Miniature swine, as defined in § 6-1, may be kept as pets in the City of Fort Worth. The following requirements shall apply to the keeping of miniature swine within the City of Fort Worth.
(a) There shall be a maximum of two swine per household or business. The swine may be of any age. Under no circumstances may a person keep more than two miniature swine per household or business.
(b) All swine must be either spayed or neutered. Under no circumstances may a person engage in the propagation or breeding of miniature swine within the city limits of the City of Fort Worth.
(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain miniature swine outdoors. A person may permit miniature swine outdoors for brief periods (but not to exceed one hour per occurrence), as necessary for exercise or for the elimination of waste. The outdoor area used for exercise and waste elimination must be a secure area from which the swine may not escape. Miniature swine are subject to all other sections of this chapter, including sections on restraint of animals.
(Ord. 23295-06-2018, § 1, passed 6-26-2018, eff. 7-6-2018)