Columbus, Georgia

Columbus Consolidated Government

Referrals From Mayor and Council-08/20/2002



Subject Fencing Requirements



Description Have the staff to look at the ordinance for fencing requirements

for those owners who have dogs of a certain height at their residences. Also,

address the concerns of a resident in South Columbus area who has a concern in

this regard. (Request of Councilor Woodson)



Received From



Assigned To Richard McKee, Drale Short, Rufus Riggs



Response Our current ordinance only requires animals that have been classified

as dangerous or

potentially dangerous to be in high fencing with tops. The current ordinance

defines fencing as:



"Fences shall mean a fenced enclosure constructed with the sufficient height,

strength, and

secure closing devices to adequately secure the dog or dogs being contained

therein."



If a resident has a problem with an animal that is running "Unattended", we

will be glad to

patrol or monitor the area. Please forward the street name and the complaining

party info.