HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. 433 - Trapping of AnimalsCITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 433
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO REGULATE THE TRAPPING OF
ANIMALS ON ROUND LAKE IN THE CITY OF ANDOVER
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANDOVER DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
CITY CODE TITLE 5: POLICE REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 9: TRAPPING OF ANIMALS
5 -9 -1: TRAPPING OF ANIMALS:
A. Definitions: Trapping is defined as the use of any unattended mechanical device which is
designed, used or set for the purpose of capturing, snaring, holding or killing any animal;
provided, however, that it shall not include:
1. Cage -type traps used for the control of nuisance animals;
2. Any mechanical device which is specifically designed or primarily used for capturing,
killing or controlling mice, rats, moles and other small rodents.
B. Trapping Prohibited on Round Lake: No person shall trap animals on Round Lake (DNR ID
#2 -89P) in the City of Andover unless acting in response to a wildlife management concern
with the approval of the City Administrator or designee, in response to a wildlife
management concern by a commercial wildlife control operator possessing a current
Minnesota DNR off - season permit. Such trapping shall be in full compliance with State
Statutes and regulations of the Minnesota DNR.
C. Exceptions: Trapping of animals may be performed on private property with the permission
of the property owner.
All other Titles, Chapters and Sections of the City Code shall remain as written and adopted by
the Andover City Council.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this 19th day of November, 2013.
CITY OF ANDOVER
ATTEST: Miq6ael R. Gamache, Mayor
Michelle Hartner, Deputy City Clerk