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PLANNING & ZONING COA~IlVIISSION MEETING
MARCH 17, 1994
Members Present: Chairman Betty Waters, Commissioners Dottie Kaminski, Inge
Browder, Howard Ebow, Eugene Edmonds, Chuck Engelken,
Margaret Anderson
Members Absent-
City Staff Present: Director of Planning Charles Harrington, Chief Building
Official Mark Lewis, City Attorney Knox Askins, Planning
Secretary Peggy Lee
Others Present:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Waters at 6:03 PM.
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II. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY APPOINTED PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION MEMBER .
Knox Askins administered the Oath of Office to Margaret Anderson,
III. APPROVE 1~IINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 1994, MEETING.
A motion was made by Inge Browder to approve the minutes of the February 17,
1994, meeting. The motion was seconded by Dottie Kaminski. All were in favor and
the motion passed.
IV. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REPEAT OF LOTS 1; 7; 9; OF THE
CORONET ESTATES SUBDIVISION AND LOTS 156-160;164-166; BLOCK 7; OF
BATTLEGROUND ESTATES, SECTION I.
Chairman Waters opened the Public Hearing at 6:05 P.M.
Mr. Harrington informed the Commission that there were several outstanding items
• relating to this replat and requested, on behalf of staff and the property owner, the
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Planning & Zoning COm'miccion
Minutes of March 17, 1994
Public Hearing be continued until the April 21, 1994 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting.
A motion was made by Inge Browder to continue the Public Hearing until the April
21, 1994, Planning and Zoning .Commission meeting to be held at 6:00 P.M. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion was seconded by Dottie Kaminski. All
were in favor and the motion passed.
A. PROPONENTS
B. OPPONENTS
V. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Waters closed the Public Hearing at 6:06 P.M.
• VI. CONSIDER PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR ROPES AND ROLEXES SUBDIVISION
WHICH WILL OCCUPY AN APPROXIMATELY 25 ACRE TRACT LOCATED
BETWEEN ROBIl\TSON AND LOMAX SCHOOL ROADS.
Mr. Harrington stated that staff had reviewed the Preliminary Plat for the Ropes and
Rolexes Subdivision. At the time staffs review checklist was prepared, a title
certificate had not been submitted. This has now been submitted. The checklist also
noted that building lines needed to be corrected. Mr. Harrington said that this item
could be addressed during the Final Plat approval process. Based on their review,
staff recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat of the Ropes and Rolexes
Subdivision.
Chairman Waters asked how the property owners were going to access the
subdivision. Mr. Harrington said the developers were going to be' allowed to open
and use the :Lomax School Road extension right-of--way. Chairman Waters asked
about the ponds located on the property. Mr. Harrington told her the ponds were
going to remain there.
City Attorney Knox Askins stated the City should ask the developers to provide a
letter from the Rolex Corporation giving them authorization to use their name since
it is a registered trademark.
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Planning & Zoning Commission
Minutes of March 17, 1994
A motion was made by Inge Browder to grant Preliminary Plat approval of the
Ropes and Rolexes Subdivision and to have the developer provide a letter of
authorization from Rolex for the use of their name. The motion was seconded by
Howard Ebow. All were in favor and the motion passed.
VII. DISCUSS POSSIBLEAMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE 1501, SECTION 10-300.10
WHICH ESTABLISHES THE TYPES OF A1'JIMALS CONSIDERED AS
DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK.
Mr. Harrington stated that during the February 14,1994, City Council meeting there
were two (2) citizens who addressed the Council regarding the Zoning Ordinance's
lack of recognition of pot-bellied pigs as pets. Under the current Zoning Ordinance
they would be considered swine and classified as livestock. City Council has
requested the Planning and Zoning Commission bring them a recommendation as
to whether or not the Ordinance should be changed.
• Mr. Harrington reviewed staffs report with the Commission. He stated that after
careful consideration of the issue, staff recommends that no change be made to the
Zoning Ordinance for the following reasons:
• It would be inherently unfair to distinguish pot-bellied pigs from other
members of the swine family as well as other livestock animals for
consideration as pets.
• The problems created by the animals, including noise and animals
roaming at large.
• The inability of the staff to determine or distinguish between pot-
bellied pigs and other swine.
• It could possibly create deed restriction violations in many subdivisions
which in turn would put a burden on homeowners to enforce.
Vickie Barrow, who resides at 9030 Western Lane in Baytown, spoke to the
Commission. Ms. Barrow currently cares for approximately 22 of these pigs and
would like the Commission to consider an ordinance change that would allow pot-
belliedpigs ~~s pets. She distributed reference material to the Commission which she
felt might help them make a decision in favor of the pigs. Ms. Barrow brought with
• her to the meeting, her own pig for everyone to see. She listed some of the
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chazacteristics and habits of these pigs as:
• They are indoor pets.
• Not a food product. There is no meat on this type of pig. They aze
completely fat.
• Intelligent, clean, odor free, flea free
• Have hair instead of fur so they do not shed. Owners can enjoy this
benefit since it does not cause allergies.
• Don't carry diseases that most dogs and cats do.
• Only make noise when they're frightened.
• Very quick to learn tricks, with the exception of rolling over because
of the way their backbone is shaped.
• Affectionate animals.
Ms. Barrow stated that many cities have placed height and weight limitations and
required registration with apot-bellied pig registry and with the City as a condition
of housing them. In. addition, they have placed a one (1) per household limit and the
animal must be spade or neutered. Ms. Barrow also noted that you can easily
• identify spot-bellied pig by looking at its tail. Pot-bellied pigs do not have curly
tails.
Inge Browder asked how large they get. Ms. Barrow replied their normal size is fifty
(50) pounds.
Chuck Engelken asked if there were other cities who have ordinances to
accommodate these pigs.. Ms. Barrow replied there aze many cities who either
already allow or are currently in the process of allowing them as pets.
Howard Ebow asked what the effect would be on Homeowner's Association Deed
Restrictions ig the Commission were to recommend a change to the ordinance. Mr.
Harrington noted that the City does not enforce Deed Restrictions, so if the Deed
Restrictions would not allow them, it would be up to the Homeowner's Association
to pursue compliance of their restrictions.
Chairman Waters told of her experience with a neighbor's pot-bellied pig that, on a
daily basis, managed to find everyone's gazbage cans, flowerbeds and gazdens.
Mazgaret Anderson told the Commission she had received information which might
be helpful in making a determination but was unable to copy it for the rest of the
• Commission prior to the meeting.
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• Planning 8c Zoning Commission
Minutes of March 17, 1994
A motion was made by Margaret Anderson to table the discussion and any decision
on pot-bellied. pigs until the April 21, 1994, Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting. The motion was seconded by Eugene Edmonds. All were in favor and the
motion passed.
Chairman Waters explained to the audience that discussion on this item will be
addressed again at the Apri121 meeting and everyone is invited to attend.
VIII. STAFF REPORTS
There were none.
IX. ADJOURN
Chairman Waters declared the meeting duly adjourned at 6:33 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
Pe Lee
Planning partment Secretary
Approved on this the 21st day of April, 1994.
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REZONING REQUEST #R94-001
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APPLICATION FOR
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Application PJo.: -
OFFICE USE ONLY: Fee: $100.00 Date Received: 0~3-31-
Receipt No.: 5-.
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( ) Major Development Site Plan ( ) General P].an
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Recommendation:
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(b) Public Hearing/Mtg. -
Applicant Notified of Date(s):
Adjoining Property O~aners Notified:
1st Mtg. (!/) 2nd Mtg.
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2) City Council: (a) Regular Meeting -
(b) Public Hearing/Mtg. -
Approved ( ) Adopted by Amendment Ord. ~~1501 -
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ZONE CHANGE REQUEST
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Requested For: 17 acres out of the W.P. Harris Survey, Abstract A 30. The
tract in question, which is located at the southeastern corner of
the S.H. 146/McCabe Road intersection, is more completely
identified ~by the metes and bounds description and survey
attached to this report. (See Exhibits A & B) .
Requested By: Mr. Edward Cooke and Mr. Edward Dutke, on behalf of Forest
Holdings L.L.P.
Present Zoning: R-1, Low Density Residential and N.C. (Neighborhood
Commercial) (See Exhibit C)
Requested Zoning: P.U.D. (Planned Unit Development) with an underlying land
• use of Mid to High Density Residential) (See Exhibit D)
Background: The tract in question became part of the City of La Porte in
December 1988. It was taken into the City as part of the
annexation of the former Bayshore Municipal Utility District
(Ordinance 1626). Subsequent to annexation, the City updated
and amended the Comprehensive Plan in order to apply it to
the newly incorporated areas. As a part of this process,
permanent zoning classifications were assigned to the various
tracts and subdivisions (Ordinance 1501-J). The zoning
designation assigned to the tract in question was P.U.D. The
assigned land use designations were Low Density Residential
and Commercial. An excerpt of the Land Use Plan illustrating
these designations is attached to this report. (See Exhibit E)
The present zoning designations were assigned in August, 1993,
with the adoption of Ordinance 1501-Q. These designations
were found to be compatible with the intent and goals of the
Comprehensive Plan. The rezoning was requested in
conjunction with the submittal of a General Plan for
development of a single family home subdivision and small
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• Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting of April 21, 1994
R94-001
The property owners have now re-evaluated development
options and are requesting that 17 acres be returned to a
P.U.D. designation. They are also requesting that land use
designation be changed to "Mid to High Density Residential".
This opens the possibility of placing higher density housing or
apartments on the subject tract.
AnalXsis: In considering this request staff reviewed the intent and goals
of the Comprehensive Plan as they apply to this portion of the
City. The request appears to be compatible with these goals.
It will however, be necessary to amend the Land Use
component of the Comprehensive Plan. An illustration of the
required amendment is attached to this report (see Exhibit F).
Also attached as part of this exhibit is a checklist and summary
of the specific issues considered as part of staffs review.
Additionally, in reviewing the request staff has arrived at the
• following conclusions:
• The request preserves the majority of this tract for R-1
development, specifically the proposed Bayou Forest
Subdivision. It additionally preserves a viably sized N.C.
zone at the S.H. 146/McCabe Road intersection.
As this area continues to develop, traffic volume at the
S.H. 146/McCabe road intersection will, as a result,
increase significantly. A higher density residential
development would help buffer the proposed Bayou
Forest Subdivision from the noise of traffic and
commercial activity at the intersection.
The overall impact on the Comprehensive Plan will be
minimal. Amending the Land Use component of the
Plan will not negatively impact surrounding properties.
Assigning P.U.D. zoning will ensure Planning and
Zoning Commission and City Council oversight of any
development proposals.
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R94-001
Finally, it should be noted that the tract in question comprises
a portion of the property covered by the Bayou Forest General
Plan. Should this rezoning be granted, the existing General
Plan will become invalid. As a result it will be necessary for
the developers to:
Submit a revised Bayou Forest General Plan
Plat the subject tract either as a Section of Bayou Forest
or as a separate subdivision.
Conclusion: Based on the facts and considerations noted above, staff
recommends the following actions:
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Planning and Zoning Commission amend the Land Use
component of the Comprehensive Plan in the manner
illustrated on Exhibit F.
Vote to recommend City Council approval of Rezoning
Request #R94-001, rezoning the tract in question to
P.U.D. _
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• DESCRIPTION OF A 17.00 ACRE TRACT OuT OF A 6.92ti ACRE TRACT AND A
100.430 ACRE TRACT OUT OF THE W. P. HARRIS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO.
A-30, HARRIu COUNTY, TEXAS
COMMENCING at the intersection of the South right of wey line of
McCabe Road, 60 foot right of way, and the Easterly right of way
line of Statc: lliyhway 146;
THENCE td88°35'45"E, along the South right of way line of McCabe
Road, a distance' of 216.55 feet to the placo of beginning of the
17.00 acre tract Hereinafter described;
THENCE from eai.d beginning corner oontiiuing N88°35'45"E, along the
South right of way lino of McCabe Road, a distance of 543.52 feat
to a point fur corner;
THENCE S1°29.15"E, a distance of 842.83 feet to a point for corner;
THENCB S88°35'45"E, parallel to the South line of McCabe Road, a
distanca of 1137.09 feet to a point for corner in the Eneterly
right of way line of State Highway 146;
THENCE along the 8asterly riyht of way line of State Highway No.
146, N22°56'51"E 341.27 feet and N22°22'08"E 331.24 feet to a point
for corner;
THENCE S67°37'52"E, a distance of 200.06 feat to a point for
corner;
THENCE T122°22'08"E, a distance of 338.10 feet to the place of
beginning and containing 17.00 acres. more or less.
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• Rezoning Request #1194-001
Connprehensive Plan Issues Checklist
I. Land Use Plan:
In order to allow the higher density housing requested by the applicants, this
component of the Plan will require amendment. Given the location, (at a major
intersection) the proposed configuration of the P.U.D. zone and the limited size of
the tract, overall impact should be minor. Additionally, the impact could prove to
be beneficial. The P.U.D. should buffer the adjoining R-1 property from nose and
traffic at the intersection.
II. Thoroughfare Plan:
No impact. Highway 146 is designated as a Controlled Access Highway. McCabe
Road is classified as a Local Collector Street. These roads should be able to
accommodate any additional traffic generated as a result of development with the
proposed P.U.D. Additionally, the configuration of the P.U.D. zone will permit
traffic access to both McCabe and the 146 feeder. This will allow development of
an efficient traffic flow pattern. .
• III. Utilities Plan:
There is presently a 16" water main parallel to Hwy. 146. It extends from Fairmont
Parkway to McCabe Road. This connects to a 12" main that parallels McCabe
between 146 and South Broadway (Old Hwy. 146). Existing water mains should have
adequate capacity to accommodate the needs of 17 acres of mid to high density
development.
Sanitary Sewer is not readily available from the City of La Porte. At a future time
a decision will have to be made whether to extend a City main or allow sewer to be
taken to Gulf Coast Waste Disposal. The City has adequate existing sewer
infrastructure to accommodate a sewer extension to serve this area. Gulf Coast
Waste Disposal should also have the capacity to serve the needs of a development
of no more than 17 acres.
A final decision regarding sewer will be made in conjunction with a specific
development proposal. At this time it is sufficient to note that viable options exist
to provide necessary sewer service.
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IV. Open Space Utilities Plan: No impact.
V. Beautification Conservation Plan: No impact.
VI. Safety Plan: No impact.
VII. Park Zone: No impact. Issues regarding dedication of parkland (or money in lieu
of) will be addressed in conjunction with a specific development proposal.
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Mr. MarF:• Let+~is
City ofi La Porte
Building Official
Re: ~~~ Carroll Street
This letter is to request an appeal of the denial dated
-;;c.~-94. Further, if opposed by the building inspection
department, I would liF~e to request an appeal of the
follo~=piny:
1. Use of a carport in lieu of a garage in the old
sections of La Porte.
~. Request that lots 5~~'x1~5' be accepted as special
lots, per the ~oniny ordinance, and be allowed a minimum
2' side yard setback. and 8' side yard set bacE; on
opposite side. Minimum driveway tiiidth in this situation
• would be 8' and the drive could abutt the property line..
William Herrick
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ATLANTIS
HOMES 1~iC.
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Requested For: Block 74; Bayfront Addition, which is further described as being
located in the 200 Block between Carroll and Lobit Streets.
(See Exhibits A & B)
Requested Bv: Mr. Bill Herrick of Atlantis Homes
Present Zoning: R-1, Low Density Residential
Purpose of Request: The variance is requested to allow the alley in Block 74 to be
surfaced and used to provide rear driveway access to properties
located on this block.
• Background: This is a request for a variance to the provisions of
Development Ordinance 1444. Section 13.00 of the ordinance
empowers the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider
variance requests. It should be noted that even though this
request will be considered in a hearing format, Section 13.00
does not require a public hearing.
The applicant is specifically seeking a variance to Development
Ordinance Section S.O1.B which states "public or private alleys
shall have a minimum pavement width of 20 feet.
Mr. Herrick intends to build a new house on Lots 16 and 17 of
the block in question. The total width of these two lots is 50
feet. The proposed house does not have an attached garage.
The configuration of the home would preclude construction of
a detached garage that could be accessed from the street.
Zoning Ordinance Section 10-604.6 states "Every single family
dwelling unit hereafter erected shall be so located on the lot so
that at least a two (2) car garage, either attached or detached,
can be located and accessed on said lot."
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Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting of April 21, 1994
Development Ordinance Variance Request
Based on the inability to meet this requirement, Mr. Herrick's
building permit application was denied. Mr. Herrick, as an
alternative, has proposed to install a driveway providing access
to the property from the alley. This would provide an
accessible ~ gazage location if the alley were surfaced and
available for driveway use. At this time it is not cleaz whether
the applicant proposes to surface the alley himself or would
expect the City to provide the improvements.
The existing 16 foot wide alley in Block 74 does not satisfy
Development Ordinance criteria. Staff, therefore, denied this
option as well.
Mr. Herrick, in his application letter, requested a number of
relief options. The only portion of the request to be considered
as part of this variance is the use of the alley. The other
• components of the request (setback, carports, etc.) must be
addressed by the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Herrick is
scheduled to appeaz before the Boazd regarding these other
issues.
Analysis: Section 13.00 of the Development Ordinance establishes certain
conditions on which a variance request is to be judged. These
conditions are as follows:
• There are unusual physical characteristics of the
property which make strict compliance with the
ordinance unfeasible.
• Strict compliance with the ordinance would
create an undue hardship and deny reasonable
use of the land.
. The variance must not be contrary to the general
purpose and goals stated in the Development
Ordinance.
• The variance must not be detrimental to the
• public health, safety, or welfare. It must not be
injurious to adjacent property.
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Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting of April 21, 1994
Development Ordinance Variance Request
The Planning and Zoning Commission is charged to evaluate a
variance request based only on the conditions listed above. If
a variance request in the Commission's judgement, does not
satisfy these conditions, it should not be granted.
In reviewing this request for ordinance compliance, staff finds
the following:
This lot has no unusual physical characteristic which would
make compliance with this ordinance unfeasible. The applicant
cites the fifty foot lot width as a restrictive feature. This is
however, not an overly restrictive lot width. Lots 16 and 17 in
combination satisfy the minimum width requirements of both
the Zoning and Development Ordinances. Furthermore, there
are numerous homes in the surrounding neighborhoods also
located on fifty foot lots that have been constructed with
attached and detached garages that are accessible from the
fronting streets. There are no physical constraints that require
alley access in order to develop this or other typical fifty foot
lots.
Denial of the variance would not impose a hardship. As noted,
there are numerous fifty foot lots that have homes with garages
accessible from the fronting streets. It is the specific floor plan
chosen by the applicant and not constraints of the property that
cause the need for alley access. This request is based on
convenience rather than hardship.
Granting this variance would be contrary to the purpose and
goals of the Development Ordinance. Granting the variance
would be contrary to the safety and welfare of the surrounding
neighborhood and could be injurious to adjacent properties.
As the factors relating to these two conditions are so closely
related, both criteria will be addressed as a single discussion.
The 16 foot alley of Block 74 is typical of most alleys in the
Bayfront and Town of La Porte survey tracts. It, as with these
other alleys, is primarily used as a utility corridor.
Underground utilities include potable water, sanitary sewer and
• natural gas. Overhead utilities consist of electrical, telephone
and cable television services.
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Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting of Apri121, 199
Development Ordinance Variance Request
Not only does the Development Ordinance require alleys to be
at least 20 feet in width, Section S.O1.B requires a minimum
paving width of 20 feet. This is to allow adequate turning
radius for vehicles backing out of driveways. Even if the full 16
feet of alley width could be utilized for backing and turning, it
would result in rather "close quarters". However, ~ as noted,
alleys in this part of the city are also used as utility corridors.
Utility poles aze normally located approximately one foot inside
the alley. Water meter boxes aze also located in the alley. Gas
meters are typically located at the reaz property line. (Entex's
policy of setting these meters at property lines has changed.
There aze however, literally hundreds of existing meters located
either in or adjacent to alleys.)
Based on the location of these utilities, the actual width
available for paving would normally be 12 to 14 feet. This,
• based on experience with other alleys, is inadequate.
There aze several 16 foot alleys located in residential azeas that
(prior to the 1985 adoption of the Development Ordinance)
have been surfaced and aze used for driveway access. Problems
are most common when both sides of the alley aze developed
. with homesites. The most common problem results from
vehicles backing into water meters, gas meters, utility poles and
fences.
A less common problem but one that has occurred is crushed
or broken water mains. Taking advantage of La Porte's mild
winter climate, many water mains aze run at a relatively shallow
depth. Since freeze protection is not an issue it is not necessary
for mains to be deeply buried. Another local condition is the
"gumbo" soil found throughout the City. Unless the soil has
been stabilized in some manner, it tends to swallow shell and
gravel toppings. These are the materials that have typically
been used to surface alleys. There have been instances in
which lines have been crushed as a result of poorly maintained
surfacing over a shallow line. This has most often happened
following periods of heavy rain.
