including the collection, protection and disposition of
dogs, cats and other animals and the collection of fees for licensing and care of seized and
impounded dogs and cats.
B. Impoundment: Any unlicensed dog or cat except kennel dogs or cats and any licensed
dog or cat found at large shall be subject to seizure and impoundment in a place provided by
the City.
C. Notice To Owners Of Licensed Dogs Or Cats: Whenever any licensed dog or cat has
been seized or impounded pursuant to this article, notice of such action shall be given as
provided in this article.
D. Redemption:
1. Except as otherwise provided, the possession of any licensed dog or cat seized or
impounded pursuant to this article may be obtained by the owner or keeper by paying an
impoundment fee as established by the City Manager, together with the separate daily fee for
keeping such dog or cat each day or fraction thereof during the time that such dog or cat is
impounded. Upon the second subsequent impoundment of the same animal within three
hundred sixty five (365) days, an impoundment fee as established by the City Manager shall be
assessed together with the separate daily fee for keeping such dog or cat each day or fraction
thereof during the time which said dog or cat is impounded.
2. Upon proper identification the owner may redeem an unlicensed dog or cat seized or
impounded pursuant to this article after licensing the animal or agreeing to purchase a license
within ten (10) working days. Failure to do so shall result in an additional fee as established by
the City Manager, added to the license fee.
E. Disposition Of Unredeemed Dogs:
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1. Licensed Dog: If the owner or keeper of a licensed dog impounded pursuant to this
article does not redeem such animal within seven (7) days after the mailing of the notice
provided for in this article, the license shall automatically be revoked and the animal disposed of
as directed by the City Manager.
2. Unlicensed Dog: Any unlicensed dog not redeemed by the owner within three (3) days
after it has been seized or impounded shall be disposed of as directed by the City Manager.
F. Disposition Of Unredeemed Cats:
1. Licensed Cat: If the owner or keeper of a licensed cat impounded pursuant to this article
does not redeem such animal within five (5) days after the mailing of the notice provided for in
this article, the license shall automatically be revoked and the animal disposed of as directed by
the City Manager.
2. Unlicensed Cat: Any unlicensed cat not redeemed by the owner within three (3) days
after it has been seized or impounded shall be disposed of as directed by the City Manager.
ARTICLE C. RABIES CONTROL
7-6C-1: VACCINATION REQUIRED:
A. Dogs And Cats; Schedule: It shall be unlawFul for the owner or keeper of any
domesticated species of dog or cat to keep or maintain such animal unless the dog or cat shall
be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian with a vaccine approved by the lowa
Department of Agriculture and administered in accordance with the following schedule:
Class Of Animal Age At Primary Vaccination Booster'
Dogs 6 months 1 year later, triennially
thereafter
Cats 6 months Annually or 1 year later,
triennially thereafter
Note:
1. Approved 3 year vaccine may be substituted.
B. Ferrets; Schedule: It shall be unlawFul for the owner or keeper of any ferret to keep or
maintain such animal unless the ferret shall be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed
veterinarian with a vaccine licensed for the use in ferrets and administered in accordance with
the following schedule:
Class Of Animal Age At Primary Vaccination Booster
Ferret 6 months Annually
C. Inactivated Nervous Tissue: Inactivated nervous tissue vaccine may only be used in
accordance with the rules of the lowa State Department of Agriculture.
D. Certificate Required: A copy of the official rabies vaccination certificate approved by the
lowa State Department of Agriculture shall be a condition precedent to the issuance of any
license authorized by this article.
E. Veterinarian Furnish Copies: Each veterinarian within the City limits shall forward to the
City Manager by no later than the tenth of each month a copy of each official rabies vaccination
certificate, with the owner's or keeper's address, issued by the veterinarian during the preceding
month.
7-6C-2: CONFINEMENT AUTHORIZED:
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A. Animal Suspected Of Having Rabies: The owner or keeper of any dog or cat or other
animal which has contracted rabies, or which has been subject to rabies, or which has bitten or
caused skin abrasion to any person shall produce and surrender up such dog, cat or other
animal to be held in confinement in a licensed veterinarian's animal hospital under the
supervision of a licensed veterinarian and in quarantine for observation for a period of ten (10)
days from the date the bite occurred at the expense of the owner or keeper of the animal.
B. Quarantine OF Animal Bitten By Rabid Animal: Any animal bitten or attacked by any
known rabid animal shall be quarantined under direction of the Health OFficer by being confined
and in quarantine as provided above for a minimum of ninety (90) days.
C. Application For Home Quarantine; Conditions: The owner or keeper of any dog or cat or
other animal which has bitten a person may apply to the City Manager to have the animal
released for the purpose of home quarantine. Home quarantine may be permitted at the City
Manager's sole discretion. If the City Manager allows home confinement, all of the following
conditions must be met, including but not limited to:
1. The animal must have a current rabies vaccination. The vaccination certification must
bear the description of the animal, the type of vaccine used, the expiration of the vaccination,
and the signature of the veterinarian administering the vaccination.
2. The animal must have a current City license, if the animal is six (6) months of age or
older.
3. The animal must not have been running at large at the time of the bite.
4. The animal has not previously bitten any person.
5. Prior to approval of home quarantine, the owner or keeper must have the animal
examined by a veterinarian, licensed in the State of lowa, who shall certify that the animal
appears to be free of rabies or any other zoonosis. Such examination and certification must be
repeated on the tenth day.
6. The owner or keeper must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City Manager that the
owner or keeper has the proper facilities and the ability to adequately and properly confine the
animal to the owner or keeper's home or property during the quarantine period.
7. The owner or keeper must agree to immediately notify the City Manager of any changes
in the animal's health or disposition, to allow representatives of the City Manager to enter upon
the property and to examine the animal at any time and to immediately take the animal to a
licensed veterinarian for examination at any time when directed by the City Manager.
8. The owner or keeper must agree to promptly pay all costs of veterinarian examinations
during the quarantine period.
9. The owner or keeper must further agree to immediately surrender the animal at any time
the City Manager determines that the home quarantine should be terminated, or at any time that
any provisions or conditions of home quarantine are violated, in which event the animal shall be
put in the custody of a licensed veterinarian of the State of lowa in the City of Dubuque for the
remainder of the quarantine period.
10. If the City Manager determines at any time that home confinement is not appropriate for
the animal, quarantine at a veterinary hospital shall be ordered.
11. The person bitten, or, if a minor, the person's parent or guardian, must sign an
acknowledgment indicating that the person has been advised of the risks of rabies, that if the
animal disappears during home quarantine, the person may have to undergo postexposure
rabies prophylaxis, and that the person does not object to home quarantine. The
acknowledgment shall also relieve the City of Dubuque, its agents, officers, and employees from
any liability if the animal disappears during home quarantine.
12. The owner or keeper shall also execute an indemnity agreement in favor of the City of
Dubuque, which shall provide that the owner or keeper shall save harmless, defend and
indemnify the City of Dubuque and its officers, agents and employees from any or all claims of
any kind arising out of the home quarantine.
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13. The owner or keeper shall agree in writing that if the animal disappears during the home
quarantine, the owner or keeper shall indemnify the person bitten for any and all medical
expenses incurred as a result of the disappearance of the animal. Acceptance of any such
payments by the person bitten shall not in any way release the owner or keeper from any other
liability the owner may have to the person bitten by reason of the animal bite. It shall be the sole
responsibility of the person bitten, and not the responsibility of the City, to enforce such
agreement. This subsection shall not apply if the person bitten is the owner or keeper of the
animal or any person residing with the owner or keeper.
D. Wild Animals: If an undomesticated or wild animal such as a skunk, bat, fox, raccoon or
other carnivore bites a person, whether or not the animal's owner or keeper is known, the
animal shall be humanely destroyed and examined for rabies immediately.
7-6C-3: REPORTING RABIES; NOTICE TO CITY MANAGER:
A. It shall be the duty of the owner or keeper of any cat, dog or other domesticated animal
suspected of being rabid that has attacked, bitten or caused any skin abrasion upon any person
to report such incident to the City Manager.
B. It shall be the duty of the victim who has been attacked, bitten or caused a skin abrasion
by any cat, dog or other domesticated animal suspected of being rabid to report such incident to
the City Manager.
C. It shall be the duty of any health care provider or veterinarian practice immediately to
transmit information to the City Manager that may come to such health care provider or
veterinarian practice through such health care provider's or veterinarian practice's professional
capacity with reference to any person having been attacked, bitten or having skin abrasions by
any dog, cat or other domestic animal.
7-6C-4: NOTIFICATION TO POLICE OR CITY MANAGER OF DEAD ANIMALS: Any person
finding a dead dog or cat shall at once notify the Police Department or the City Manager.
7-6C-5: PUNISHMENT FOR HARBORING KNOWN RABID DOG, CAT OR OTHER
DOMESTIC ANIMAL: Any person or keeper who shall knowingly harbor or keep any dog, cat
or other animal infected with rabies, or with knowledge that their animal was bitten by a rabid
animal, fails to report such incident to the City Manager or police, shall be punished as provided
in section 1-4-1 of this Code.
7-6C-6: PROHIBITED ACTIONS AFTER MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY:
When the Mayor, pursuant to resolution of the City shall declare an emergency due to rabies:
A. It shall be unlawFul for the owner of any dog, cat or other domestic animal to permit such
animal to be at large. Any dog, cat or domesticated animal found to be at large shall be deemed
to be so with the permission or at the sufferance of its owner or keeper.
B. It shall be unlawFul for any person except the owner or keeper of a dog, cat or other
domestic animal, or the owner's or keeper's agent to open any door or gate of any private
premises for the purpose or result of setting such animal at large.
C. Any licensed or unlicensed dog, cat or other domestic animal found at large shall be
impounded by the City Manager or Police Department.
