Alsip § 5.1 Animals & Animal Control Section Keeping certain animals prohibited This section prohibits the keeping of livestock, certain wild or dangerous animals (including specific reptiles, mammals, and fish), and various types of pigeons within the Village of Alsip. Exceptions are made for licensed circuses. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.11 Animals & Animal Control Section Livestock, poultry at large This section prohibits cattle, horses, goats, and poultry from running at large within the village of Alsip. Animals found at large in public areas will be impounded. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.12 Animals & Animal Control Section Beehives This section prohibits commercial beekeeping within Alsip's corporate limits. However, individuals licensed by the state are permitted to keep a single beehive for educational purposes or as a hobby. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.13 Animals & Animal Control Section Penalties This section establishes that any violation of the article's provisions constitutes a Class C ordinance violation, with each day of violation being a separate offense. It details the penalty for non-compliance with the animal-related regulations. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.14 Animals & Animal Control Section Animal control fund authorized This section authorizes the establishment of an animal control fund of $250.00, to be managed by the health department commissioner. The fund will be replenished by the board of trustees as needed to pay retainers to independent contractors for animal problem services. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.2 Animals & Animal Control Section Authority to kill dangerous animals This section authorizes the Alsip police department or village legal representatives to kill dangerous animals when necessary to protect persons or property. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.23 Animals & Animal Control Section Definitions This section defines various terms related to animal control, including 'at large', 'bite', 'companion animal', 'dangerous or vicious animal', and 'owner'. These definitions are crucial for the enforcement of regulations concerning dogs and cats within Alsip. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.24 Animals & Animal Control Section License—Required; fee; proof of inoculation This section requires owners or keepers of dogs and cats in Alsip to procure a license for each animal. Applicants must provide owner and animal details, and a veterinarian's certificate proving rabies inoculation is mandatory. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.25 Animals & Animal Control Section Maximum number allowed; exception This section establishes a limit on the total number of dogs and cats allowed in residential units, with fewer allowed in multi-family residences. Exceptions are made for licensed pet shops, kennels, animal hospitals, and grooming establishments. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.26 Animals & Animal Control Section Inoculation and tags affixed to collars required This section mandates that owners or keepers of dogs and cats vaccinate them against rabies annually (or at intervals set by the department of agriculture) and attach a tag evidencing this inoculation to their collar or harness. It also requires all dogs and cats, regardless of age, to wear a collar or harness with a tag displaying the owner's contact information. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.27 Animals & Animal Control Section Inoculation to be performed by licensed veterinarian; issuance of certificate This section mandates that rabies inoculations for dogs and cats must be performed by a licensed veterinarian. Upon inoculation, the veterinarian must issue a certificate to the owner and provide a tag to be attached to the animal's collar or harness, which also certifies the inoculation. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.28 Animals & Animal Control Section Duration of inoculation This section specifies the duration of effectiveness for inoculations performed on dogs and cats. The inoculation is valid until the end of the calendar year in which it was administered or for a period set by the department of agriculture. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.30 Animals & Animal Control Section Exhibition of certificate upon request This section requires owners or keepers of unmuzzled dogs or cats to present proof of rabies inoculation upon request from a village police officer. The certificate of inoculation is issued under a separate section of the ordinance. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.31 Animals & Animal Control Section Restraint This section requires owners or keepers of dogs and cats in Alsip to keep their animals under restraint at all times, except when they are on the owner's or keeper's property. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.32 Animals & Animal Control Section Presence in food establishments prohibited; exceptions This ordinance prohibits dogs and cats from entering food establishments in Alsip, with an exception for service animals. This applies even if the animal is on a leash and during the hours the establishment is open to the public. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.33 Animals & Animal Control Section Impoundment of dogs or cats running at large or unlicensed dogs or cats; citation of owner or keeper This section outlines the process for apprehending and impounding dogs and cats found at large or without a license in Alsip. It details record-keeping requirements, notification procedures for owners, holding periods, and the responsibility of owners for impoundment costs, including rabies inoculation if lacking. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.34 Animals & Animal Control Section Rabies case procedure This ordinance requires owners to report animals suspected of rabies to the police department. The chief of police will investigate, and if rabies is suspected, the animal will be confined. If confirmed rabid, the animal will be humanely destroyed; otherwise, it will be released upon proof of vaccination and payment of fees. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.35 Animals & Animal Control Section Biting animal capable of transmitting rabies; scratching This ordinance requires individuals to report animal bites or scratches from potential rabies transmitters to the police within 24 hours. It also mandates the confinement and veterinary observation of such biting or scratching animals. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.37 Animals & Animal Control Section Dangerous dogs This section outlines the process for designating a dog as 'dangerous' based on its behavior and the circumstances. It details the investigation requirements, owner notification, and specific defenses that would prevent a dog from being declared dangerous. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.38 Animals & Animal Control Section Vicious dogs This section defines a 'vicious dog' based on unprovoked bites or attacks causing serious injury or death, or being found dangerous on three separate occasions. It outlines an investigation process by the police chief before a dog can be declared vicious, and lists specific justifications where a dog's actions would not be considered vicious. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.4 Animals & Animal Control Section Regulation of diseases animals This section prohibits domestic animals with contagious or infectious diseases from running at large, being exposed in public, or being shipped without official supervision. It also prevents such animals from being brought into the village and authorizes officials to humanely destroy stray diseased animals. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.5 Animals & Animal Control Section Control of animal wastes This ordinance prohibits allowing animals to defecate or urinate anywhere except on the owner's property. It also requires owners to prevent accumulated animal waste from becoming offensive or a health hazard and mandates the removal of feces from public areas and others' property. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.50 Animals & Animal Control Section Setback requirements This section establishes setback requirements for dog runs and doghouses in Alsip. Dog runs are prohibited in front of houses, and corner lots must adhere to side and rear setback rules. Specific setbacks are defined for side lot lines. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.52 Animals & Animal Control Section Construction requirements This section outlines construction requirements for residential dog runs and houses in Alsip. It mandates solid bases and six-foot fencing for runs, and sufficient space and protection from weather for houses, with chains anchored to prevent dogs from straying. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.53 Animals & Animal Control Section Health This section requires that dog runs and houses be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. It mandates regular disinfecting and deodorizing to prevent pollution and ensure the health and well-being of nearby residents. View in Alsip’s full code →