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• planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting of April 21, 1994
Development Ordinance Variance Request
Another problem that has occurred is displacement or shifting
of sewer lines. Although sewer mains are generally buried deep
enough to prevent actual crushing or breakage, under
conditions similar to those described above, the pressure
transmitted through the ground can be sufficient to affect a
sewer line. If the pressure happens to be exerted near a joint
or tap, it can cause the line to shift, opening small leaks. this
allows ground water and/or stormwater to seep into the sewer
mains. Water infiltration during heavy rains is a serious
problem for the City's sewerage treatment plant.
While this problem is much less prone to occur where modern
materials are in use, the Bayfront survey tract contains some of
the oldest utility infrastructure in the City. It is, in most cases,
the age and in some cases, relative fragility of the infrastructure
that causes susceptibility to the problem described.
Finally is the issue of maintenance. Once surfaced, the alley
becomes a public road. This means that the City becomes
• responsible for maintenance. The City akeady maintains a very
serviceable road system that provides adequate access to this
block.
Permanent paving, due to the periodic need to excavate
underground utilities, is not suitable in an alley. Gravel, shell
and crushed rock require a higher degree of maintenance,
otherwise problems such as those noted above can develop.
The maintenance situation would be further compounded and
complicated due to the higher rate of repair necessary for the
older lines.
Given the presence of the existing street system and the
relatively few number of properties that could be served from
the alley, the maintenance burden which would be placed on
the City would be unreasonable.
Creating a situation in which these types of mishaps can occur
would be contrary to the goals and purpose of the Development
Ordinance. It would also be detrimental to the safety and
• welfare of the surrounding neighborhood and potentially
injurious to adjacent properties.
Conclusion: Based on the facts and considerations noted above, staff
recommends denial of this variance request.
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CORONET ESTATES SUBDIVISION REPEAT REQUEST
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• Staff Report Replat of Coronet Estates/ Apri121, 1994
Battleground Estates Subdivisions
The Public Hearing regarding this replat request was opened at the Commission's March
17,1994, meeting. The request was then tabled with a motion to continue the hearing until
the Commission's Apri121, 1994, meeting.
The lots for which the replat has been requested are as follows:
• A portion of Lot 1; Coronet Estates will be replatted as Lot lA; Coronet
Estates
• A portion of Lot 1; Coronet Estates and Lots 164; 165; 166; Block 7;
Battleground Estates, Section I will be replatted as Lot 1B; Coronet Estates
• A portion of Lot 1; Coronet Estates and Lots 156; 157; 158; 159; 160; a
portion of Lot 161; Block 7; Battleground Estates, Section I will be replatted
• as Lot 1C; Coronet Estates
• Lot 9; Coronet Estates will be replatted as Lots 9A and 9B; Coronet Estates
• Lot 7; Coronet Estates will be replatted as Lots 7A; 7B; 7C; 7D; 7E; Coronet
Estates
Using Development Ordinance Section 4.07 as a guide, staff has reviewed this request and
found it to comply with all applicable provisions of City Ordinance and State Law. A
checklist detailing the issues considered as part of this review is attached and follows this
report.
Staff recommends approval of the Coronet Estates/Battleground Estates Subdivisions replat
as it has been submitted.
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Replat Checklist
Coronet Estates/Battleground Estates Replat
• The replat is to be signed by all of the Yes
owners of the properties being replatted.
• The owner's aclrnowledgement is in the form Yes
prescribed by Enclosure 1 of Development
Ordinance Appendix "D".
• The replat does not attempt to alter or No impact on Deed
remove any covenants or restrictions. Restrictions.
• The replat complies with the requirements N jA
of Article 974a of Vernon's, Texas Civil
Statutes.
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• The replat has been prepared in accordance Complies
with requirements for Final Plats.
• Expenses of the Public Hearing have been Yes "
paid by the subdivider(s).
Comments: 'Section 4.04 requires vavment of money in lieu of~arkland. Replat will
create 7 new lots. Staff has not collected this money and will not do so until such time as
the Commission agrees to approve the plat. At that time. $1.225.00 will be due to the City.
" Cost of Public Hearing notice has been calculated to be $84.02. This has been paid by
annlicant.
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PECAN CROSSING SUBDIVISION
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SECTION I
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Staff Report Pecan Crossing Preliminary Plat Apri121, 1994
Pecan Crossing is a proposed residential subdivision which is to be located on the north side
of Fairmont Pazkway, approximately 1,800 feet west of Underwood Road. A General Plan
of the subdivision was approved by the Commission on February 17, 1994. (See Map
Exhibit A)
The developer is now requesting approval of the Preliminary Plat of Section I of the
subdivision (see Map Exhibit B). Staff, using Appendix D of Development Ordinance 1444
as a guide, has reviewed the Preliminary Plat and found it to be in compliance with
applicable ordinance requirements. A checklist detailing the items reviewed is attached and
follows this report.
Development Ordinance, Section 4.03.B requires that "following review of the Preliminary
Plat, the Commission shall ... take one of the following actions:'
1. Av_ vrove the Preliminary Plat as filed;
2. Conditionally approve the Preliminary Plat as filed, provided, the reasons aze
stated in writing and a copy of the statement is signed by the Chairman of the
Planning Commission.
• 3. Disapy~rove the Preliminary Plat as filed, provided, the reasons for such
disapproval aze stated in writing and a copy of the statement is signed by the
Chairman of the Planning Commission.
As noted, the Preliminary Plat complies with applicable ordinance requirements. Staff
therefore, recommends that the Pecan Crossing, Section I Preliminary Plat be approved as
submitted.
Under the terms of the Development Ordinance, Preliminary Plat approval authorizes the
developer to proceed as follows:
Submit Final Plat and Covenants.
Take final steps to dedicate pazkland or in accordance with ordinance
guidelines, make payment to the City in lieu of dedication.
Submit subdivision construction drawings. (Already submitted.)
Staff will review tike Final Plat, Covenants, and construction drawings. This is also the point
in the review process when staff will ensure that issues such as easement dedication for
street lighting and flood control approvals have been finalized. Following this review and
resolution of any outstanding issues, the developer will be given approval to proceed with
• construction.
Following completion of construction and City acceptance of public improvements, the Final
Plat will be presented to the Commission for approval. Following Commission approval,
the Final Plat will be filed with Hams County for recordation.
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PRELIMINARY PLAT CHECKLIST
(See Appendix D, Pages 1-3, Ordinance 1444 for complete information regarding the items
listed below.)
Development Name:
Type of Development:
Location:
Date of Commission Review:
Pecan Crossing. Section I
Residential Subdivision
Approximately the 9300-9600 Blocks of
Fairmont Parkway.
April 21. 1994
A. Graphic Contents
1. Name of Subdivision:
2. Twe of Development:
3. Description of Land:
4. Separate Properties:
5. Name of Developer:
6. Narne of Planning Consultant:
7. Filing Date:
8. Scale:
9. North Arrow•
10. Kex Mai:
11. Perimeter Boundaries:
12. Adjacent Properties:
13. Physical Features:
14. Contour Lines:
15. Building Lines:
Properly noted.
Prop erly noted.
Prop erly noted.
Prop erly noted.
Prop erly noted.
Prop er noted.
Noted -should be updated.
Prop erly noted.
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Prop erly noted.
Prop erl ynoted.
Prop erly noted.
Prop er noted on separate sheet.
Prop erly noted.
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• Preliminary Plat Checklist Contd.
Page 2 of 2
16. Layout & Identification: Properly noted.
17. Condominiums: N jA
18. Reserves: N jA
19. Streets: Properly noted. Design adequate.
20. Street Names: Properly noted. No name duplication.
21. Utility Easements: Properly noted.
22. Flood Hazard Area: N jA
23. Survey Monument Tie In: Properly noted.
24. Survey Control Monuments: See comments section. "
• B. Documentation
1. La Porte Development Checklist: Properly filled out and submitted.
2. Title Certificate: Submitted.
3. Utility Schematics: Submitted and reviewed by staff.
Comments-
' Engineering comnanv notified. Mvlar will reflect 4/21/94 submittal date.
" Five survey monuments will be required (1 for each 5 acres). Staff is working with
Engineer to determine most advantageous locations. Locations of installed monuments
to be shown on Final Plat.
Reviewed By: ~ Date: 4 j14 j94
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Pot-Bellied Pigs
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at its March 17, 1994 meeting, as a discussion item,
considered the issue of pot-bellied pigs as pets. The item was tabled with a motion to
resume discussion after additional information had been provided to the Commission. This
information is included in this packet. Also enclosed is a letter, received by the City
Manager's office, opposing any amendments that would allow pot-bellied pigs. Finally, a
copy of staffs March 17, report is attached and follows this page.
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Staff Report Pot-Bellied Pigs March 17, 1994
Bac und:
At the February 14, 1994, City Council meeting, two citizens (Ms. Weber and Ms. Garcia)
addressed the Council regazding the La Porte Zoning Ordinance and its lack of recognition
of pot-bellied pigs as pets.
The City Council has requested that the Planning and Zoning Commission review the
request and make a recommendation to the City Council on the issue.
Analysis'
Pot-bellied pigs as pets aze a new phenomenon that has been crossing the country over the
last decade or so. The animals, as aze all swine, aze intelligent and very capable of being
trained. This training ability, which includes being housebroken, has allowed the animals
to be accepted in many homes. They typically aze dwarf sized animals growing to a
• maximum size of Less than 100 pounds and like any other domesticated animal tend to
become members of their households.
There aze a number of problems that either have been experienced by La Porte Animal
Control Officers or have been detailed in seminars attended by at least one area
veterinarian. These problems include:
1. Inability to identify with 100% certainty that a young piglet is spot-bellied
pig. This could result with an owner having to deal with a 300 pound swine
at some point.
2. Ctiiriosity level of the animal. They subsequently can become very adept at
escaping backyazds and wandering around the neighborhood.
3. These animals can be very noisy when disturbed or upset. Many of the
complaints that have been received by the City aze as a result of the noise
created by the animal.
Several other cities in the azea were contacted by staff to determine if and how they allow
the animals inside their corporate limits. These cities include Peazland, Alvin, Friendswood,
and League City. As a result of this survey, the following information was obtained:
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Planning and Zoning Commission
• Pot-Bellied Pigs
Staff Report of 3/17/4
Page 2 of 2
1. All cities consider pot-bellied pigs to be part of the swine family.
2. No city distinguishes or sets out pot-bellied pigs as a separate group.
3. The range of control on swine was from a complete prohibition of swine to
allowing swine 1,000 feet or more from a residence.
The more important issue to be considered in whether or not to allow pot-bellied pigs is
something much larger in scope. That is the issue of how can you discriminate one type of
livestock from another in considering it as a pet. I.a Porte has a number of people who
raise many types of animals which include rabbits, ducks, geese, horses, cattle and even
emus. Where can a line be drawn to separate one animal from another? Many people
raise cattle that are pets and lead them around on leashes, but does that make the animal
a true pet that you would like to have in your neighbor's backyard? Abetter case could be
made for a rabbit as a pet than pot-bellied pigs. Rabbits can be confined in a small space,
kept in relatively healthy conditions and never make noises that would disturb neighbors.
• Yet we regularly request that they be removed from residential neighborhoods.
These problems identified above are not the only ones. There are still problems such as
1) enforcement of regulations; 2) who defines the animal as a pot-bellied pig and; 3) deed
restrictions violations.
Staff Recommendation:
After careful consideration of the issue, the staff would recommend that no change be made
to the Zoning Ordinance for the following reasons:
1. It would be inherently unfair to distinguish pot-bellied pigs from other
members of the swine family as well as other livestock animals for
consideration as pets.
2. The problems created by the animals, including noise and animals roaming
at large.
3. The inability of the staff to determine or distinguish between pot-bellied pigs
and o~kher swine.
• 4. It could possibly create deed restriction violations in many subdivisions which
in turn would put a burden on homeowners to enforce.
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3118 Oaken Lane
La Porte, Texas 77571
March 21, 1994
Mr. Bob Herrera
City Manager
P. 0. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
Dear Mr. Herrera:
RE'C~1 ~D
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C1TY N1gNgGERS
_ OFFICE
This letter is to urge your support in voting "No" to modify the
existing city ordinance to allow pot bellied pigs as house pets.
We have one of these "pets" in our neighborhood and it is not
welcome in my yard. This pig is not cute and cuddly as the name
• implies; it weighs in the range of 100 lbs. and makes lots of
noise when it is encouraged to leave. The only reason it is in
my yard isind andetheeowner haslneversoffereddtoncleanfupethis
leaves beh
_ excrement. ~ ~ _.
I am happy to inform you that the owner has put up a larger fence
than was previously in her backyard to keep this animal in. It
is my assumption she learned that an 18" fence did not keep this
barnyard animal inside.
*ae have leash la*.as i n ou.r city for dogs and most responsible
citizens abide by them. 'The owner of this creature willingly
lets the pig have free reign over the neighborhood to relieve
itself and the gig is often seen out roaming in the neighborhood
when the owner is at work. Most people don't report it to animal
control because they won't do anything and we have the attitude
of "so what if the pig is harmed".
Please vote "NO" to modifying the pet ordinance.
Respectfu~jlly, .
/ll~?~J
oeena Davis
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POT,
ED PIG ZONING ORD.
ACES IN THE
~ _ • • • UNI TL'D ST. A T.~S .
I3i:l.UW IS A STATE 13Y STATE ~ LIS1'1NG OF CITIES TIIA"f HAVE PASSisD 7.ONING URI)INANCi3S
SPL'CIFICALI.Y PERlvft'iTING• POTi3EI.I.IED PiGS. "THIS LIST IS NU'T CUMI'I.L'7'f's. Pl.(sASE WRITE T()
'1'11[: Pl?RSI IF YUU KNOW UF• U1'lffsRS. .
ARIZONA FLORI[)A ~ Gloucester County
Yuma St. Petersburg
Phoenix ~ Pinellas Park ~ NEW YORK
Apache Junction. Safety I~artior New York City
Bullhead City • ~ 1_ee County
Scottsdale ~ Ft. Meyers N()R'fll (:ARUI.INA
Casa Grande Dade City ~Neaverville
Payson ~ Pascoe County(New Port Richey)
Goodyear. ~ ()111()
• ~ ILLINOIS Cincinnati
CAI.II~ORNiA Chicago ~ ~ Akron .
I.a Mesa ~ Maroa
South Pasadena URIsGUN
Vacaville ~ INDIANA Portland .
Sitni Valley Austin ~ Sl~ringfielel
Santa Barbera County ~ Plyntoutli. ~ (~reslram
Chula Vista ~ ~~ Aumsville
Rocklin KANSAS
Santa Paula Nickerson PENNSYLVANIA
San Francisco(city & county) ~ Hutchinson }larrist~urg
West Hollywood Wichita Swatar•a "i'ownsliip
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Sacramento Kansas City Wrightsville
Monterey Park
Burbank ~ MASSACI~IUSETTS TENNESSisC
Palo Alto Lynn ~ Chattanooga
Pacifica
Berkeley MICHIGAN TEXAS
I3cverly hills ~ Wayland Waxal~arl~ie
Lompoc Lincoht Park Austin
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[.os Angeles County Fort Wortlt
San Jacinto MINNESOTA Arlington
Sausalito Zimmerman College Station
West Covina Colleyville
Chino bills MISSOURI Dallas
Modesto Kansas City Garland
Lathrop St. Louis Grancl Prairie
Riverbank Ilencierson
San Joaquin County/Stackton MUNTANA Irving
Elcaltona Miles City Kirby
Billings Soutlrlake
CO(.ORADO ~ Krum
Denver NI's13RASKA Nortli Riclilanci Bills
Westtninster Itawtltorne ~ Tomball
"Thorson Umalta Amarillo
Aurora Belton
Arvada NIsVAi)A
Federal Heights Reno U"1'Ali
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Englewood Ni:W JERSEY Salt Lake ('ity
Nortltglenn CamJen (:ounty
POTBELLIED PIG ZONING ORDINANCES Z ~~ 2
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VIRGINIA
• Fairfax
Ilancfvcr County
1lenrico County
Roanoke County
King (;corge County
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WASI IlNG7'ON
I'aliwse
Vancouver
king County
Seat t to
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WIS(:()NSIN
Waukesha
()'I'III:R SI'I'sC1Al, CAS13S:
SAN I)II:GO, CA - A member recently told us the
city uF San Diego• is choosing nail to enforce their
"nu swine" law when it might apply to pnthcllied
liigs. 'I:he city unofficially accepts them as long as
they are kept as pets and do not cause prohlenrs.
SPRINGhIIs1,U, MU -Another member loll us
wltile,Sl~ringfield did Wert pass a sl~erial potbellied
• pig ordinance, they did add potbellies to the list
of accepted pets allowed in the city. Their owners
will he hell to the same requirements as owners
of dogs and cats are.
ROYA1. UAK, MI - A potbellied pig owner called
the Ruyal Oak city offices and was told drat if a
potbellied pig was a hcnisepet and was kept inside,
the city would not have a problem with it.
Ilowever, if the pig was kept outside, tl~e owner
would have to request a permit to keep it.
WASIIING'1'ON STATC - Ttie Washington State
Department of Agriculture, in the fall of 1992,
issued a new definition For the term "farm
animal". 'I'hcy said the term applied only to
animals that were used for food, labor or other
production. Other states may have similar
definitions on their books already.
POTDELLIED PIG REGISTRY SERVICE, INC
22819 Stanton Road
Lakeville, IN 4G53G
('119) 784-2989
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POTBEIlIED PIG ZONING ORDINANCES Z 012
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THE POT-BELLIED PET PIG
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INTELLIGENT
These charming little pigg~'es are
extremely gentle and intelligent; in fact,
they rank close to the chimpanzee and
dolphin. Imagine what a challenge and
fun that can be!!
CLEAN
Despite the pigs sloppy reputation, they
are, in fact squeaky-clean and prefer a tidy
litter box or can be trained to go outside
to the same spot.
HEALTHY
They are extremely healthy with an
ex ected life span of approximately
l~years... this will not be a short term
relationship!
NON ALLERGENIC
'ttle .piggies are a perfect choice for
anyone with animal fur allergies since
they have bristles, not fur.
UNIQUE
Their personality is unique, different
from cats and dogs yet they give the
same loving companionship as other
domestic pets.
EASY TO TRAIN
They can be trained to walk on a
leash, swim and do tricks. They love
to go for car rides or just lay around,
cuddle and watch TV. Pet pigs learn
their names quickly and can be trained
to come when called. So training pet
pigs is only limited to your patience
and imagination.
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GREAT DISPOSITION
Their gentle personality allows them to
get along very well with other house pets
and children. Their dispositions, when
properly handled, stay pleasant
throughout their life span.
NO ODOR
Spayed females and neutered males
(barrows) have no odor and make the
best house pets.
INEXPENSIVE DIET
Their diet consists of pet pig pellets, fresh
vegetables and fruit. Cost of pellets
averages between $50 & $75 per year.
REGISTERED PEDIGREE
Miniature Pot-bellied Pet Pigs have
standards, just like dogs. They may stand
as high as 18" at the shoulder and weigh
as much as 951bs. Many pet pi s are
smaller than the maximum standards.
EASY TO CARE FOR
Pet pigs are accommodated easily in your
home or barn. Inside they need their own
blanket and pillow; outside they require a
bam or kennel. In winter they require an
extra heat source; in summer they .require
shade and like to have a wading pool of
their own.
VET CARE
Piggies are known to be very hardy, we
still recommend you let your veterinarian
decide what health program would be best
in your area. Most owners have their pets
examined once a year, just like you
would a dog or cat. o~w~,
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Raising a healthy potbellied pig (corrt'd) .
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f 1 m infection results in
vaccination should be initiated when
the piglets are a week old and then
repeated as the pigs get older. For
more information as to vaccination
timing, refer to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Pseudorabies, a swine disease
caused by a herpesvirus, results in
reproductive failure or systemic
disease in pigs of any age. Because
eradication of pseudorabies is being
attempted nationwide, in most
states the pseudorabies vaccine is
under the control of the state vet-
erinarian's office and is therefore
only available through the state
veterinarian.
At this time, it is not recom-
mended to vaccinate pet pigs
against pseudorabies because they
are generally not at risk for expo-
sure. And in some instances, sera
logic testing may not differentiate
vaccination titexs from virus expo-
sure. Many owners show their pets
at state and county fairs that re-
quire the pigs to be seronegative to
pseudorabies.
Though pigs are not immune to
rabies, which i.s caused by a rhab-
dovirus, they ~u a very resistant to
acquiring the disease. Besides, an
approved rabies vaccine for pigs
does not exist, so vaccination of pigs
against rabies is not recommended.
Parasite control
The occurrence of parasitic
disease in potbellied pigs
Potbellied pigs are susceptible to
a variety of internal and external
parasites, but they do not usually
suffer heavy parasite burdens. This
low level of parasitism may be be-
cause pet pigs live in semiseclusion.
They usually do not interact with
4,1' 6 VEItiT2~L°~RY MEDIdNE/MAY 1993
other pigs and, therefore, have
fewer chances of acquiring para-
sites. Potbellied pigs do not share
parasites with cats or dogs. Many
breeders will routinely treat their
breeder pigs and piglets with para-
sitacides without having a fecal ex-
amination or skin scraping per-
formed: However, parasite treat-
ment should be based on the results
of a fecal examination for gastroin
testinal parasites, or on skin scrap-
ings for or observation of:external
parasites.
pigs may suffer from mite or lice
infestation. The pig louse,
Haematopinus suis, is a rather
large, sucking creature, which is
easily observed, usually around the
neck and ears. In general, few lice
are found on pet pigs. The sarcoptic
mange mite has also been found on
pet pigs. Infestation results in a
pruritic condition with crusty scales
often found around the ear margins.