ARTICLE D. DANGEROUS ANIMALS
7-6D-1: DEFINITIONS: Unless otherwise expressly stated or the context clearly indicates a
different intention, the following terms shall, for the purpose of this article, have the meanings in
this section:
CITY: The City of Dubuque.
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CITY MANAGER, CHIEF OF POLICE, AND CITY CLERK: Those employees of the City of
Dubuque duly appointed and holding those positions.
DANGEROUS ANIMAL:
A. Any animal which is not naturally tame or gentle, and which is of a wild nature or
disposition, and which is capable of killing, inflicting serious injury upon, or causing disease
among, human beings or domestic animals and having known tendencies as a species to do so;
B. Any animal(s) declared to be dangerous by the City Manager or the City Manager's
designee; or
C. The following animals which shall be deemed to be dangerous animals per se:
1. Lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, cougars, lynx and bobcats;
2. Wolves, coyotes and foxes;
3. Badgers, wolverines, weasels, skunks and mink;
4. Raccoons;
5. Bears;
6. All apes, baboons, macaques, monkeys and chimpanzees;
7. Alligators and crocodiles;
8. Scorpions;
9. Snakes that are:
a. Any member of the family atractaspidae, including but not limited to mole vipers and
burrowing asps.
b. Any member of the family elapidae, voperidae, crotalidae, atractaspidae, or hydrophidae
which are venomous, including but not limited to cobras, mambas, coral snakes, kraits, adders,
vipers, rattlesnakes, copperheads, pit vipers, keelbacks, cottonmouths, and sea snakes.
c. Any member of the superfamily henophidia, which are limited to reticulated pythons,
anacondas, and African rock pythons;
10. Reptiles that are venomous;
11. Gila monsters;
12. Opossums; and
13. Any crossbreed of such animals which have similar characteristics of the animals
specified above.
7-6D-2: DOGS, CATS EXEMPTED: The provisions of this article shall not apply to domestic
dogs or cats.
7-6D-3: KEEPING OF DANGEROUS ANIMALS RESTRICTED: No person shall keep, shelter,
or harbor for any purpose within the City a dangerous animal except as provided in sections 7-
6D-4, 7-6D-5, and 7-6D-7 of this article.
7-6D-4: EXCEPTIONS TO KEEPING AND LICENSING RESTRICTIONS: The prohibition
contained in section 7-6D-3 of this article and the provisions of section 7-6D-5 of this article
shall not apply to the keeping of dangerous animals in the following circumstances:
A. The keeping of dangerous animals in a public zoo, bona fide educational or medical
institution, humane society, or museum where they are kept as live specimens for the public to
view, or for the purpose of instruction, research or study.
B. The keeping of dangerous animals for exhibition to the public by a bona fide traveling
circus, carnival, exhibit or show licensed to perform in the City.
C. The keeping of dangerous animals in a bona fide, licensed veterinary hospital for
treatment.
D. The keeping of dangerous animals by a wildlife rescue organization, with appropriate
permit from the lowa Conservation Commission or the lowa Department of Natural Resources.
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E. Any dangerous animals under the jurisdiction of and in the possession of the lowa
Conservation Commission, pursuant to chapter 717F of the lowa Code.
F. A bona fide commercial pet shop licensed and inspected by the lowa Department of
Agriculture. Any such pet shop shall post in a conspicuous place, the following notice:
NOTICE
Section 7-6D-3 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances prohibits the keeping, sheltering or
harboring for any purpose within the City of Dubuque, any dangerous animal, as defined in
Section 7-6D-1. Dangerous animal includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, cougars, lynx and bobcats;
2. Wolves, coyotes and foxes;
3. Badgers, wolverines, weasels, skunks and mink;
4. Raccoons;
5. Bears;
6. All apes, baboons, macaques, monkeys and chimpanzees;
7. Alligators and crocodiles;
8. Scorpions;
9. Snakes that are:
a. Any member of the family atractaspidae, including but not limited to mole vipers and
burrowing asps.
b. Any member of the family elapidae, voperidae, crotalidae, atractaspidae, or hydrophidae
which are venomous, including but not limited to cobras, mambas, coral snakes, kraits, adders,
vipers, rattlesnakes, copperheads, pit vipers, keelbacks, cottonmouths, and sea snakes.
c. Any member of the superfamily henophidia, which are limited to reticulated pythons,
anacondas, and African rock pythons.
10. Reptiles that are venomous;
11. Gila monsters;
12. Opossums; and
13. Any crossbreed of such animals which have similar characteristics of the animals
specified above.
7-6D-5: REGULATIONS FOR KEEPING:
A. Keeping Animal Confined: Any person keeping, sheltering or harboring a dangerous
animal shall at all times keep such animal securely confined within a cage or other enclosure
approved by the Health Services Officer.
B. Prohibited From Public Property: No person keeping, sheltering or harboring a
dangerous animal shall permit or allow such animal to enter upon or traverse any public
property, park property, public right-of-way, or any business establishment licensed by the City,
or the property of another except when such animal is being transported while caged or
confined.
C. Report Animal Missing: It shall be the duty of the animal keeper, shelterer or harborer to
report to the City Manager/Police Department when a dangerous animal is found missing.
D. Keeping Animals Which Attack Or Bite Prohibited: No person shall keep, shelter or
harbor a dangerous animal which has demonstrated without provocation to attack or bite.
7-6D-6: GENERAL PROHIBITION AND DUTY: No person shall aid or cause any dangerous
animal, whether owned by such person or not, to escape confinement or impoundment, whether
such confinement or impoundment be upon such person's property or that of another by
opening any gate, door or window or making any opening of any fence, enclosure or structure or
by unleashing such animal.
7-6D-7: SEIZURE, IMPOUNDMENT AND DISPOSITION OF DANGEROUS ANIMALS:
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A. Authority To Destroy: In the event that a dangerous animal is found at large upon public
property, park property, public right(s)-of-way, or the property of someone other than its keeper,
harborer or shelterer thereby creating a hazard to person or property, such animal may, in the
discretion of the City Manager, be destroyed if it cannot be confined or captured. The City shall
be under no duty to attempt the confinement or capture of dangerous animal found at large, nor
shall it have a duty to notify the keeper, harborer, or shelterer of such animal prior to its
destruction.
B. Procedure Upon Complaint; Order Removal Of Animal: Upon the complaint of any
individual that a person is keeping, sheltering, or harboring a dangerous animal on premises in
the City in violation of sections 7-6D-3, 7-6D-5 and 7-6D-6 of this article or that a person is
keeping, sheltering or harboring a dangerous animal which has demonstrated a propensity to
attack or bite without provocation, the City Manager shall order the person named in the
complaint to safely remove such animal from the City, permanently place the animal with an
organization or group allowed under section 7-6D-4 of this article to possess dangerous
animals, or destroy the animal, within three (3) days of the receipt of such order. Such order
shall be contained in a notice to remove the dangerous animal, which notice shall be in writing
and delivered personally or by certified mail to the person keeping, sheltering or harboring the
dangerous animal. Such order and notice to remove the dangerous animal shall not be required
where the Health Services Officer determines that such dangerous animal has previously
caused serious physical harm or death to any person in which case the Health Services Officer
shall cause the animal to be immediately seized and impounded or killed if seizure and
impoundment are not possible without risk of serious physical harm or death to any person.
C. Appeal; Notice; Hearing: The order to remove a dangerous animal issued by the City
Manager may be appealed to the City Council. To appeal such order, written notice of appeal
stating the grounds for the appeal must be filed with the City Clerk within three (3) days after
receipt of the order and notice to remove the dangerous animal. Failure to file such written
notice of appeal shall constitute a waiver of the right to appeal the order of the Health Services
Officer.
1. The hearing on the appeal shall be within fourteen (14) days of the filing of the notice of
appeal with the City Clerk. The hearing may be continued for good cause.
2. After such hearing, the City Council may affirm or reverse the order of the City Manager.
Such determination shall be contained in a written decision and shall be filed with the City Clerk
within three (3) days after the hearing, or any continued session thereof.
3. If the City Council affirms the action of the City Manager, the City Council shall order in
its written decision that the person sheltering, harboring, or keeping such dangerous animal,
remove such animal from the City, permanently place such animal with an organization or group
allowed under section 7-6D-4 of this article to possess dangerous animals, or destroy it. The
decision and order shall immediately be served upon the person against whom rendered in the
same manner as the notice of removal.
D. Seizure And Impoundment: If the order of the City Manager is not appealed and is not
complied with within three (3) days of its issuance, the City Manager is authorized to seize and
impound such dangerous animal. If the written decision of the City Council is not complied with
within three (3) days of this issuance, the City Manager is authorized to seize and impound such
dangerous animal. An animal so seized shall be impounded for a period of seven (7) days.
E. Disposition Of Animal: If at the end of the impoundment period, the person against
whom the decision and order of the City Manager or City Council was issued has not petitioned
the Dubuque County District Court for review of said order, the City Manager shall cause the
animal to be disposed of by sale, permanently place such animal to be disposed of by sale,
permanently place such animal with an organization or group allowed under section 7-6D-4 of
this article to possess dangerous animals, or destroy such animal in a humane manner.
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ARTICLE E. POTENTIALLY VICIOUS DOGS
7-6E-1: DEFINITION: A"potentially vicious dog" is a dog that:
A. When unprovoked, on two (2) separate occasions, has engaged in any behavior that has
required a defensive action by any person to prevent bodily injury when the person and dog
were off of the property of the owner or keeper of the dog;
B. When unprovoked, has attacked or bitten a person;
C. When unprovoked, has inflicted a serious injury or caused the death of a domestic
animal, either on public or private property other than the property of the owner or keeper; or
D. When unprovoked, chases or approaches a person or domestic animal upon the streets,
sidewalks, or any public or private property other than the property of the owner or keeper, in a
menacing fashion or apparent attitude of attack.
