CC MEETING: November 18, 2025
DATE: November 6, 2025
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Cory Heiple, Environmental Services Director
Shannon Hicks, Assistant City Manager
Title
Consider An Ordinance Amending Title IX, Chapter 91, Animal Regulations, Of The Carrollton Code Of Ordinances.
Body
BACKGROUND:
During the September 23, 2025 City Council meeting, a worksession was held to discuss proposed revisions of City Code Chapter 91. - Animal Regulations in response to state law changes, staff identified ordinance improvements, and resident concerns. Council was favorable towards the proposed amendments but sought additional information regarding pet store sales. Proposed pet store revisions have been removed from the proposed amendments as Texas House Bill 2127 of the 88th Legislative Session that preempts municipal restrictions on for-profit animal sales previously under appeal has been adjudicated and any restriction or prohibition has been preempted. All other proposed amendments that received Council feedback have been included.
Key provisions of the proposed amendments include:
• General language improvements and updates of Chapter 91 for clarity and enforceability;
• Establishing procedures for multiple at-large animal violations;
• Updating animal redemption requirements;
• Enhancing requirements for pet waste removal while in public;
• Establishing permitting and safe beekeeping practices within the City;
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
Providing for public safety promotes desirable residential areas and is a basic component of a sustainable community.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends adoption of the proposed ordinance amendments to Title IX, Chapter 91 of the Carrollton Code of Ordinances.