Internal parasites in potbellied
pigs can include lungworma (Meta-
strongylus elongates, Meta-
strongylus pudendotectus, and
Metastrongylus salmi); intestinal
worms, such as roundworms (As-
caris suis), stomach worms
(Hyostrongylus rubidus), nodular
worms (Oesaphagostomum denta-
tum), threadworms (Strongyloides
ransomi), and whipworms
(Trichuris suis); and coccidia
(Isospom suis). If present in suffi
dent numbers, intestinal parasites
may cause ill thrift, stunted
growth, a potbelly, and diarrhea.
Bloody diarrhea may be the result
of whipworm or threadworm infec-
tion. coccidia typically causes diar-
rhea in piglets. Migration of the
larvae of some intestinal worms
through the lungs or the presence
o un
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`,`thumps" (an asthmatic cough and
difficulty in breathing) and a mild
cough. Whipworm infection may
also cause anemia.
Treatment
The choice of anthehnintic used
should be based on the type of para-
site identified. Ivermectin (Ivomec®
- Merck AgVet Division) is the
parasiticide used moat commonly
against ascarids, stomach worms,
nodular worms, threadworms, lung
worms, sucking lice, and mange
mites. The dose of ivermectin for
swine is 300 µg/kg or 1 ml of a 1%
solution per 7b pounds. Pigs with
lice or mites should be treated
twice,.14 to 21 days apart. Pyrantel
(Nemex'" or Strongid T®-Pfizer)
at 3 mg/!b is also effective against
ascarids and nodular worms.
Whipworms are difficult to eradi-
cate. Fenbendazole (Panacur®or
Safe-Guard'" -Hoechst-Koussel)
at 9 mg/kg for three to 12 days is
the only effective whipworm ant-
hehnintic readily available.
Zoonotic potential
Potbellied pigs pose a minimal
health risk to people if they start
out healthy and are cared for re-
sponsibly. Alimited study com-
pared the potential human health
risk from dogs, cats, and potbellied
pigs a After studying 20 potential
diseases, the researcher decided
that the pig was less of a threat to
people, or at least no more of one,
than the dog or the cat. The results
of this study are related to the be-
havioral differences among the
species. For example, dogs and cats
are hunters, which increases their
opportunities to acquire disease.
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Raising a healthy potbellied pig (conYd)
Also, dogs are known to eat both ca-
nine and feline feces, which may
fizrther expose them to disease.
Some diarrheal diseases of hu-
mans, such as salmonellosis and
campylobacteriosis, may be trans-
mitted from the pet pig. But the
risk of this happening is no greater
than the risk of transfer of the same
infections from dogs or cats. Dogs
or cats may carry vectors (e.g. fleas
or ticks) of certain diseases such as
borreliosis (Lyme disease), tu-
laremia, plague, or typhus. Pigs do
not harbor these vectors and there-
fore are not involved in the trans-
mission of these diseases to people.
Other diseases are cat- and dog-spe-
cific, such as hydatid disease, cat
scratch fever, and hookworm infec-
tion. Though both pigs and cats can
have toxoplasmosis, only the cat
will transmit the disease to people
through afecal-oral route. The only
way a pig can transmit toxoplasmo-
sis is through the human consump-
tion of undercooked pork that has
the tissue cysts of toxoplasmosis,
something not contemplated for the
Pet pig.
Rabies is always a serious con-
cern for pet owners. Most local or
state governments require the vac-
cination of dogs and cats against ra-
bies. These pets may acquire the
disease from other infected pets or
from infected wildlife such as bats,
skunks, or raccoons. Though the pig
has the potential to become infected
q$,8 VETERINARY MEfACWE/MAY 1993
by the rabies virus, the porcine
species is very resistant to infec-
tion. In contrast to the hundreds of
cases of rabies in cats, dogs, and
wildlife reported each year, only
one or two cases of swine rabies are
reported °~ Moreover, these cases
are in commercial swine herds; none
has been reported in potbellied
pigs. Pigs have never been linked to
human rabies infection in the
United States.
Conclusion
With sufficient knowledge of the re-
quirements of the potbellied pig,
veterinarians can assist their clients
in the proper rearing and hus-
bandry of these new pets. This arti-
cle presents the information needed
for the small-animal practitioner to
feel more comfortable working with
these patients.
REFERENCES
1. Reeves, D.: Neonatal Care of Miniature Pet Pigs.
GuideCmes ltx the Veterinary PracMioner Cale and
Mark current of Miniature Pet Pigs (D. Reeves, ed.).
Veterinary Practice Publishing Co., Santa Barbara,
Calif., 1993: PP 41-45.
2. Cowart, R.P: Hypoglycemia and Hypothermia in
Neonatal Pigs. Currant Veterinary Therapy Food Ani-
mel Practice, 3rd Ed. (J. Howard, ed.). W.B. Saun-
ders. Philadelphia, Pa., 1993; PP 119-120.
3. Dorfman, B.: The Miniature Potbelly Pig as a
House Pet: A Comparison with Cats and Dogs. Poi-
ihelly Pig Press, Gtrb Cochon Newsletter, Grass Val-
ley, Catrf., Summer 1991; pp 2-4.
4. Reid-Sander, F.L et al: Rabies Surveillance in the
United States During 1989. JAIAIM 197:1571-1583;
1990.
5. Uht9a, I.J. et al: Rabies Stuveillance in the United
States During 1990. JAVMA 200:920.929; 1992.
6. Krebs, J.W. et al: Rabies Surveillance in the
United States During 1991. JAVMA 201:183Er1848;
1992.
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and rteque~fed mvrte i.n~vnmaf t:vn vn .lf.andartd~. c~ rpt i.n~'vrtmaf i.vnr ef_c.
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Fullowini; .five mur,tl,a of Iobbyf~ ~ivY~rr~'~edneadny
liel.cy Sler'rrs went Irorrrr• n l,nppy 1
~nncotollcCving miniaturevpotbe liccpiipigs to 6e kept iln-
si<Ic cil,y limits. , ousel a t.r•inl-basis
Un n A-2 vote, the council apt r
change in cil.y animal codes allowing no more than
three of tl,e pigs in oar, l,nrrsel,olcl.
Aa written, the ordinance permits only miniature
hilts under 1.QU pnnnda each, nail iL will e:cpire if not
rene,~•ed in one )'Car. It hecomea t•ffrctivn in :lU dny4.
Miniature Victnnrnc9e pothcllircl p~rkrrs hour.
hrcmnc pnpnlnr nntim,widr., prompting many coat
munilica to pose eirnilnr ordinances.
Councilmen [1111 Steiertn^({I ~ vane Irnnnc+dolurny
against the measure,
Itodrigucrz wnt+ absent WedneFdny. Shoop tried tc+
mncnd the motion to nllmv onl • nnc pip ,er househ~,ld
to hrevcnt the raising of thc~nnirnnl5 insir~e the city, and
!o designate theta only ng household pets."
Slronp's arnenclrrrent Griled, however', on a 3-3 vote,
wilh Sleiert and Councilman on r y voting ,pith
~.
Shorip•' •,gscH with Riley, (:mn,-
The original ordinance p•
ctlruerr llnvid l;ndley nrrcl Marilyn Young and pinyon
Rnhcr•t '1'ipl,elt voting for it.
"'1'I,nnk you very, very tnucl+~' Sterns told t.lrr, cn,rn-
cil. Sire said sire was relieved and had learned n InE
nhn,rt I,nw city government' works' since first ap•
proacl,ing tl,e council in Marcl,.'
"[;very volrr al,ould go to council meetings 1,~I'nre
tlrcy vote," Sterns, a mother of Cour, said oC~her e:cpcri-
errcc. ~ ~' `
Irr rcc~nl weeks, Sterns also took a amel~ cloor•tn-
donr ptthlic opinion survey in various Yums
r,r•igl,horl,nodq, nail gathered 64 signatures and cnrn••
rr,errl.9 from citizens.
pinny people said tl,ny would rntl,er have a pig living
r,rxt. door tl,nn barkingg iloga, cats that crawled on their
vrl,iclea or 4-li nninrnla. ' '
"I'd likr, to aer. a pig in the neigirborl,oodl" wr•ol~ nrr^
man. And another wrote, "ln the animal world ll,e pit,
is arnnrler than most. Too bad politicians don't fore
that well wil.lr Lire teat o[ Ira eonle ,she surveyed Irnc'c
Sterns said same of the p p her pig.
even corrre to Irer lrouae to see Baby,
r-n•w. A-1.
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Jenet Thompson holdu Tlne. her pet pig - at least ror the ttri~e ~o~~~a•
~~~I1 ~- i a ~ e~ or
~5 Y p ~ p
A The Safety Harbor Clty their neigltborltood is tto place for swine.
' Titta's owner, Janet 7'hompsnrt, dis-
Cornnussion's answer tv the 'agrees and plans to argue lter point to
the Cit Commission.
yuesdon will determine y
"i know they're an uttttsual pPt," said
whether Tina keeps or loses ': Mrq Thompson, 27. "13th 1 don't know
leer Nappy Home. `~ wiry anybody in their right mind would
'~ g+ve me a hard time abont this."
Py MIKE JACKSON i At least one of her nt•iglthnrs wants
ry,,,,~w,~ the city to git•~ the 1'hrnnponns a hard
tune ahrntt tltcir VIP.ttl:ltttt'sP p~lhrlly
SAFETY IIARRUR -She wags her pig, an animal that has hefrnne the latest
tail like a dog and she's as quiet as a cat. trend in upscale, Itiglt-priced pets.
She's even housebroken. nttildittg nllicia) J~Itn Paasflt satd Itc
Dut Tina is a pig and some people say received an anonymous complaint about
11ole~t T
fire piq. T'Itc family was told, Ire sai~1, that
allowing the pig to live in their Itotnt•
.violates a city ordinance and that Tina
might have to go.
The ordinance prohibits Safety Ilar-
hor residents from keeping pigs and
other livestock on property smaller titan
one-and-a-quarter acres, said James U'-
Neill, s cede enforcement officer. Viola-
tors can be fined ttp to E250 a day.
The City Cnmrnission, hnwev~r, fan
allow tlt~ Tltotnpsotts t~ keep rite pig.