7-6E-2: PROCEDURE FOR DECLARATION OF POTENTIALLY VICIOUS DOG:
A. Basis For Declaration: The City Manager may find and declare an animal potentially
vicious based upon the following:
1. The written complaint of a citizen that the animal has acted in a manner set forth in
section 7-6E-1 of this article;
2. Dog bite reports filed with the Health Services Department;
3. Actions of the dog witnessed by any animal control officer or law enforcement officer; or
4. Other substantial evidence.
B. Service Of Declaration Upon Owner: The declaration of a potentially vicious dog shall be
in writing and shall be served on the owner or keeper in one (1) of the following methods:
personally, by certified mail to the owner at the owner's or keeper's last known address, or if the
owner or keeper cannot be served personally or by mail, by publication in a newspaper of
general circulation in the County.
C. Contents Of Declaration: The declaration shall state:
1. The description of the animal;
2. The name and address of the owner or keeper of the animal, if known;
3. The whereabouts of the animal, if not in the custody of the owner or keeper;
4. The facts upon which the declaration of potentially vicious dog is based;
5. The owner's or keeper's right to a hearing if the person objects to the declaration;
6. The restrictions placed upon the animal as a result of the declaration of potentially
vicious dog; and
7. The penalties for a violation of such restrictions.
8. If the City Manager so determines, that the owner or keeper be required to have
microchip identification implanted in the dog.
D. Objections Of Owner: The owner or keeper may object to the declaration of potentially
vicious dog by requesting a hearing before the City Manager by submitting a written request to
the City Manager within ten (10) days of the date of mailing of the declaration, or within ten (10)
days of the publication of the declaration.
1. If the City Manager finds that there is insufficient evidence to support the declaration, it
shall be rescinded, and the restrictions imposed thereby annulled.
2. If the City Manager finds sufficient evidence to support the declaration, the City Manager
shall provide the owner with written notice of such determination within five (5) working days
after the hearing.
3. Prior to and pending the outcome of the hearing, the owner or keeper of a dog that has
been declared potentially vicious must comply with all conditions and restrictions set forth by the
City Manager.
4. If it is determined by the animal control officer or law enforcement officer that probable
cause exists to believe the dog in question poses an immediate threat to public safety, then the
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animal control officer or law enforcement officer may seize and impound the dog pending the
hearing to be held pursuant to this article. The owner or keeper of the dog shall be liable to the
City or County where the dog is impounded for the costs and expenses of keeping the dog if the
dog is later determined to be potentially vicious. When a dog has been impounded and it is not
contrary to public safety, the animal control officer shall permit the animal to be confined at the
owner's expense in a Health Services Department approved kennel or veterinary facility.
7-6E-3: NOTIFICATION OF STATUS OF POTENTIALLY VICIOUS DOG:
A. The owner or keeper shall immediately notify the Health Services Department when a
dog which has been classified as potentially vicious:
1. Is loose or unconfined;
2. Has bitten a human being or attacked another animal;
3. Is sold or given away, or dies; or
4. Is moved to another address.
B. Prior to a potentially vicious dog being sold or given away, the owner or keeper shall
provide the name, address and telephone number of the new owner or keeper to the Health
Services Department. The new owner or keeper shall comply with all the requirements of this
chapter.
7-6E-4: EXCEPTIONS TO CLASSIFICATION:
A. No dog may be declared potentially vicious if:
1. Any injury or damage was sustained by a person who, at the time of the injury or
damage was sustained, was committing a wilful trespass or other tort upon premises occupied
by the owner or keeper of the dog, or was teasing, tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the dog,
or was committing or attempting to commit a crime;
2. The dog was protecting or defending a person within the immediate vicinity of the dog
from an unjustified attack or assault; or
3. The injury or damage was sustained by a person or a domestic animal, which at the time
of the injury or damage was sustained, was teasing, tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog.
B. No dog may be declared potentially vicious if the injury or damage to a domestic animal
was sustained while the dog was working as a hunting dog, herding dog or predator control dog
on the property of, or under the control of, its owner or keeper, and the damage or injury was to
a species or type of domestic animal appropriate to the work of the dog.
7-6E-5: DISPOSITION OF POTENTIALLY VICIOUS DOG:
A. License And Vaccination; Fee: A potentially vicious dog shall be properly licensed and
vaccinated. The potentially vicious designation shall be included in the registration records of
the dog. The City may charge a potentially vicious dog fee in addition to the regular licensing fee
to provide for the increased costs of maintaining the records of the dog.
B. Confinement; Restraint: A potentially vicious dog, while on the owner's or keeper's
property, shall at all times be kept indoors or in a securely fenced yard from which the dog
cannot escape and into which children cannot trespass. A potentially vicious animal may be off
the owner's or keeper's premises only if restrained by a substantial leash, of appropriate length,
and if the dog is under the control of a responsible adult and is humanely muzzled.
C. Notice Of Change Of Ownership And Location: If a potentially vicious dog dies, or is
sold, transferred or permanently removed from the City, the owner or keeper of the dog shall
notify the Health Services Department of the changed condition and new location of the dog in
writing within two (2) working days.
ARTICLE F. VICIOUS DOGS AND CATS
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7-6F-1: DEFINITION: A"vicious animal" is deemed so when it has attacked or bitten any
person on more than one (1) occasion without provocation or when an attack or bite results in
serious bodily injury.
7-6F-2: PROCEDURE FOR DECLARATION OF VICIOUS ANIMAL:
A. Basis For Declaration: The City Manager may find and declare an animal vicious based
upon the following:
1. When the animal has attacked or bitten any person on more than one (1) occasion
without provocation or when an attack or bite results in serious bodily injury.
B. Service Of Declaration Upon Owner: The declaration of a vicious animal shall be in
writing and shall be served on the owner or keeper in one (1) of the following methods:
personally, by certified mail to the owner at the owner's or keeper's last known address, or if the
owner or keeper cannot be served personally or by mail, by publication in a newspaper of
general circulation in the County.
C. Contents Of Declaration: The declaration shall state:
1. The description of the animal;
2. The name and address of the owner or keeper of the animal, if known;
3. The facts upon which the declaration of vicious animal is based;
4. The restrictions placed upon the animal as a result of the declaration of vicious animal;
5. The penalties for a violation of such restrictions;
6. If the City Manager so determines, that the owner or keeper be required to have
microchip identification implanted in the animal; and
7. The owner or keeper must keep the vicious animal within the City and under the owner
or keeper's ownership until resolution of the matter through City administration or the judicial
system.
D. Seizure And Impoundment: If it is determined by the animal control officer or law
enforcement officer that probable cause exists to believe the animal in question poses an
immediate threat to public safety, then the animal control officer or law enforcement officer may
seize and impound the animal pending the resolution pursuant to this article. The owner or
keeper of the animal shall be liable to the City or County where the animal is impounded for the
costs and expenses of keeping the animal if the dog is determined to be vicious.
7-6F-3: NOTIFICATION OF STATUS OF VICIOUS ANIMAL:
A. The owner or keeper shall immediately notify the City Manager when an animal which
has been classified as vicious:
1. Is loose or unconfined;
2. Has bitten a human being or attacked another animal; or
3. Dies.
B. A vicious animal may not be sold, given away, or moved to another location prior to
resolution of the matter through City administration or the judicial system.
7-6F-4: EXCEPTIONS TO CLASSIFICATION:
A. No animal may be declared vicious if:
1. Any injury or damage was sustained by a person who, at the time of the injury or
damage was sustained, was committing a wilful trespass or other tort upon premises occupied
by the owner or keeper of the animal, or was teasing, tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the
animal, or was committing or attempting to commit a crime;
2. The animal was protecting or defending a person within the immediate vicinity of the
animal from an unjustified attack or assault; or
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3. The injury or damage was sustained by a person or a domestic animal, which at the time
of the injury or damage was sustained, was teasing, tormenting, abusing or assaulting the
animal.
B. No animal may be declared vicious if the injury or damage to a domestic animal was
sustained while the animal was working as a hunting dog, herding dog or predator control dog
on the property of, or under the control of, its owner or keeper, and the damage or injury was to
a species or type of domestic animal appropriate to the work of the dog.
7-6F-5: DISPOSITION OF VICIOUS ANIMAL:
A. License And Vaccination; Fee: Avicious animal shall be properly licensed and
vaccinated. The vicious designation shall be included in the registration records of the animal.
The City may charge a vicious animal fee in addition to the regular licensing fee to provide for
the increased costs of maintaining the records of the animal.
B. Confinement; Restraint: A vicious animal, while on the owner's or keeper's property,
shall at all times be kept indoors or in a securely fenced yard from which the animal cannot
escape and into which people cannot trespass. A vicious animal may be off the owner's or
keeper's premises only if restrained by a substantial leash, of appropriate length, and if the
animal is under the control of a responsible adult and is humanely muzzled.
C. Notice Of Death: If a vicious animal dies, the owner or keeper of the animal shall notify
the City Manager of the death of the animal in writing within two (2) working days.
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APPENDIX D: PARKS ORDINANCE
10-5B-d: DOGS, CATS AND OTHER�OMESTIC ANIMALS:
A.Anima4�PmhibilcU:No person shall be pemi'rfied to bdng into any park,parkway,trail,or opPn space,any dog,cat
of other Oamesltc animal,nor shall any person permtt such tlo8,cat or o�her domestic anlmal lo run at large In arcy
park, parkw�y,Irn[I,or apen space.Any unattended anlmal shall be hnpounded and its owner may redeem lhe
same upon p�ying the reasona6le costs ot such Impouodment.
B.Leashetl Oogs AnU Cats Allonetl In CeRaln Parks And Areas:
t.Notwithstanding tne roregomg,leashetl dpc�s antl cats shall 6e pe�[nittetl In ihe Tollovring:
A.Y.McDonald Pe�K •
Bee Branch Creek Grcenway ' . � ` �
GranperCreekNatureTrail �'
HedtageTrail � ,
.laycee Trail ,
John G.Bergfeltl Recreation Area
MetlicatAssalates Greenqett Park
Mlfte�-Rivervlew Park
Noilliwest Artetlal Trall
Port o(Uubuque Martna
Port of Dubuque RWerwalk Trall
PoweNne T�all
PyailgofSK P2(K .
Southem Levy Trail
2.Leashed d�{7s and ca�s as allowed In subsecllon 81 of ihis sectlon are su6Jecl ta antl must compfy with lhe
provtsions or�(Ic_Z,Stl8p1Ct@ of ihls code.
- 3.The owner ar keeper micsl p3cK up and Aispose of or take away Ihe dny��r cai's was�a �
4.Thn owner or kaeper is responslble for lhe adiorts oFlhe dog or cai.
C.Unleashetl Peis AIlowed In Pet Pu&:Unleasned pets s�all Oe permlttea In fhe pe[park.
0.Exceptrons This sPclion tloes no[appfy lo: '
9.Service animals nsetl by persons with disahiliues;
2.As part of an approvetl antl permidee speclal even[untler c�a of[hls tltle;
3.Mlmals which are part of the SlnryhooK HIII PetUng Zoo at PrauMfn Delano Roosevelt Park antl
4.Mfmals withfn Eagle Paint Park,Muryhy Park and Ffora Pa�k vatdch are confined lo an automobile,camper,
mofor home(aka recreailooal vehlUe),or nther similar conveyance dunng lhe entlrety o[�heU tlme wtlhln l�e
designatetl park(s), par[cway(s),trail(sj,or open space(s).(Oid_23-17,5-15-2017j
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APPENDIX E: LANDLORD SURVEY QUESTIONS
1. Landlord Name
2. Number of units owned in Dubuque
3. Number of Pet-Friendly units owned in Dubuque
4. What type of pets do you allow?
5. If you allow pets, are any of the following restrictions enforced?
- Breed restrictions
- Size restrictions
- Total number of pets
6. If you allow pets, how do you enforce any rules related to them?
(choose all that apply)
- Charge a higher rent andlor deposit
- Regular inspections of unit
7. Do you offer any of the following amenities for your Pet-Friendly units?
- Pet waste stations
- Designated pet relief area
8. If you do not allow pets at your facilities, what are the primary
reason(s) you have chosen not to?
9. Are there resources the community could offer, or other incentives,
that might change your mind about allowing pets in more units?
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APPENDIX F: FDR PARK MASTER PLAN INCLUDES DOG PARK
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APPENDIX I:
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSION ACTIONS RELATED TO PETS 2012-2019
Status of second Pet Park
Area selected for second pet park is owned by IDOT at SE corner of Locust and Highway
APRIL 17, 20.
2012
Minutes:
httvs://www.citvofdubuque.or¢/ArchiveCenter/V iewFile/Itexn/2879
Commission meeting: at City Council Chambers. Voted to Receive/file petition for pets
to be allowed in parks,referred by City Council.
Reviewed current ordinance and history known(1953 CC established ordinance
prohibiting unleashed pets in public areas including parks; current ordinance in place
JiJNE 12, since at least 1969 with few changes).
2012
Discussed other input received or referred to Leisure Services; sharing information
related to dogs in parks; proposed web survey; citizens present could share input(3-
minute limit); no action or voting.
Input session resulted in 3 for, 2 against(60%in favor o fl allowing pets in parks.
Minutes:
httvs://www.cityofdubuque.or¢/ArchiveCenter/V iewFile/Itexn/3011
Commission meeting: at City Council Chambers. Public comment session limited to 3
minutes per person; commissioners discussed their individual proposals regarding dogs in
JiJLY 10, parks and Leisure Services areas; no action or voting.
2012
Input session resulted in 10 for, 6 against(63%in favor o fl allowing pets in parks.
Minutes:
httvs://www.cityofdubuque.or¢/ArchiveCenter/V iewFile/Itexn/3050
Commission special work session: info from staff on fines, liability, commissioner
comments, discussion, commissioner proposal,more discussion; special gated areas
JiJLY 24, and/or areas within a park; no action or voting.
2012
Minutes:
httvs://www.cityofdubuque.or¢/ArchiveCenter/V iewFile/Itexn/3051
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Commission meeting: Dogs in park draft ordinance review/discussion; no action or
voting.
At conclusion of discussion,LS Manager said goal is to incorporate current ordinance
AUGUST draft, changes made with today's discussion,feedback from other City staff/departments
14, 2012 and type up a final format to share with all commissioners at September commission
meeting. Can then post proposal far the public to see so public is aware of what the
Ordinance is,that is being reviewed and potentially recommended to Council.
Minutes:
httvs://www.citvofdubuque.or¢/ArchiveCenter/V iewFileQtem/3149
Commission meeting: discussion of draft ordinance changes related to dogs and other
NovENtaEx animals in parks suggested by Legal Department; no action or voting.
13, 2012
Minutes:
httvs://www.cityofdubuque.ore/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Itexn/3393
Commission meeting: Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation Ordinance Review and
Recommendation(includes dogs in parks);vote.
DECEMBER Approve Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation Ordinance Review and Recommendation
18, 2012 (includes dogs in parks)with some revisions,MOTION PASSED 6-1.
Minutes:
httvs://www.cityofdubuque.ore/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Itexn/3339
CITY COiJNCIL: voted down the ordinance change that was recommended by
Commission at their December 2012 meeting, 5-1.
On March 18 the recommendation will go back on the Council agenda as a first voting
and they can discuss, ask for changes, etc.
MARCH
4, 2013
Agenda:
httvs://cityofdubuquenowsa¢enda.com/A¢endaPublic/Meetin¢V iew.aspx?Meetin¢ID=1
04&MinutesMeetin¢ID=-1&doctype=A¢enda
Video:
httn://citvofdubuque.eranicus.com/�la ev r/clip/1487?meta id=40500
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Commission meeting: Pet Ordinance: council meeting action; upcoming meeting;
Veterans' Memorial request for consideration; correspondence from Council Member Ric
Jones;recommendations regarding requests for consideration/reconsideration;Vote.
Add to recommended ordinance to make all Veterans' memorials and playground
equipment areas in parks as "no peY'areas;MOTION PASSED 5-2.
MARCH
12, 2013 Agreement with Dubuque Humane Society related to reallocation of Pet Park C.LP.;
VOTE to table for further consideration. MOTION PASSED 5-2.
Minutes:
httvs://www.citvofdubuque.or¢/ArchiveCenter/V iewFile/Itexn/3499
CITY COUNCIL:
Voted to reconsider proposed ordinance changes recommended by Park&Recreation
Commission;MOTION PASSED 7-0.
Voted to consider lst reading of proposed ordinance w recommended changes —adding
definitions relating to animals;restricting horse drawn vehicles; permitting dogs, cats,
and domesticated animals in certain parks, open spaces and trails subject to conditions;
establishing leash and waste clean-up requirements; prohibiting animals running at-large
with parks, open spaces or trails;perxnitting the exercising of dogs off leash in certain
areas; and revising park, open spaces and trail descriptions. MOTION PASSED 4-3.
MARCH CC requested following changes be made to ordinance for second reading(scheduled for
18, 2013 4-15-13): 1) one-year trial period w evaluation; 2)evaluation on enforcement options;3)
shorten list of eligible parks; and 4) a clear definition of the geography of play areas. CC
also requested info from staff related to funding of associated costs of amenities such as
waste bags, signage and public education.
Agenda:
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Commission meeting: Pets in Parks Recommendation: Council review request of 1-year
trial period with evaluation; evaluation of enforcement options; shorter list of eligible
parks; clear definition of geography of play equipment areas; costs of waste bag
dispensers,waste bags and signs.
Several motion/several votes.
Trial period,vote: Approve a one-year trial period for allowing pets in parks,to end one
year from date the ordinance change is enacted;MOTION PASSED iJNANIMOUSLY.
APRIL 2,
2013 ENFORCEMENT,VOTE: Have Police, Animal Control and seasonal and full time Park
Patrol be in charge of enforcing the ordinance and use their own discretion as to whether
to issue a citation or note;MOTION PASSED 6-1.
Consideration of additional areas,Vote: Add Allison-Henderson Park,tennis courts,
basketball courts and skate parks to the present proposed no pets list;MOTION PASSED
6-1.
Geographic boundary,Vote: Define the geographic area to be 10' from the border of
mulch or hard surface play equipment or play area;MOTION PASSED
UNAlVIMOUSLY.
Costs and signage,Vote: Not provide waste bag dispensers or bags in any areas not
currently provided and to place less signs but larger inforxnational and rules signs ($60
size) at entrance to parks. Signs placed in parks would be appropriate to size of park;
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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CITY COUNCIL:
Receive&file documents and consider second reading of proposed ordinance amending
Title 10 Public Ways and Properly, Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation ............ (see list of
proposed changes above on March 18).
MOTION FAILED 5-2.
APRIL 15,
2013 Petition signatures resulted in 1,750 for, 1,050 against(63%in favor o fl allowing pets in
parks.
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Commission meeting: Park and Recreation Ordinance Revisions: adding definitions;
restricting horse-drawn vehicles;permitting leashed dogs and cats in certain trails;
referencing leash in Animal Control Ordinance; establishing clean-up requirements;
revise Park,revise Open Spaces and Trail descriptions;vote
JiJNE 25, Approve ordinance revisions as proposed; MOTION PASSED 6-1.
2013
Minutes:
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CITY COUNCIL:
Code of Ordinances Title 10 Amendment- Animals,Definitions and Descriptions: City
Manager recommending an ordinance amendment permitting leashed dogs and cats on
certain trails, adding definitions,restricting horse drawn vehicles, establishing clean-up
requirements, and revising park, open space and trail descriptions.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a
proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings 10
prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Amended Ordinance No. 42-13
AUGUST Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 10 Public Ways and Property,
5, 2013 Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation by adding definitions relating to animals; restricting
horse drawn vehicles;perxnitting dogs, cats, and domesticated animals in certain parks,
open spaces, and trails subject to conditions; establishing leash and waste clean-up
requirements;prohibiting animals running at-large within parks, open spaces, or trails;
and revising park, open spaces and trail descriptions. Seconded by Resnick. Motion
carried 7-0.
Agenda:
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Commission meeting: Review of past pet park location options (IDOT property,
AUGUST Terminal Street, DICW,East 12th Street,McAleece Complex);no action or voting.
13, 2013
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Commission meeting: Commissioner Lydon asked if we could bring back the issue of
allowing pets in parks on next agenda since second pet park funds are on chopping block.
MARCH Discussion/consensus was to wait until May meeting and see what action City Council
11, 2014 took on FY 2014 cuts.
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Commission meeting: Commissioner Lydon asked Commission to reconsider proposing
that leashed and licensed pets be allowed in city parks. She would like original ordinance
MAY 13, that included all parks except Eagle Point and Murphy to be reviewed, along with the
2014 most recent approved version. Commissioners agreed to place on June agenda.
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Commission meeting: report on communications with All Veterans' Memorial
representative and Arboretum Association Board related to pets in parks.
JULY 8,
2014 Decided to discuss a specific ordinance change proposal by commissioner Lydon at
august meeting. if action was taken at that meeting,then hold public meeting in
September.
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Commission meeting: recommend changing the pet section of Park and Recreation
Ordinance as proposed by Commissioner Lydon;vote. MOTION PASSED 4-3.
AUGUST Manager Ware said next step is to have Legal Department review the proposal.
12, 2014
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Commissioner Lydon distributed copies of a Web Poll compiled from 2013 to 2014
SEPTEMB asking"Should dogs be allowed in Dubuque parks?" Plus an e-mail communication
ER 9, from citizen in favor of pets in parks.
2014
Web poll resulted in 454 for, 204 against(69%for) allowing dogs in Dubuque parks.
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Commission meeting: review ordinance recommendation after proposed changes from
ICAP and Legal Department and set public input process;Votes
continued
Accept changes to the language of the ordinance recommended by Legal Departxnent and
OCTOBER � set a date for public input meeting. MOTION PASSED 6-1.
14, 2014
Hold public input meeting at City Council Chambers on Tuesday,November 18 as part
of the regular commission meeting with two-minute per person limit. MOTION
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Commission meeting/public hearing: recorded public opinions/ concerns regarding
NovENtsEx Possible ordinance change related to pets in parks issue as part of the regular commission
18, 2014 meeting; no action or voting.
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Commission meeting: vote to accept changes to language of ordinance recommended by
Legal Department on December 9 and recommend proposed ordinance amendment to
City Council;MOTION FAILED 3-3 (one commissioner absent).
DECEMBER �nager Ware will check with Legal Departxnent on what proper procedure is now since
9, 2014 vote ended in a tie with one commissioner missing.
Records of public hearing resulted in 19 for, 10 against(66%in favor o fl allowing pets in
parks.
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Commission meeting: Pets in parks ordinance recommendation;votes.
Retain current ordinance was passed by City Council in 2013 where pets are allowed in
J�J�1' several parks on a test basis,MOTION FAILED 2-5.
13, 2015
Recommend proposed changed ordinance to City Council which allows pets in all parks
with certain exceptions,MOTION PASSED 4-3.
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CITY COiJNCIL: Park and Recreation Commission recommended amendment to Code
of Ordinances to allow dogs and cats in all park areas, all trails and other department
areas,with certain exceptions.
FEBRUARY Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a
2, 2015 Proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Braig. Leisure
Services Manager Marie Ware, Police Chief Mark Dalsing, and Public Health Specialist
Mary Rose Corrigan responded to questions from the City Council regarding waste
stations, enforcement and citations, and outreach. Motion failed 5-2 with Braig and Jones
voting yay.
Motion by Jones for consideration of the first reading of a proposed ordinance allowing
Dogs, Cats and Other pomestic Animals in Parks, Trails, Open Spaces, and Areas.
Seconded by Braig. Motion failed 5-2 with Braig and Jones voting yay.
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Commissioner Hoffmann wondering about enforcement of no dogs allowed in
sEPTEMBER Washington Park. He witnessed two unleashed dogs fighting in the park and owners did
13, 2016 not clean up waste left by dogs.
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APRIL 11, Discussion on pet-friendly amenities /input far City Council: commissioners discussed
2017 more pet-friendly amenities and parks. Visitors to Dubuque are confused about where
their pets are allowed.
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Consensus was to make sure that legalizing licensed pets on leashes in additional parks
and updating amenities and making improvements at current pet park were on
recommendation list to City Council.
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Dog Park engagement process explained by Manager Marie Ware. Discussions for
MAY 8, another pet park will now be taken through an engagement process similar to selecting
2018 the Skate Park location.
FIDO group's request to reconsider location of proposed pet park since they feel IDOT
property is not a suitable site.
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Pet-friendly Community Wark Group;vote.
OCTOBER FIDO group addressed commission and wanted to help as discussions continue on
9, 2018 constructing new dog park.
Pet-friendly community discussion: Document called Playbook for Pet friendly
Communities was provided to commissioners and discussed. It provides tools to assess
where a community is at and what are the next steps to be considered. This will be good
to wark through,but commissioners want to take action now to allow pets in parks and
not have it held up by going through all the steps/processes suggested in the document.
Recommended creating pet-friendly community work group to work on pet-friendly
assessment and policies;vote. MOTION PASSED iJNANIMOUSLY.
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Dog Friendly Community update:
Manager Ware distributed handouts of inforxnation related to pet licenses as requested
NovENtsEx from last meeting. Staff recommendation to establish a dog friendly community wark
13, 2018 group will be on City Council agenda for November 19, 2018 meeting.
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Select commission representative and alternate for pog Friendly Community Wark
Group.
Recommended Commissioner Kuhle to serve as representative, Werner to serve as first
alternate and Tigges to serve as second alternate;vote. MOTION PASSED
UNAlVIMOUSLY.
��cEMBER Commissioner Werner wants commission to move forward on action to allow pets in
11, 2018 parks and wark parallel to the Pet-friendly Community Wark Group. He would like to
have an ordinance change recommendation ready to present to City Council in Spring.
After discussion it was decided to put ordinance change related to pets in parks on
January2019 agenda. Commissioners should bring ideas to January meeting.
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Update on Pet-friendly Community Action Plan process the City Council approved;
directed staff that there needs to be data collection and assessment completed and then
J�J��, community engagement process.
8, 2019
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APPENDIX J: PET-FRIENDLY SURVEY RESULTS
DEMOGRAPHICS OF SURVEY PARTICIPANTS
ZIP CODES:
52001 353
52002 111
52003 111
Dubuque/Asbury 575
Non-Dubuque 23
Skipped 17
Q14 Yourage?
.
avu ima zoss aox sovc saw saw �ow am.a 9ox iaovc
�u�ae.ie �ia.sa ss-aa 3s.aa 145-54 �ss-sa �ss+
ANSWERCHOICES RESPONSES
Untler 16 0.16°;0 1
18.24 �]2°;e 4l
2534 32 60% 199
35d4 22 W% 13�
45�54 15.44% 94
55.69 12.32% ]5
65+ 9 20% 56
TOTAL 609
SJr
Q15 How long have you lived in Dubuque?
-
O% ID% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% JO% BO% 90Ye 10U46
■0-Rycars ■34Dyears 11-20years 2ltyears
ANSWERCHOICES RESPONSES
62 years 72196 44
3-10 years 24 59% 150
11-217 years 16�2% 102
21�years 51.48% 3�4
TOTAL 670
86
Q1 Shelters are warm and welcoming to encourage adoption.
,�%
8�
60°6
40%
20%
a�
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Pets are AdopGa6le pe[s Sheltersignage Shalters have
comforta6leat arereadity iswelcomingand separareareaz
aurcity's availahlefor makeskearyta larmvner
shelters aM... viewing arM... (igure wt wh... surreMers an...
■1 ■2 ■3 ■4 5 .6 ■7 ■B ■9
■N/A)Unknown
7 2 7 4 S 6 7 8 9 N7A/ TOTAL
UNNNOWN
Pe[s are comfortable 3 09% 1.30% 2.129a 5 37/ 6.96% 7 65% 17_1096 16.12% 15.96 h 22.31°o
at our city"s shelters 19 8 13 33 55 47 105 99 98 137 614
and have room[o
P�Y
Adopfable pets are 1 80% 1.14% 0.82% 3 43% fi.37% 5 23% 14 71% 20.75% 28.10% 17.fi5%
readily availa6le for 11 7 5 21 39 32 90 127 172 108 612
viewirg and
interacbon.
Shetter signage is 1.79% 1]9% 228% 3.43% 6.36% 7.34% 14.68% 17.62% 24.96% 1974%
welcoming and 11 11 14 21 39 45 90 108 153 121 613
makes it easy[o
figure aut where to
go.
Shetters have 229% 0.65°,6 1.31% a.49% 3.44% 3.60% 5.07% 9.17% 18.82% 55.16%
separa[e areas for 14 4 8 3 21 22 31 5fi N S 337 611
owner surtentlers antl
atlop[ions.
87
Q2 Community cat programs humanely address overpopulation.
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Our ci[y has a Communiry rau are Our city has or�e ar
Trap-NeuterReleasa wellcaredlarinaur moreWvMingCats
(iNR)p�ogram. city. pmgrams.
�1 �2 �3 �4 5 �6 �7 �B �9
�N/A/Unknown
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 N7A 1 TOTAL
UNKNOWN
Our City ha5 a TraP' S 74% 1.64%� 0 98"0 0 82°� 2.1396 0 6695 279%a 2.13�'6 4 92%t. 7820"i�
NeulervRelease(TNR) 35 10 6 5 13 4 17 13 30 477 610
program.
Commundy ca[s are well 6.07% 3J7% 4.75% 5.08% 6.39% 2.95% 3.93% 2.46% 3.77% 6082%
cared for in our ciTy. 37 23 29 31 39 18 24 15 23 371 610
Our ciry has ane or moie 6.72% 1.48% 0.98% 1.48% 2.13% Q.49% 1.31% 1.15% 3.11% 81.15%
Warking Cats programs. 41 9 6 9 13 3 8 7 19 495 610
88
Q3 Pet-friendly housing options exist for all families.
,�� ■ • ■
BO%
fi0°A.
90°b
20%
O%
PeDawnersin MoslrenGl RenGlhovsing Petsare
rcityhave housinginour pe[depositsor nsideredwhen
pleMyol ciryallowsall feesare housing
optionzfor.., cammonhouseh... reuanable, developmeirts...
■1 ■2 ■3 ■4 5 �6 �7 �8 �9
■NJA/Unknown
7 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 N/A1 TOTAL
UNNNOWN
Pe4ovmersinour 26.10°/ 1028% 1158% 865% 946% 489% 3.92Y8 359% 701% 14.52°�6
city have plenty of 160 63 71 53 58 30 24 22 43 89 613
aptions for where ta
live_
Mos[ren�al housmg 33.17% 13 56% 71]fi% 7 03% 5 23 h 1 96% 0.98% 1.63% 1 80% 22.88%
in our cdy allows all 203 B3 72 43 32 72 6 10 71 740 fi72
cammon househaltl
pets(tlogs,cats,
brtCs.rotlen5.
rabbiTs,fish in
aquanums,etc.�-
Rentalhousingpe( 78.36% 7.87% 770% 852% 10fi6% 344% 54756 328°rt 607% 2869%
depositsor�eesare 112 48 47 52 fi5 21 33 20 37 VS 610
reasonable.
PeLsa2consitleretl 3044% 8.6]% 1�.15% 540% 5.07% 0-33% 0.98% 0.98% 3-11% 34.86%
when Musing 186 53 62 33 37 2 6 6 79 213 6H
tlevelopmen5 are
built or updated.
89
Q4 Pet ownership is not restricted by breed or size bans.
,��
g�
60%
40%
20% - _ -
0%
Our<iry does Our cKy does Our city does Rental Iwusing
iwt have 6reed rroi restric[the noc have pet in our ci[y daes
restrictions in num6er oF pe[s a sixe or weight iwt have
place. single househ... restrictians. restrictions...
.1 ■2 .3 ■4 5 ■6 �7 .B �9
�N/A/Unknown
1 2 3 6 S 6 7 8 9 N!A/ TOTAL
UNKNOWN
Our city does not have 11.09% 1.96% 4.08% 3.10% 3J5% 2.45/ 4.08% 620 I 20.88°�6 42.4190
6reed resfictions in 68 12 25 19 23 15 25 38 128 260 613
place.
Our city daes not 9.82% 2.62% 426% 2.95% 3.93% 2.13% 3.60% 5.07% 16.37% 4926%
restnct the num6er of 60 16 26 18 24 13 22 31 100 301 611
pets a single
household can have.
Our ciry does not have 6.87/ 229% 2.13% 1.47% 327% 2.13% 426% 6.38% 25.37% 45.83%
pet size or wefght 42 14 13 9 20 13 26 39 155 280 611
restncdons.
Rental housing in our 31_80% 8-36% 6.07% 2.95% 426% 1.64 h 0-98% 0.66% 393% 39.34%
cRy doesrwthave 194 51 37 18 26 iD 6 4 24 240 670
restnctions based on
pet 6reed or s7ze.
90
Q5 Amenities are available that help pets and pet owners.
,00-� - - -
ga�
60%
40%
20%
OSh
RenWlaM Renwland Perrceland
resideMial resideMial residential
communitiesinaur communi[iespravide cammuni[ieshave
city provide pe[... hydra[ion s[ations... pe[-Triendly green...
.1 ■2 ■3 ■4 5 .6 ■7 ■8 ■9
■N/A�Unknown
1 2 3 4 5 6 T 8 9 N1A/ TOTAL
UNKNOWN
Rcn[aland 32905k 15.80k� 1173% 5.37°�6 7-00`E 2.777'0 2.935h 1J9°�d 4.569� 15.15°�5
resden[ial 202 97 72 33 43 17 18 11 28 93 614
communities
in our ciry
pron0e pe[
relief areas
witli free
waste 6ags.
Ran[aland 32.30% 18.60% 12.40% 4.73% 5.55% 2.fi1Y 4.24% 2.12% 4.40% 13.05%
resitlen[ial 198 114 76 29 34 16 26 13 27 b0 613
cammunities
prantle
hydralion
stations witn
hee wa[er
far pe[s.
Rentaland 3775% 12A2% 11.11% 5.07% 621% 3.59% 4.08% 229% 474% 12.75%
resftlential 231 76 68 31 38 22 25 14 29 78 612
cammunities
have pet-
hiandly
graen space
witliin
walking
distance
{714 mile�.
91
Q6 Pet needs are included in green space, park and city planning.
� � ;kF���d� o
ioo=;a • ■
sa�
60°4
40X
20%
0%
Peo-lriendly ParksoH¢r Greenspace Neighbarhoods IN/-leash
parksand pet�friendly planning haveparks parksand
poblic spaces spaces aM indudes thae are peD(rierMly
arslocate... 6asic... caMidarat.. within... spacesare...
.1 ■2 ■3 .4 5 ■6 ■7 .8 ■9
■N(A/U nknawn
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 NfA 1 TOTAL
ONNNOWN
Pebhiendly parks antl 42.44°!0 15.77% 11.54% 6.34% 6.02°ro 2.93% 228% 2 76% 7.32% 2.60%
puhGc spaces are 261 97 71 39 37 18 14 17 45 i6 615
located throughout
our dry.
Parks offer pe4 42.74% 16.31% 14.19% 5.87% S.Ofi% 2.45% 2.45% 2.45% 538% 3.10%
fnendly spaces and 262 100 87 36 31 15 15 15 33 19 613
has)c amenifies
(trails,oB-leash
aieas,wasle bag
dspensers,Vash
recep[acles,e[c.).
Green space planning 45.35% 14.fi8% 9.79% 522% 3.92% 22B% 2.45% 2.12% 522% 8.97%
indudes 278 90 60 32 24 14 15 13 32 55 613
consitleration for pets
(an-or off-leash play
a�eas,pet relief
areas,etc.).
Neighborhootls have 32.84% 11.93% 8.99% 7.84% S.6fi% 4.08% 6.37°h 425% 9.99% fiA5%
parks Nat are wRhin 201 73 55 48 53 25 39 26 55 37 612
accessible wallting
d�s[ance(1/4 mile).
Of(-leash parks antl 29.36% 8.97% 4.57% 228% 424% 179% 2.45% 1.79% 3J5% 4078 h
pehfrientlty spaces 180 55 28 14 26 11 15 11 23 250 613
are plannetl in my city
within the nezt five
years.
92
Q7 Pet hydration and waste stations are plentiful and easy to find.
�oo•:. .
80%
6�%
40°k
20%
0%
Pahsand ParksarM Ourcityhas OurcityAas
public spaces in public spaces signage[hat expaMed[he
ourcityhave have�isibleand cleady waysiihelps
dsi6leand_. accessi6le.., identifiespe... petownersfi...
■1 ■4 ■3 ■4 5 ■6 ■7 ■B ■9
■N/A/Unknown
1 7 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 NIA/ TOTAL
UNKNOWN
Parksantlpublw 4L53% 1726% 10J5% 6-68% 5.86% 2-12% 2.61h 2.12a 5-54% 5-54%
spacesin ourcity 255 106 66 41 36 13 i6 13 34 34 614
have visible arW
accessible pet waste
sfations willi(ree
wasle 6ags antl trash
receptacles.
Parksandpublic 36.73% 17.81% 1258% 539% 5.39% 278% 2.94% 1.96% 539% 703%
spaces have vis7ble 237 109 77 33 33 17 16 12 33 43 612
aM accessible
hydration statians far
pets,such as
waterfountains or
att�er hydretion areas
that are low[o Ne
gmund and pet
Inendly.
Our ctty has signage 46.48% 16.69% 9.49% 426% 5.07% 1.64% 2.62% 1.31% 5.07% 7.36%
that clearly itlen�es 284 102 58 26 31 70 16 6 31 45 611
pet amenities to help
pet awners fintl them-
Ourcdyhas 41.48% 10.98% 8.36% 508% 574% 361% 3.11% 1.97% 459% 15.08%
expandetl the waysit 253 67 51 31 35 22 19 12 28 92 610
helps pet owners TiM
pet amenities
(webv[e,app,etc.).
93
Q8 People know the expectations for pets in public places.
,00�� ■
a�
smc
ao�s
�� ■
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Parksand VarksaM Ourcityhasa Ourc2yAas
public spaces in public spaces pmgram ta had a
owcityhave postclearmles educatekids communicatian
signage... abautpeL. aboutdag... programwithi...
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■N/A(lJnknawn
1 2 3 4 S 6 7 6 9 NfA/ TOTAL
UNI(NOWN
Parksantlpublic 1277�� 6.�6"i� 10.97"a 8.67'6 15.55% 9.0a% 982°�6 8674'0 1522'�0 327%
spaces in our ciry 78 37 67 53 95 55 60 53 93 20 611
have signage
communica[ing
where pets are
allawed or
resinc[etl.
Parksandpublic 17-i6% 1127%, 9-BO% 8.82% 72.91h 7.52% 7-84% 523h 12.58% 6-86%
spaces post clear 105 69 60 54 79 46 48 ffi 77 42 672
rules about pet
behavior,where
pets may be oH�
leash,e[c.
Durcityhasa 2887% 786% 573% 3.44% 426% 1.9fi% 360% 1.75% 426% 38.95%
programta 176 48 35 21 26 12 22 7 26 238 671
educate kids about
tlog behaviar
arWlor avoiding
tlog bttes.
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APPENDIX K: PET-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY SURVEY COMMENTS
Comments Summary
Pet Amenities Requested
■ Off Leash Trail areas(6)
■ Waste Bags(5)
Trash Containers(4)
4 ■ Hydratlon Statfons(3)
Pond/Water Feature(3)
Agiliry Course(2)
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Pet Friendly Survey Comments
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ao h1ore Dining/baroptions
(36)
3s More Off-Leash Dog Parks
30 (25}
■More Servfces & Bfz(non-
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Dubuque fs Not Pet
20 Fnendly (15)
ls ■More Housing Options (8)
lo ■Anti Dogs in Parks (6)
5
Education Program (6)
0
1 ■Better Communfcatfon (3)
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Survey comments fall into seven general themes:
As part of the Pet-friendly Community Survey, participants were encouraged to make
comments. Of those that left feedback, the comments fell into several categories such as
general concerns that Dubuque is not pet-friendly, improving access to parks and other public
amenities, consideration for restaurants and businesses, encouragements for growth in pet-
related business areas were Dubuque is lacking, housing limitations, and responsible pet
ownership and related education and enforcement.
Dubuque is Pet Unfriendly
- Nothing about Dubuque is pet friendly. IYs a disgrace.
- I reallyfeel that Dubuque is VERY pet UNFRIENDLY!!
- Dubuque is NOT pet friendly at all
- Dubuque is the least pet friendly community I know. There are slim to none pet-friendly
services.
- Dubuque as a whole isn't pet-friendly!
- Dubuque is not pet friendly by a long shot.
- Dubuque is horrible for being pet friendly. Other cities such as Cedar Rapids, Madison
Quad Cities are so pet friendly. It disgusts me that the City of Dubuque is so against pets
in public places. I am a pet owner and always have bags to clean up. Most do. If they do
have programs they are not that well publicized. Get with the program Dubuque. Don't
penalize the responsible pet owners because of those that don't take care of there's.
They should not have them in the first place. Thanks for this survey. Now IeYs get PET
FRIENDLY and promote it for tourism as well.
- Dubuque is not a pet friendly city. There are many services lacking. Dubuque needs to
do so much better in this area.
- Rarely saw anyone in public with pets
- All in all this town is NOT pet friendly
- Pets do not need to be everywhere.
- DBQ is far from pet friendly.
- No part of this city is pet friendly.
- I don't think pet owners feel entitled to too many services. I think it is good to limit pets in
public spaces
- We need to be a more pet friendly city to attract young professionals.
- Dubuque is the most unfriendly city I have ever been in. Very disappointing. Glad to see
a group working towards a city that you can take your pet to a public place and beyond .
- There isn't enough pet-friendly services or information.
Dog Park
- Another dog park that is not crowded. There are sensible homeowners who take care of
their pets and would like to take their pets to public parks. Would not include Eagle Point
park or the Arboretum. I would not expect my pets to be off-leash either it would be nice
to take them to more public parks.
- There aren't enough public dog parks
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- City parks should be pet friendly. It is absolutely absurd they aren't (need) Parks allowing
pets. Dog parks, parks that are accessible for families that also allow the family pet to
come along.
- If pets are allowed in parks, people living near each park WILL let their dogs off the
leash in the park. Neighbors of a park will treat the park as an extension of their own
back yard. That is what happened when Dubuque's Heritage Trail extension was opened
to pets.
- Wish more city parks allowed dogs on leash
- I don't want pet friendly areas where dogs can be unleashed. I am terrified of dogs.
- Dogs are NOT people. Service dogs are-well-trained and calm, I feel safe around them.
Many family dogs are not, jumping on you, running around the length of their leash. I
grew up on a farm, we had many different pets. But I don't feel that dogs should be
allowed everywhere their owners want to take them, their "rights" shouldn't supersede
the rights of the rest of us to walk around not having to watch where we walk, or look to
see if a barking dog is near and a danger to us. If the city feels pressured to have dogs
in the park, for example, have a separate, designated, and well marked area for those
who feel they must be there. Yes, they'll cry discrimination, but I'm not allowed to take
my toddler to the casino either. There are laws for the protection of all. The laws say I
can't drive 90 mph all the way to Dyersville, for the protection of other drivers and myself,
even though I feel confident (and even if I've had 4 Or 5 beers.)
- The park restrictions are ridiculous.
- More parks should allow pets
- Pets are not allowed in any city parks.
- Most parks restrict pets even on leash. The public dog park has a very nice amenity but
there's only one of them within city limits.
- I haven't been in any other community that is so restrictive when it comes to where I can
walk my leashed dog. There are so many lovely parks around, but I feel like I can't enjoy
them since there is little reason for me to go on a walk if I can't have my dog with me. It
would be nice to have easy access to the park nearby so I don't always have to be
walking beside the traffic
- Need -allowing dogs to be in public parks
- You can't find any parks pets can go too
- we do not have a decent dog park
- More dog parks
- Parks that allow pets. Dog parks. All are needed!!
- INDOOR WALKING FACILITY FOR WHEN IT RAINS AND SNOWS.
- When we travel to other cities dogs are very much welcomed in parks. . IYs very sad that
Dubuque will not allow animals in any of our parks
- Need parks
- Need Parks for on leash, parks for off leash. We can't picnic at Flora when kids swim as
dog can't stay in hot car. We can't play after work at Alison Henderson which is by my
employer for same reason. Safe, calm pets should be widely welcomed.
- Need Well taken care of dog parks free to the public agility courses
- Need Pet friendly businesses and restaurants
- Need Dog friendly local parks that don't cause me to drive across town to utilize.
- Need OFf leash trails
- Need Parks, walking paths
- Not enough dog parks or access to public parks
- parks where kids can play while with pet
- Also, it is difficult to find out whether specific parks allow pets or not
- Need off-leash areas/dog parks
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- Nice off leash dog. Park with a trail
- I wish that dogs were once again allowed in the parks with responsible pet owners who
would pick up after their dogs. I live near eagle point park and would love to be able to
walk there. I would like to see this reconsidered for all parks.
- Nearly 100% of our parks, and public spaces do no allow dogs. There are very few
places for a dog to be off their leash. The dog park we do have in Dubuque, is extremely
under par for what I have seen in other cities. It is big, but has no trees or toys, and very
limited seating for owners. Dog park was recently improved by adding more gate space
and a couple more benches, but gates are constantly locked- only one open to allow
dogs in and out. benches are only right inside the gate causing a lot of traffic in one
area. Dog park is consistently muddy.
- there are parks that aren't pet friendly, but the sidewalk leads through them.
- Need More then one off leash pet park.
- Need parks
- Need OFf leash hiking trails
- Acres of wooded dog parks and hiking trails where pets can be off leash like in many
other cities
- Pets should be allowed in most if not all parks in Dubuque. I have never lived in a city
with such restrictions before. I have lived in at least 10 different cities.
- off leash area for dogs
- a multi-acre dog park.
- Would like to see pets allowed in parks and public areas with being told to put them back
in your vehicle
- Allowing pets in parks at events (eg: Music in the Gardens at the Arboretum
- More parks/nature areas should allow leased animals
- More parks to visit with more green space to run and play
- off lead walking, jogging path
- Plus most parks aren't dog friendly
- dogs allowed at all parks
- More than one or two parks. Only place with pet fountains are these parks.
- Very few parks allow dogs
- Dogs should be allowed in all parks. I feel sad that I can not take my dog to most of our
lovely parks. I have taken her to parks in Galena because they are very dog friendly.
Contact with dogs improves our lives. Think of therapy dogs. They are used to cheer
people up in hospitals and even relieve stress for college students during finals week.
Yet here in Dubuque, dogs are not allowed in most of our parks. I was raised in
Dubuque, lived out of state for many years, then returned here. Dubuque is overall a
very nice place to live; the only thing that really annoys me is that dogs are not allowed
in most parks. I think this makes Dubuque a less desirable city to live in.
- I cannot find any parks near me that allow dogs.
- IYs very sad that Dubuque will not allow animals in any of our parks
- Nearly all parks clearly state no pets are allowed
- Extremely frustrating that you cannot take your dog to a city park on a leash!!!! I'm new
back to Dubuque and hate that I can't take my puppers for a walk at eagle point park.
Leashes I get. No dogs is ridiculous.
- Need An agility park that doesn't have a membership fee or associated with a company
- Parks. I can't find a park through which it is legal to walk a dog. The city's prohibition on
dogs in most parks is outdated, wrongheaded, and discriminatory against people who
require emotional support or other assistive dogs
- More dog parks, walking trails
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Waste disposal and public pet amenities
- (need) Waste bags placed around town
- need more pet friendly water and bags along the Bee Branch
- there are no waste containers around major walking areas, Agility course, pond.
- Walking trails with trees, ponds, dog play area water fountain etc
- Would like more hydration stations on public land. The nearest to my house is almost 3
miles away.
