(A) It is the intention of the Council that dog and animal control within the city be handled by Hood River County in a uniform manner, the same as in unincorporated areas of the county and that prior city ordinances pertaining to animal and dog control be repealed in order to have a uniform county wide dog control ordinance.
(B) The city hereby adopts, in its entirety, Hood River County Ordinance No. 355, dated October 16, 2017, or as may hereafter be amended or replaced by Hood River County, and providing for the licensing and regulating of conduct, care, and treatment of certain animals; prohibiting activities; establishing procedures; and providing penalties. Adoption of the county ordinance, which is by this reference incorporated herein in its entirety, shall supersede any prior city ordinances relating to the same subject matter. Any and all city ordinances pertaining to the same subject matter are hereby repealed.
(C) Any dog licensed by Hood River County shall be deemed to be licensed within the city and the city shall not require additional licensing fees.
(D) The city shall coordinate with Hood River County to assist with the licensing and collection of fees for Hood River County and shall designate city staff or other city agency to assist with the licensing, collection of fees, or other requirements of the ordinance.
(Ord. 451, passed 7-27-2020)