Mrs. Thompson said she will sppPal to
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IIUMAN • IILAL'1'I l CONSIUCItA'f10NS:
• DOGS, CA_I_S•• ANU I'O'1:13t=LLICU~ PIGS
• IIM cirarl 1>nlow c:orrrpares doge, cats aril potbellies in lerrns of the pnlrenlial.•of these animals Io play A role In Ilr~
disease transmission to hrrrrrans in a residrerrtlal setlins where tlxKe animals 'reside as house prels. This chart dnrK m+t
include dieases that do not occur in California or diseases trar>.tmiltPC) by use of hides or ingestion of focal prtxhrcts
frnrn tlmsc animals. The following analysis assrnnes llxe potbelly: 1)has been spayed or nrerrtered; 2)was ht!althy anal
disease free when acquired; and 3)is kept as a Ixxrse pct in a residential area aril rmt normally in ccxrlad with animals
on farms. three terms ago used to indicalr_ the dt•Sree of disease trancrnissiorr potential:
NONE -which means that rx- tranmissicxr can even fhreorelically take place
NIL -which means that, 'while Irarrsrrrissions can Ilreoretically lake place, transmission is not a practical
• reality in California
REA!_ - lrar~mission in California is Ilxnrslrt to take place or tare more than a tlreorc:lical possibility
'lire health comparison can be roughly qualific:cf by giving () Ixtinfs for a NUNF.., 1 point for a NII_, and 2 points for a
~R~AI_. Using this system, dogs pose the greatest threat willr a score of 27; cats lire next greatest with a score of 23;
arxi potbellies the very (east with a score of 8.
Intestinal t lookworm
Irrfection(Ancylosiomiasis)
•'tncrndworm(Ascariasis )
Brucellosis
NONE NONE
NIL
ftac•t~rial ()iarrlrea Caused REAL
by CarrrplayGacler
(:at Scratch Disease
•
NIL
NIL.
71re specie specific to doss and cats only rarely
infr. cts man most rnmmonly In SE Asia. However, just
as lire New World bookworm specie was imported into
Norllr America via the slave trade, Immisraflnn from
Asia provides theoretical potential for the same
m~clranisrn to operate. Transmission requires fecal
contamination of living areas. Ueworming agents
effective. Prevention by proper handling and disposal
c-f • pet feces.
lire specie specific In pigs only rarely~lnfects roan.
Transrrrission via ingestion of focally contaminated
material. Dewormins agents effective.
NUNS NII. California 'requires all pigs be tested negative for
brucellosis before entry into lire slate. OiseasP now
rare in •US. Essentially an occupational disease
(slaughterhouse employees and animal handlers),
since transmission is by contact with tissues, blood,
urine, vaginal discharges and aborted fetuses
(especially placentas) when it does occur.
REAI. REAL Transrnissinn by the fecal-oral route by way of c~n-
tamirrated food and water or by direct contact with
fecal material from infected animals or humans. Pre-
vention by good personal hygiene habits and proper
Iran<11ins and disposal of pet feces.
REAL Ntl_ C;als are mechanical carriers of an as yet unlclenll-
fiFd infFCtirnis al;Pnl. Ahnut 9A"1l- of taws live a
history of cat exposure. llowever, since agent
unknown, it is possible any animal, or even ot~jects
such as a Iltorn, could he a mechanical carrier.
Prevention by prompt, common sense hygiene fallow-
ing any wounds due to scratches or bites by animals,
especially cats. Since potbellies do not have eillrer
claws, nails or canine teeth, nor do they bite, potbel-
lies may not even be theoretical carriers.
• . ~ a
iAL. COMMENTS
T
TRANSMISSION POTEN
DISEASE I
~
cat The fleas and mites of cats. dogs and rodents may
direct dermotologica
REAL'• '• ' NONE
th
eas and Mites e
REAL
Infect humans. In •addillon to
f lhese~•endoparasites, they may serve as
effects o
vectors for other diseases, especially the fleas assoc-
• fated with rodents.
r
Transmission to humans by the fecal-oral route y
!•lydatid Disease REAL ' NONE NONE
way of contaminated food and water or by direct
ntact with fecal material from infected dogci Di gs
co
become Infected by eating hydatid cysts, p p hY11t
ecially sheep),
d
(esp
from animals raised for foo
also in wild animals. Primary prevention by prevent-
i
m-
• ing access .to uncooked viscera of herbivorous an
ood personal
b
l
•
y g
so
als. Prevention in humans a
r handling and disposal of
hygiene habits and prope
pet feces.
L REAL NIL Transmission to humans by skin contact with water,
minated with urine of
t
Leptospirosis a
REA
moist soil or vegetation con
direct urine or tissue contact
infected animals, or
with infected animals. Vaccine does not prevent in-
ction or transmission. Cats do not carry the dis-
f
e
ease per se, but can `drag it in' in the body of a
d about a great deal by
lk
e
rat: This disease Is ta
swine farmers and breeders because of its potential
to cause them severe economic loss in farm situa-
ificance to the urban
i
gn
tions. however, it fs of no s
• ~ potbellied housepet not normally in contact with farm
• livestock.
• NIL NONE NONE Deer ticks are the vector fvr spirochete causing Ihis
e in contact with deer,
1_yme Borrellosis
(Lyme Disease) disease. Should dogs com
there is a remote possibility the tick could attach to
the dog and be transported to humans.
l REAL REAL NONE Plague in humans occurs as the result of transmis-
from infected animals via fleas or direct con-
i
ague
P on
s
tact with diseased tissue. Rodents are is e a rsmnyf
• -
animal reservoir, although cats may p y 6
in urban outbreaks, and dogs and rabbits to
l
e
rani ro
a lesser degree. Infected rat fleas can jump from
`
•
What the cat
man.
rats to dogs or cats and then to
ed in` may via fleas, or direct tissue
) dra
d
gg
og
or
transmit plague to pets and/or people. The
contact
,
key to prevention is ongoing surveillance of seri-
f wild rats and their fleas, rat and
logical status o
insect control around human habitats, and keeping
flea-bearing pets flea-free.
NONE NONE NONE Does not occur In humans. included In table only
due to the
e
Pseudorabies ,
because some may mistakenly assum
name, that this disease may be a problem.
• REAL REAL NIL Reservoir exists in wild animals such as skunks,
bobcats and other
raccoons
s
t
Rabies ,
,
e
bats, foxes, coyo
Contact with this reservoir may result in
carnivores.
• transmission to livestock (horses and cattle readily
• high degree of natural resistance to rabies tnrecuon
and have not been linked to human infection).
Rodents (including squirrels, hamsters, guinea pigs,
gerbils and chipmunks) and rabbits are only rarely
infected and haven't been linked to human infection.
' The key to prevention is control of the animal
reservoir, especially in skunks, and effective lriimun-
ization programs for dogs or cats.
Rocky Mountain Spotted REAL NIL Nlt_ This is a tick-borne disease which- can be Transmit-
ted to man with a pet serving as an intermediary.
- - While any animal subject to ticks can potentially he
part of tl~e cycle, only dogs, and potentially rahhits,
are of significance. Prevention is by avoiding contact
with tick-infested areas and de-licking dogs.
Ringworm REAL REAL NIL - ,.
A fungal disease transmitted by direct or indirect
contact with infected lesions. Disease occurs in many
forms depending on the specific organism and body
- area affected.
Salmonellosis REAL REAL REAL Transmission via ingestion of fecally contaminated
material. Prevention by good personal hygiene habits
and proper handling and disposal of pet feces.
Toxocariasis REAL REAL NONE
• Transmission via ingestion of iersonalch taenieahabits
material. Prevention' by good p Y6
et feces. De-
osal of
d di
i
p
sp
ng an
and proper handl
• ~ worming agents effective.
Toxoplasmosis NONE .REAL NONE Transmission via ingestion of material contaminated
by cat .feces. Prevention requires control of cats to
regard to diet, roaming, hunting, scavenging and
- sites of defecation (i.e. avoid children s play areas
like sand boxes) as well as good personal hygiene
- habits and proper handling and disposal of pet feces.
Especially important for pregnant women to take
preventative precautions.
Tularemia REAL NONE NONE May be carried by the common dog tick.
REAL REAL NONE Occurs as the result of transmission from Infected
Typhus ~ animals via fleas or direct contact with diseased
tissue. Rodents are the primary animal reservoir
although cats may play a significant role fn urban
outbreaks, and dogs and rabbits to a lesser degree.
Infeded rat fleas can jump from rats to dogs or cats
and then to man. 'What the cat (or dog) dragged
in" may via fleas, or through diced tissue contact,
transmit plague to pets and/or people. The key to
prevention is ongoing surveillance of serological
status of wild rats and their fleas, rat and lnsed
• control around human habitats and keeping flea-
. bearing pets flea-free.
• •
The Potbellied Pig Registry Service
22819 Stanton Road
• Lakeville, IN 46536 ,
(219) 784-298)
attn: CITY COUNCIL/ZONING COMMISSION
re: POTBELLIED PIGS AS PETS
To whom it may concern:
In 1985, a Canadian exotic animal importer/breeder, Keith Connell, imported the first
potbellied pigs into Canada. They were destined for zoos originally, but in 1986, Californian
Kayla Mull recognized their suitability as pets and began to promote them. Soon, others took
notice of these unique animals and the interest in their small size, gentle disposition, immense
affection and keen intelligence grew.
Since the first few Americans purchased potbellied pigs, many more have fallen in love with
these special creatures. People who have always enjoyed pigs have become especially
enamored with the suitability of these animals to indoor living. Preferring an average living
temperature of 65-85°, these mini-pigs fit quite comfortably into the average household.
Size-wise, the potbellied pig can weigh 35-100 lbs. if a pet, or up to 150 lbs. if a breeding
animal, and stand up to 22'' tall at the shoulder. They quickly learn to potty in a litter box
like a cat, or to go outside like a dog. Potbellied pigs desire a warm, clean environment, and
will go out of their way to keep it that way, even if it means holding their, potty for a long
time. Potbellied pigs are odorless (except ~ for non-neutered boars) and seldom, 'if ever,
shed.
• At one time, there were concerns for what effect potbellied pigs had • on human health. A
study was done by a California university which concluded that potbellied pigs posed fewer
threats to human health and safety than dogs and cats in a typical residential setting. This,
combined with the already mild nature of the potbellied pig, results in far fewer cases of
animal' bites and disease transmission through saliva and feces than can be attributed to dogs
and cats. Also, because potbellied pigs have hair, not fear like dogs and cats, they have
become very desirable among highly allergic individuals.
As a registry, we strive to preserve the quality and pureness of the potbellied pig breed by
keeping extensive records on all our registered pigs. Each pig registered with us is traceable
to one or more documented potbellied pig import groups. Pigs with questionable pedigrees or
exhibiting genetic defects are not granted registration papers. We recommend all potbellied
pigs are registered for the purposes of permanent record and as definitive proof of
pedigree.
