Animal Permits & License
Special Use Permit-(hoofed or hen animals)
The Town may issue a special use permit for the keeping of domestic hoofed livestock, small livestock, fowl, reptiles, swine or other animals not otherwise prohibited by Section 7-6-35. Criteria to be considered in the issuance of the permit include but not be limited to noise, smell, proximity to adjacent property, the kind and number of animals, the size of animals, the facilities of the applicant, sanitation facilities and requirements, and other neighborhood considerations.
A special use permit for the keeping of backyard chicken hens may be issued without requiring a public hearing and subject to the criteria outlined in Sec. 7-6-45.
For more information about special use permits for keeping animals, please see Chapter 7 of the Town's Municipal Code.
Dog and Cat License
The Town of Mead requires dogs and cats to be licensed annually. Dog and cat owners should get a license within 30 days of:
- Acquiring a dog/cat that is over six months old
- The dog/cat turning six months old
- Moving into the city with the dog/cat
- The expiration of a pet license
Pet licenses are $10 for an unaltered pet and $5 for a neutered/spayed pet. Licenses last one year and must be renewed by December 31 of each year. Residents are allowed no more than four (4) dogs or four (4) cats, or any combination thereof equaling four (4) animals, more than six (6) months of age on any one premises. Young animals under six (6) months of age or until weaned may be kept without being counted toward the allowable number of animals.