- agility courses
- Agility course
- Finally, does the Bee Branch have doo-doo baggies?
- More parks/nature areas should have trash receptacles for waste,
- More , waste bags/garbage disposal
- almost zero dog water bowls on trails or on common walking streets
- although there are several areas to walk dogs in the city, there are not enough waste
disposal containers stationed along those paths.
Restaurant and businesses
- (need) Restaurants allowing pets. Restaurants
- It is also very difficult to find a restaurant or brewery that would allow pets on their patio
let alone inside.
- It is hard to find outside, even inside, patios and establishments where you can bring
your dog. This makes the city feel like if you want to leave your house you have to find a
dog park or leave them home alone.
- dog friendly bars and restaurants are needed
- more restaurants that allow dogs
- Restaurants allowing dogs needed
- Needed- Restaurants
- When we travel to other cities, dogs are very much welcomed in restaurant outdoor
seating areas. . IYs very sad that Dubuque will not allow animals in any of our parks
- It would be nice to have a restauranUpub that allowed pets in. There was one that did
allow them outside on their patio and the city stopped them from allowing that. I went to
Indiana for training and there were a couple eating establishments that not only let them
on the patio but ALSO inside!
- restaurants and businesses are not allowed to allow dogs/pets due to the local
ordinance
- Need Pet friendly restaurants and stores
- Need Pet friendly restaurants/ businesses
- Need pet friendly restaurants, bars,
- Cannot go to a restaurant or pub and take dog anymore like when we had the Naughty
Dog.
- Need pet-friendly restaurants
- Need pet-friendly restaurants
- Nearly 100% of our restaurants do not allow dogs.
- I do not want a pet friendly office at work.
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- I don't believe pets belong in places of business unless that business specifically caters
to pets.
- There are no restaurants, other than DQ, where you can eat on the patio with your dog.
We travel to the river often with our dog, but if we're hungry and aren't going to lock our
dog in a hot vehicle, we have to drive to another town to eat with them.
- Need Outdoor dining
- Very limited area for dog owners and businesses are limited friendly to pets. Those few
you can bring a pet to, you are looked at as doing something wrong
- Restaurants, stores
- Need restaurants
- Need restaurants
- hardly any restaurants that you can go with your dog.
- Not allowed on restaurants patios anymore
- Allowing pets on restaurant patios
- I've lived in Europe and find it odd that dogs aren't allowed in outdoor areas of
restaurants
- More dog friendly restaurants
- Yes, there are very few places that allow pets. If they do allow pets, they are small and
crowded.
- More Restaurants allowing dogs
- Need Pet friendly patios at restaurants and bars.
- Most retail and restaurants aren't dog friendly
- Need Dining out with my dog at outdoor patios.
- Very few restaurants allow dogs
Private Services for dogs/pets
- (need) Canine chiropractor
- There are services but there aren't enough available to make any choice between them,
and while services are available, they are limited in what they are able to offer.
- Shortage of boarding.
- Doggy day cares near downtown. Fido Fit is full with a waiting list,
- Need for Affordable dog walkers
- There are only two pet stores, I believe there should be more
- Vet services aren't well promoted.
- Vet Bill's allow to make payments
- I had trouble finding a new groomer when my previous one retired. The groomers I
contacted (4 total) were full or had weight restrictions. I finally had to travel to Peosta to
find a new groomer Need doggy daycares
- Doggie day camp
- More dog daycare at a reasonable price. More dog boarding options at a reasonable
price.
- Agility training or places with actual clean water access for water dogs to swim in. There
aren't many waste disposal options when I'm walking my dog
- Dog/cat sitters and dog walkers
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- I would love to see a nice, upscale place to board pets. I have to rely on my vet office
and I don't think those facilities are very nice. I'd love to see someone open a place like
Stone Hollow(Cascade). I think business would boom.
- There's pet friendly services but very very few
- Yes, there are very few places that allow pets. If they do allow pets, they are small and
crowded.
Rental issues
- The fact that the vast majority of landlords here don't allow pets is ridiculous!! Take a
look at Cedar Rapids, most landlords there allow pets. Also, the pet deposits in Dubuque
are designed, I believe, to discourage renters to have a pet. If someone wants to rent,
finds a place they want, but then finds out no pets, what are they supposed to do, take
their family member and surrender them to the Humane Society?? NOT FAIR!!!!
- Make all rental units accept pets.
- I cannot find rental property that allows medium/large dogs. IYs not even breed
restricted, they just don't allow any dogs- especially in the safer parts of town.
- Trying to rent as pet owner is impossible unless you can afford ultra high rent or deposits
or are willing to live in a dump.
- There is a big shortage of pet-friendly housing in the area.
- Renting with a pet is a need
- My daughter moved here with two dogs and was unable to find suitable housing to rent.
She had to rent in a less than desirable area.
- Need Places to rent that allow BIG dogs
Enforcement and responsible pet ownership
- Not all pet owners are bad, in fact, most are very responsible
- Too many dog owners fail to leash their dogs. It had improved slightly a couple of years
ago but is now much worse. Dog owners need to leash their dogs and the city needs to
enforce the leash ordinance possibly with stiff fines.
- Perhaps the city website could be more clear about options neighbors have regarding
irresponsible pet owners: what can we do about scary off-leash dogs; neighbors who
purposely let their cats go free to hunt, breed in the neighborhood, and mark on houses;
and tenants who let their undocumented "therapy animals" trash rentals?
- Need Responsible pet owners. Owners need to take responsibility for their pets rather
than expecting others to provide free services. I have four dogs and one cat. I make my
choices based on what I can maintain and pay for. I do not expect others to pay for me.
If I had children, I would choose the school district I wanted to live in. I would not expect
a school to be built by my house for my convenience and expect everyone else to pay
for it.
- Personally I'd like to see more education about responsible pet ownership above all
else. Too many loose dogs accosting leashes dogs AND way too much nuisance
barking. Can't take your pet in public if it doesn't behave or iYs behavior is governed by
hormones.
- Before expanding pet services, there should be a focus on responsible pet ownership. I
would like to NOT be bothered by off-leash pets in public areas (even when leash rules
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are posted), or waste that is not cleaned up. I dread having the same problems in
restaurants and local businesses.
- One thing I would like to see in Dubuque is how to educate Dubuquers on dog
behaviors. For example. there is a man that brings his dog to the dog park on Grandview
- he tells everyone the dog doesn't like other dogs but needs to socialize and the dog is
clearly uncomfortable there. This dog has not only bitten at my own dog but others. Now
whenever he comes to the dog park. I leave. this has happened on multipole times with
multipole different people. My dog suffering injuries from reckless dog owners. Maybe
offer a free training class? If people see more dogs being friendly maybe Dubuque will
become more dog friendly. If you want information, I would suggest talking to the people
who are regulars at Grandview's and the Humane Society Dog Park
- I had trouble finding a neighborhood I could move to when I moved back to Dubuque
because several of the newer communities do no allow physical fences. This is
unacceptable to me. Underground (electric) fences are not an option as they do not
prevent unfriendly dogs from entering my property nor do they prevent children who do
not know how to behave appropriately when approaching a dog from coming on to my
property.
- Annual pet licensing reminders should be sent at least a month before due.
- Annual pet license reminders are sent at least one month prior to renewal dates with a
follow up postcard reminder.
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APPENDIX L: CITY/COMMUNITY ENFORCEMENT REALTED TO PETS
IN PARKS
Pets in Park enforcement is conducted by Park Patrol, Police, and Animal Control (AC).
A complaint may be received by:
. Dispatch- Police
. Park Division (3 seasonal employees working a total of 1809 hours for the
season from May through October)
. Health Services Department (2 part time animal control officers for a total of 58
hours per week)
Response is dependent on:
. Who is on duty at the time of complaint
. Who is available at the time of complaint (i.e., not currently working on an
incident)
. Proximity of the complaint to potential responding officers (i.e., if Park Patrol is at
Eagle Point Park and complaint is at Murphy Park, AC or Police could respond if
they're available)
Park Patrol Schedule (First Saturday in May through last Sunday in October)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1 Ranger 330 p.m. - 1030 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 1 Ranger 330 p.m. - 1 :30 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 1 Ranger 530 p.m. - 1 :30 p.m.
Animal Control Schedule
Winter
Monday 1 Officer 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1 Officer 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday 1 Officer 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 1 Officer 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Summer
Monday 1 Officer 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1 Officer 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday 1 Officer 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 1 Officer 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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In August of 2019 Animal Control will have one full time and one part time for a total of
69 hours per week as an approved budget improvement package.
Enforcement may also occur via sightings/patrolling by Park Patrol, Police, and AC.
Park Fee collectors:
Park fee collectors is responsible for asking vehicles that are entering Eagle
Point Park if they have a pet in their vehicle. If a pet is present the person will be
instructed that their pet must stay in the vehicle. These patrons are recorded on a
log and this serves as their first notice.
Park Maintenance employees (Seasonal and Full-time):
All employees in this job classification are required to make contact any time
there is a pet in the park. These employees simply ask for compliance and
inform the patron of the Ordinance. Staff inform their supervisor of the contact.
Enforcement
A warning violation is completed by the enforcing officer with a copy sent to AC in
Health Services. AC monitors for repeat violators. All violators are recorded on the Pets
in Park Enforcement Log by Animal Control. Anyone receiving more than one warning
notice will be issued a civil citation. If the responding officer is aware that a second
violation has occurred, a citation can be issued immediately. If a second violation is not
noted until AC receives copy of the warning, the responding officer is notified to issue a
citation.
Police issues a warning or citation via their process and document in the Police report
that is forwarded to Health Services on a daily basis.
Fines
$85 Court Costs
$100 First Offence
$150 Second Offence
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