For more information concerning the potbellied pig, please feel free to contact us at 22819
Stanton Road, Lakeville, IN 46536 or (219)784-2989. We have a wide variety of information
on file to help answer any questions you may have, as well as an extensive list of specialists
from whom you can learn more. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Betty Bee an
PPRSI President
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Nov• 22, 1991
q'o whom it may concern,
Tile issue of keeping a Vietnamese Fbt-13e1].ied Pig
as a pet i.n one's home }ias become somew}iat of a controversy
because of opposing facts. While it is true that it is.a
p.~p, i.ts sma17. size at~ci cleanti.r~ess allow it to be kept
inside as a pet.
I-t would seem to me t}iat for ocie to take the approach
that a pi.g is a pig i s a pig is somewhat narrow-tninddd.
}~iaving been raised on a farm iti the mid-westy,allowed me
• to see bath sides of t}ie coin. nn' one hand~~,a].though my
sister at~d l were raised with tame pigs and:•'~pet runts, it
was obvious t}iat because ~f t}ie size that they would one
day become that t}iey would never live in my father's house
as pets. 'P}iey were livestock.
On the other hand. the Pot-Bellied pig, because of its
small size, is born and raised, i~n.this country, with
humans and wit}-in their homes.. Tree literature supports
that •t}iey are less "dangerous" from a di.eease stand-'
point than dogs and cats. They can be litter trained
and never be accused of fertilizing someone else's
yard as canines often are accused.
. In my opinion these are domestic pets rather than
domestic livestock. A distinction between the two should
be made and based on breed registration and maximum
permiasable size. In residential se~t~ti.ngs, numbers per
household s}iould be limited and neutering mandated. They
• are certainly siai.ted a.s tinuse}cold pelts and although some
individuals may tl~i.nlc i.~t strange, keeping Pot-Bellied pigs
C~
C~
is no more 81;rat~ge ~i;lta.n keeping Uirda or atlakea ~r
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ORDINANCH NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLANO, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION
4-17 OF CHAPTER 4, ANIMALS AND FOWL, OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY, PROVIDING REGUI;ATIONS FOR THE
KEEPING OF POTBELLIED PIGS WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING A
REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A
PENALTY CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WBEAEA~, the present Code of Ordinances of the City of
Plano restricts the areas within the City in which residents
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may keep potbellied pigs, which are defined as livestock;
and
A$EREAB, the City Council recognizes that potbellied
pigs az~e desired and considered as pets to many inhabitants
oP the City, and, therefore, Por the benefit, comfort and
safety of all citizens o! Plano, deems it advisable to
provide regulations regarding the keeping oP potbellied pigs
in the City;
NOiI, TBEREFORH, BE IT ORDAINED HY T8E CITY COIINCZL OP
• THE CITY OF PLANO, TEXAS, THAT:
Section =. Section 4-17, Livestock, of Chapter 4,
Animals and Fowl, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Plano, Texas, is hereby revised and amended to read in its
entirety as follows:
"Sec. ~-17. Livestock.
(a) No person shall engage in keeping livestock within
the corporate limits of the City, except in districts zoned
by the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of~the City as Estate
Development-1, Estate Development-2, or Agriculture. No
more than two (2) animals defined as being livestock may be
kept in any Estate Development-1 District. No mare than one
(i) anime~l defined as livestock may be kept in any Estate
Development-2 District. No more than one (1) animal defined
as being livestock per four thousand five hundred (4,500)
square Peet of available space may be kept fn any
agricultural zoning district.
(b) It is an affirmative defense to subsection (a)
above that the animal is a potbellied pig, which meets with
the requirements set forth in subsection (c) below.
(c) Requirements for keeping potbellied pigs:
• (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to keep,
harbor, or raise more than two (2) adult
potbellied pigs in any one (1) location
' within the City. In order for a potbellied
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pig to be considered an adult potbellied pig,
• the potbellied pig must be of at least six
(6) months of age. A person may not keep in
excess oP two (2) potbellied pigs in any one
(1) location. within the City if the pigs in
excess of two (2) potbellied pigs are non-
' adult potbellied pigs, but under no sat oP
circumstances may such non-adult potbellied
pigs come from more than one (1) litter.
(2) All such potbellied pigs shall ba kept
indoors at all times other than times for
evacuation o! waste material or during
exercise periods.
(~) All such potbellied pigs shall receive annual
vaccinations for erysipelas. It shall be the
responsibility of the owner or harborer of
the pig to forward to the Animal Control
Officer an annual erysipelas vaccination
certificate from a licensed veterinarian
which shall include the following
information:
(A) Name and address of owner;
(B) Description of the animal;
(C) Date of vaccination;
(D) Taq number; and
(E) Other appropriate information.
• (4) No person shall keep any potbellied pig at
any location within the City unless such
person as tiled with the Animal Control
_ Officer an "Application for Harboring a
Potbellied Pig", and such Application has
been approved by the Animal Control Officer.
• - 'The Application must be accompanied by a
check or money order for twenty-five dollars
($25.00), such check or money order
representing a non-refundable fee for
processing of the Application.
(5) Should the potbellied pig die or be moved or
acquire a new owner or harborer, it shall be
the owner's or harborer's duty to inform the
Animal Control Officer. In the event the
potbellied pig is acquired by a new owner or
harborer, said new owner or harborer shall be
required to submit a new "Application for
Harboring a Potbellied Pig" with the required
non-refundable Pee to the Animal Control
.Officer for approval.
(6) All male potbellied pigs over the age of Pour
(4) weeks that are kept within the City shall
be neutered, which if applicable shall so be
stated on the "Application for Harboring a
Potbellied Pig" required hereunder.
(7) For purposes oP this Section, the term
"potbellied pig" shall mean a variety of
• swine no more than eighteen (18) inches in
height at shoulder level when full grown and
meeting the standards of the North American
Potbelly Piq Association. Under no
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• circumstances shall any swine be considered a
potbellied pig if its weight exceeds ninaty-
tiva (95) pounds.
(d) It shall be unlawful to own or keep chickens,
ducks, turkeys, geese, peacocks, or guineas within the
corporate limits of the City, except in agricultural zoned
districts, lakes, and public park lands."
_. section II. All provisions of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Planv in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Plano, not in conflict
with the provisions of this Ordinance, shall remain in full
force and effect.
~4eotion =I=. It is the intention of the City Council
that this Ordinance, and every provision thereof, shall be
considered severable and the invalidity or partial
invalidity of any section, clause or provision of this
Ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other portion
oP this ordinance.
• • section Iv. The repeal of any Ordinance or part of
Ordinances effectuated by the enactment of this Ordinance
shall not be construed as abandoning any action now pending
.under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing,
abating, modifying or altering any penalty accruing or to
accrue, or as affecting any rights of the municipality under
any section or provisions of any Ordinances at the time oP
passage of this ordinance.
section y. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions or terms of this Ordinance
shall be subject to the penalty as provided for in Section
1-4 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Plano.
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Section yi. This Ordinance shall become ettective
immediately upon its passage and publication as required by
law.
DIILY ?A88ED AMID ABpROVED this the day o!
' , 1992.
Florence Shapiro, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Jack e B akely, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Gary F. Chatham, CITY ATTORNEY
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ORDINANCE NO. 6041
. • AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-12 OF
CHAPTER 6 ENTITLED "ANIMALS AND FOWL" OF
THE CODE OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL ORDINANCES
• OF TBE CITY OF IRVING, TE'KAS; PROHIBITING -'
HOGS, SOWS AND PIGS IN CITY; PROVIDING FOR
AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE IF POTBELLIED PIG;
PROVIDING FOR REQUIREMENTS FOR KEEPING
POTBELLIED PIG; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
8E IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IRVING, TEXAS:
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SECTION 1. That Chapter 6 entitled "Animals and
Fowl" of the Code of Civil and Criminal Ordinances of the City
of Irving, Texas, shall be amended by repealing Section 6-12
and substituting therefor a new Section 6-12, which shall read
a as follows:
~ Sec. 6-12. Hogs, sows, pigs prohibited in
city; affirmative defense if
potbellied pigs; requirements
for keeping potbellied pigs.
(a) It shall be unlawful to maintain and
keep any hog, sow or pig in the City of
Irving.
(b) It is an affirmative defense to sub-
section (a) above, that the animal is a
potbellied pig, which meets with the
requirements set forth in subsection (c)
below.
(c) Requirements for keeping potbellied
pigs:
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to
keep, harbor or raise more than two
' (2) adult potbellied pigs in any one
(1) household within the city.
~ Raisecs or breeders shall meet the
requirements of section 6-10 of this
'~ chapter.
(2) All potbellied pigs shall be kept
indoors at all times othec than times
for evacuation of waste material or
during exercise periods. Potbellied
pigs shall meet the requirements of
section 6-3, which prohibits animals
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running at large when said pigs are
• outside, and all other applicable
• sections of this chapter.
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(3) All potbellied pigs shall receive
annual vaccinations for erysipelas.
It shall be the responsibility of the
owner or harborer of the potbellied
pig to forward to the animal control
supervisor an erysipelas vaccination _
certificate from a licensed veteri-
narian which shall include the follow-
ing information:
' a. Name and address of the pet owner;
b. Name and address of licensed veter-
inarian issuing certificate;
c. Description and name of the pet; '
d. Date of vaccination;
e. Tag number; and
f. Other appropriate information.
(4) Should the potbellied pig die or be
moved or acquire a new owner or
harborer, it shall be the registered
owner's duty to inform the animal
control supervisor.
(5) a. No person shall keep any potbellied
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~• pig at any location within the city
• unless such person has filed with
the animal control supervisor an
` application to keep a potbellied
pig, and such application has been
approved by the animal control
supervisor. The application must
be accompanied by a check or money
order for twenty dollars (S20.00),
such check or money order represent-
ing a nonrefundable fee for proces-
• sing of the application.
b. It shall be an affirmative defense
to filing an application that the
potbellied pig is not yet weaned.
(6) For purposes of this section, the term
'potbellied pig' shall mean a variety
of swine that is no more than eighteen
(18) inches in height at shoulder
level when full grown, has short erect
ears and a straight tail, and under no
circumstances shall any swine be
~ considered a potbellied pig if its
~ weight exceeds fifty (50) pounds.
SECTION 2. That the terms and provisions of this
ordinance shall be deemed to be severable and that if the
validity of any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase
• of this ordinan ce should be declared to be invalid, the same
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shall not affect the validity of any other section, subsection,
• sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance.
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• SECTION 3. The fact that the present ordinances and
regulations of the City of Irving are inadequate to provide the
proper regulation of potbellied pigs within the corporate
limits of the City of Irving, creates an emergency for the
• immediate preservation of the public business, property,
health, safety and general welfare of the public which requires
that this ordinance shall become effective from and after the
date of its passage as provided by the Charter of the City of
Irving, and it is accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRVING,
. TEXAS, this 14th day of November, A.D., 1991.
