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Fort Worth, TX Code of Ordinances
FORT WORTH, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES
OFFICIALS of the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
PART I: THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
PART II: CITY CODE
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 2.5: RETIREMENT
CHAPTER 3: AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT
CHAPTER 4: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
CHAPTER 5: AMBULANCES/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
CHAPTER 6: ANIMALS AND FOWL
CHAPTER 7: BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 8: CABLE COMMUNICATION SERVICE
CHAPTER 9: COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENTS
CHAPTER 10: COURTS
CHAPTER 11: ELECTRICITY
CHAPTER 11.5: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 12: EMERGENCY REPORTING EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 12.5: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND COMPLIANCE
CHAPTER 13: FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
CHAPTER 14: RESERVED
CHAPTER 15: GAS
CHAPTER 16: HEALTH AND SANITATION
CHAPTER 17: HUMAN RELATIONS
CHAPTER 18: LAKE WORTH
CHAPTER 19: LIBRARIES
CHAPTER 20: LICENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 21: RESERVED
CHAPTER 22: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 23: OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 24: PARK AND RECREATION
CHAPTER 25: RESERVED
CHAPTER 26: PLUMBING
CHAPTER 27: POLICE
CHAPTER 28: PUBLIC UTILITIES
CHAPTER 29: SIGNS
CHAPTER 29.5: SMOKING
CHAPTER 30: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER 31: SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 32: TAXATION
CHAPTER 33: TREES, SHRUBS, ETC.
CHAPTER 34: VEHICLES FOR HIRE
CHAPTER 35: WATER AND SEWERS
CHAPTER 36: RESERVED
APPENDIX A: ZONING REGULATIONS
APPENDIX B: CODE COMPLIANCE
APPENDIX C: RESERVED
CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE
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§ 6-69 MULTIFAMILY DWELLING COMPLEXES.
   In accordance with § 7-411 of this code, as it may be amended, the landlord of a multifamily dwelling complex in which tenants or guests are allowed to own, keep or harbor cats or dogs must require that each allowed animal, at the time of leasing and upon each renewal of a lease, is in compliance with Chapter 6 of this code, including that each animal over four months of age has a registered microchip or license in compliance with § 6-19; and that each animal over six months of age is spayed, neutered or subject to an intact pet permit in compliance with § 6-22.
(Ord. 23295-06-2018, § 1, passed 6-26-2018, eff. 7-6-2018)
ARTICLE XI: MINIATURE SWINE
§ 6-70 MINIATURE SWINE GENERALLY.
   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)
§ 6-71 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS.
   It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain miniature swine unless the swine have received annual vaccinations against erysipelas, parvo virus and leptospirosis. The first inoculations for such diseases must be received before the animal is four months of age.
(Ord. 23295-06-2018, § 1, passed 6-26-2018, eff. 7-6-2018)
§ 6-72 REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS.
   All miniature swine kept within the City of Fort Worth shall be microchipped or licensed and be registered with a national registry within 14 days from the time the animal is taken to its place of residence.
(Ord. 23295-06-2018, § 1, passed 6-26-2018, eff. 7-6-2018)
§ 6-73 CONDITIONS.
   All locations where miniature swine are kept shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Exercise areas shall be cleaned of swine excrement on a daily basis.
(Ord. 23295-06-2018, § 1, passed 6-26-2018, eff. 7-6-2018)
§ 6-74 VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES.
   (a)   Any violation, disobedience, omission, neglect or failure or refusal to comply with the enforcement of any of the provisions of this article shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000 for each violation. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
   (b)   If any person is found guilty of having violated any provision of this article, such violation may result in revocation of such person's authorization to keep or maintain miniature swine.
(Ord. 23295-06-2018, § 1, passed 6-26-2018, eff. 7-6-2018)
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