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Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances

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FAQ for Recent Changes to Chapter 6

Chapter 6 (Animals and Fowl), of The City of Houston Municipal Code is a set of ordinances that specifically outline the laws of animal ownership in the City of Houston. The chapter is broken into seven (7) articles, each containing separate divisions that address owner responsibility, requirements, and provides definitions thereof. To read the Municipal Code in it’s entirety, please visit the City of Houston Municipal Code Library online at www.municode.com. Click on the “read more” links under each section to access specific information on www.municode.com.

• Read Commerical Pet Service Facility License Applicant Guidlines (.pdf)

City of Houston, TX CODE OF ORDINANCES

• Read the full text of Chapter 6 via www.municode.com (link opens in a new tab)

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