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ROY F. BROWN
{,~a~~i -K+•~q,;,•j`, MAYOR
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Ci~ty° Secref~F~
APP D AS TO FORM:
APPROVED BY
Do J Ro chach CITY COU~~CIL
City ttorney
kJN 14 1?51
FESTER G. FORD
CITY SECRETARY
IRVING. TEXAS
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ORDINANCE N0.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7-105 AND 7-115 OF THB COD$
OF THE CITY OF HDTCHINSON, KANSAS, PEETAINING TO KEEPING
PIGS AHD HOGS AND PENALTIBS FOB VIOLATIONS.
BB IT OBDAINBD BY THS GOVBBPING BODY OF THE CITY OF'HDTCHINSON, KANSAS:
SECTION 1. Section 7-105 of the Code of the City of Hutchinson,
Kansas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Keeping pigs and hogs.
a. Except as otherwise herein provided, it shall be unlawful for any
person to maintain any pig pen, hog lot, or to keep or maintain any
pigs, hogs or swine within the city.
• b. Registered purebred miniature Vietnamese potbelly pigs and other
similar registered purebred miniature pigs may be kept within the
city limits, sub3ect to the conditions stated in subsections (c)
and (d).
c. It is unlawful for any person to maintain .a registered purebred
minature pig which:
1. weighs an 80 pounds;
2. is not spaye or neutered upon reaching maturity;
3. has not un ergone a blood test to show the animal is free from
pseudarabies; or
4. is tdaintained as a food source.
d. It is unlawful for any person to:
1. keep a registered purebred miniature .pig without an animal
maintenance permit; or
2. maintain more than one registered purebred miniature pigs at
one licensed premises."
e. The fee for the animal maintenance permit for a registered purebred.
miniature pig shall be five dollars (5.00), renewable once every two years,
obtainable at the city clerk's office.
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• SBCTIOA 2. Section 7-115 of the Code of the City of Hutchinson,
Kansas, is amended to read as follows:
"Penalties.
Violation of or failure to comply with any provision of this chapter shall
constitute a misdemeanor and any person convicted of violating the provisions
of this chapter and shall, unless another penalty is established in this
chapter, be punished in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 1-106 of the
City Code.
b. Whenever it is 'shown that any animal has bitten any person, ,.._
owner or person having custody or possession thereof shall, upon order of the
animal control authority, deliver such animal to the animal control authority
for impounding and quarantine for a period of not less than ten days, and the
animal control authority may make an examination of such animal at any time
during such period; provided, that in the case the animal which has bitten
any person is a dog which has been vaccinated under the provisions of Sec.
7-402 and proper evidence of such vaccination can be shown by the owner or
person having custody or possession of such dog, then in this case the
provision herein for impounding and quarantine shall not apply. If it shall
appear upon examination by the animal control authority that such animal is
suffering from rabies it shall be destroyed forthwith.
c. Whenever any animal shall be bitten by another animal having
• rabies, the owner or person having custody or possession of such animal so
bitten, shall upon being informed thereof, either destroy such animal or
place such animal with the animal control authority in quarantine for a
sufficient period of time for the purpose of determining whether such animal
is infected with rabies, it shall be destroyed forthwith.
d. The cost and expense incurred by the animal control authority in
connection with testing, examining and boarding any animal under the
provisions of subsections "a," "b," or "c" above shall be paid by the owner
or person having custody or possession of such animal before such animal
shall be released by the animal control authority.
e. Any person who shall be convicted of violating the restrictions on
keeping pigs and hogs in this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be
punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars. Each day that any
violation to this chapter occurs shall constitute a separate offense and
shall be punishable hereunder as a separate violation."
SBCTIOA 3. The originals of Section 7-105 and Section 7-115 of the
Code of the City of Hutchinson, Kansas are hereby repealed.
SBCITOF 4. This ordinance shall be included in the Code of the City
of Hichita, Kansas and shall be effective upon its passage and publication
once in the official city paper.
• 9DOPTSD at Wichita, Kansas, this day of , 1992.
James W. Fee, Mayor
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ORDaNANCE NO.
Ordinance amending Chapter 3 entitled "Animals" of the City Code of the City of
Maros, by allowing potbellied pigs within the City of l~laroa.
ADOPTED BY TE'ElE
MAYO[t A-~ CITY CO(JNCIL
of the
CITY OF MAROA
This day of 1993
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Mayor and the City Council of the
City of Maros, Macon County, Illinois, this day of 1993.
Be it ordair_ed by the Mayor and City Ceu.^.cil of the City of Maros, County of Macc~~,
and State of 'Illinois.
Section 3=2-8 of .the Code of Ordinances of the City of Maros which reads•as follows:
3-2-5 ANIMALS IN CITY.
(A) Certain Prohibitions. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, no person
shall keep within the City, any cattle, cows, horses, sheep, swine, goats, chickens,
ducks, turkeys, geese, or other livestock.
(B) Exceptions.' This section shall not apply to areas of the City that are zoned
agricultural, nor shall this Chapter apply to livestock brought into the City for the
purpose of being shipped out of the City.
(C). Health Hazard- The Mayor shall have the power to issue an order prohibiting the
eping of any animal, foul or bird which is deemed to pose a i~ealtti hazard to the gen-
~al public.
Is amended to read as follows:
3-2-8 ANIMALS IL^I CITY. .
(D) The ownership and possession of a domestic pet known as potbellied pig and also
known as the Vietnamese Potbelly or the Chinese Potbelly, within the City of t`;aroa is
hereby authorized.
(E) The possession of said potbellied pig is limited to one per household. No
such pig shall be kept within the City limits unless it has been spayed or neutered to
rcnriar it i^Capabl° of r°~:~^'.~.~.+Ct1C:1. :`:O ~;:ch potbellied pig Shuii ss"+c ::et.t witili:t Li1C ~.1t2r
limits if it exceeds 100 lbs. in weight.
(F) In order to assure that potbellied pigs kept within the City of Maros do not
serve as a source of disease or run at large or endanger any person, the provisions of
Chapter 3 entitled "Dogs" Article 1 and article 2 shall also apply to potbellied pigs.
(G) All potbellied pigs s~-be registered with the City Clerk each year.
ADOPTED , 1993. ,,
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NAYS:
ABSENT:
APPROVER: - 1993.
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City Clerk .
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Mayor
POTBELLIED PIG ZONING ORDINANCES Z 014
At September 9th c.:uncil meeting an ordinance was passed which
• allows pot-bellied pigs to be kept as pets within the city.
This ordinance camF_• at the request of Renee Miller, who was moving
into town. She stated at the August 20th meeting that her children
• were allergic to cats and dogs, therefore, it was decided by her
family that a pot-bellied pig was the answer. The Ordinance reads:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 369 RELATING TO HOGS TO ALLOW
POT-BELLIED PIGS TO BE KEPT AS PET$ WITHIN THE CITY.
Whereas, Aumsville Ordinance No. 369 prohibits the keeping of any
swine/hogs within the city.
Whereas, there is a miniature breed of swine/hog, ca•:~~nonly referred
to as Vietnamese, oriental or chinese pot-bellied piq (sus scrofa
vittatus) that is now becoming increasingly popular as a house pet.
Whereas, this particular breed of swine/hog is capable of being
regulated as dogs or other pets and as such does not present an
inherent threat or danger to the public health, safety and welfare.
Now, Therefore, the City of umsville~ does hereby ordain:
1. Ordinance No. 369 (2) is hereby amended by substituting the
following sections for the section:
(2) No person may ';yep or maintain hogs within the city limits:
• A. Notwithstanding the above or the terms of Ordinance No. 369, the
. having or keeping cf hogs/swine commonly referred to as miniature
Vietnamese, Chinese or Oriental pot-bellied pigs (sus. scrofa vittatus)
is allowed subject to the following:
1. Pig or swine •shall be considered to fall within this exception
if their maximum height is no greather than eighteen inches (18")
at the shoulder and it weighs no mere than ninety-five.(95) pounds;
2. No more than three (3) pigs shall be kept at any one address
for any period in excess of three (3) days.
Apprcved this iGth day of September, i997, by the Ci~y Council of
the City of Aumsville, Marion Count, Oregon.
/s/ Harold L. White
Mayor
Attest: .
/s/ Mary Sarvis
City Recorder
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ZONING ORDINANCE REVIEW
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Staff Report 1994 Annual Zoning Ordinance Review Apri121,1994
Zoning Ordinance Section 11-504 requires annual reviews of the Zoning Ordinance. Staff
has identified or received queries regazding a small number of Zoning Ordinance provisions
that may require clarification or amendment. A listing of these items will be provided at
the meeting.
Staff recommends and requests that the Commission adopt the following schedule for
conduct of the review. ~
• May 19: Set aside this meeting for discussion of review items.
• June 26: Public Hearing regazding any proposed amendments.
Should any members of the Commission wish to add additional items to the review list,
please contact staff by May 9. 'This will allow time to prepare an agenda. and the necessary
reports.
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April 13. 1994
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Southern Pacific 'Transportation Company
Attn: Susan K. Grable, Manager Public Projects
PO Box 5482
Denver, CO 80217 .
Re: Proposed Agreement between
City of I.a Porte (City) and Southern Pacific Transportation Company (S.P.)
Dear Ms. Grable;
This notebook contains draft documents that describe the proposed closing of various street
rights-of--way in exchange for dedication of new public rights-of--way for street, drainage and
utility improvements. The documents are based on the "General Plan for Development"
submitted by S.P. to the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission in the late 1980's. The
documents also draw heavily from subsequent negotiation and correspondence between John
Terrell and myself.
Obviously these documents fit the plan for development anticipated by S.P. in 1988. If a new
development scheme is proposed the documents would have to be adjusted accordingly. ATso~.
a new or revised "General Plan for Development" along with any necessary rezoning requests
should be submitted to the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission.
Please note that the City and Hams County Flood Control District (HCFCD) have a joint
venture agreement for improvements to the F 101 drainage channel which traverses the S.P. tract.
Therefore, these documents (and any subsequent drafts) will be forwazded to HCFCD for their
approval. Additionally, final approval of the "General Plan for Development" and the
"Agreement" presented here is dependent on S.P. and HCFCD reaching agreement on
construction related issues.
The City is very excited about the renewed interest in pursing this exchange of public rights-of-
way. Furthermore, we view this partnership between the City, S.P. and HCFCD as very
positive and beneficial to all parties and the citizens of La Porte.
Si
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• Assi ~ t City Manager
zc: Joha Terrell, S.P.
Hugh McCulley, Attorney for S.P.
Richard Llewelyn, HCFCD _ _ _ . ~ _ _ . .
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