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Staff deleted the section that permits a dog to be at large while hunting. This section was applicable years ago when bird hunting was common in Pleasanton. Because hunting with firearms is now prohibited in Pleasanton, the section is not necessary. Staff recommends, however, that the section permitting dogs off leash to herd be retained because livestock is still herded on the Pleasanton Ridge. The proposed ordinance deletes the term "area" because the term "City" has been inserted in its place. The term "person" was deleted because it is a term whose common definition is sufficient for purposes of the Code. The term "wild animal" was deleted because it is not included in the current Code or in the proposed revisions. The proposed ordinance includes additional modifying terms to the definition of "owner". The revision to the term "owner" simplifies the Code in other chapters (e.g. {}7.08.010) by deleting redundant terms. Chapter 7.08 - Animal Nuisances The proposed ordinance deletes {}7.08.020 because this provision is already included in §1.12.010. Chapter 7.12 - Dog Licenses The proposed ordinance simplifies the chapter to require, with exceptions provided, owners of dogs over 4 months old to have dog license tags for their dogs. The section concerning the term of the dog license has been revised to reflect current practices. Chapter 7.16 - Dogs at Large See discussion above regarding the definition of "dogs at large" in Chapter 7.04. The proposed ordinance also now references exemptions in Section 13.08.080 (Parks and Recreation Facilities). Staff is recommending that specific regulations concerning dogs in parks and recreation facilities be included in Chapter 13.08 in order to keep them in one location, but a reference to this chapter be made in Chapter 7.16 for easy cross- referencing. Chapter 7.24 - Impounding of Animals The proposed ordinance simplifies this chapter in light of the suggested revisions to Chapter 7.04 relating to the definitions of "at large" and "Chief of Police", as well as current practices of the Police Department. The proposed ordinance also revises {}7.24.030 to reflect current practices regarding providing notice to animal owners when their animals have been impounded. The Police Department provides notice to owners as soon as they are able using the information available. Animal Services will telephone, deliver a written notification or personally call upon an owner when the owner's animal has been impounded. Section 7.24.060 has been deleted because it has never been used. SR:05:163 Page 3 of 5.