Colorado Local Ordinances

Current Legislation

• Bill – 2023001 – LAFAYETTE, CO CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Proposed ordinance would amend Chapter 25 (Animals) of the Lafayette, CO Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 25-102 (Pet store sales of animals; exception) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in city pet stores.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  LAFAYETTE, CO CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  1ST READING HELD ON 3/21/23 – NO ACTION TAKEN (FURTHER RESEARCH NEEDED – FUTURE WORKSHOP SESSION POSSIBLE)

• Bill – 2023002 – COLORADO SPRINGS, CO CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Amends Chapter 6 (Neighborhood Vitality/Community Health), Article 7 (Regulation of Animals-General Provisions) of the Colorado Springs, CO Code of Ordinances by creating a new Section 122 (Pet Store Sales Prohibited) to restrict the retail sale of dogs and cats in city pet stores.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  COLORADO SPRINGS, CO CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ORDINANCE FAILED TO PASS CITY COUNCIL (3-5 VOTE) ON 3/14/23

• Bill – 2023003 – DURANGO, CO CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Proposed ordinance would amend Chapter 4 (Animals), Article I (In General) of Durango, CO Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 4-15 (Sale of Cats and Dogs; Prohibited) to prohibit the sale of dogs and cats at retail pet stores in the city.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  DURANGO, CO CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  FIRST READING HELD ON 8/1/23 – MOTION FOR 2ND READING FAILED (DEAD)

• Bill – 2023004 – AURORA, CO CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2023-39 amends Chapter 26 (Businesses) of Aurora, CO Municipal Code by adding a new Article IV (Pet Shops) to restrict the sale of dogs and cats in city pet shops.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  AURORA, CO CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL (7-3 VOTE) ON 8/28/23 – EFFECTIVE ON 10/1/23

• Bill – 2023005 – MANCOS, CO TOWSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 776 amends Chapter 6 (Animals) of the Town of Mancos, CO Municipal Code by adding a new Article 11 (Puppy Mills), Section 6-11-30 (Restrictions on the Sale of Animals) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in town pet stores.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  MANCOS, CO TOWSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON 8/9/23 – EFFECTIVE 9/8/23

• Bill – 2023006 – JOHNSTOWN, CO TOWN COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2023-255 amends Chapter 7 (Health, Sanitation & Animals), Article VII (Animal Control) of Johnstown, CO Municipal Code by adding a new Section 7-149 (Restrictions on the Sale of Cats and Dogs) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs and cats in town pet shops.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  JOHNSTOWN, CO TOWN COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY TOWN COUNCIL ON 11/6/23 – EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY