Animal Ordinances in Westland, MI (2026)

Westland Code of Ordinances § 18-5

The keeping of horses and other equine is permitted subject to the following standards: (1)Land use requirements. There shall be provided not less than one-half acre of land for the use of each horse or other equine, and such land shall be located no nearer to the front street line than the rear building line of any house on any lot or parcel of land, or to the rear building line of the majo...

Westland Code of Ordinances § 18-11(1) (Code 1981, § 6-13)

It shall be unlawful for any person to: (1)Have in his possession any animal four months old or over unless such animal has been immunized against rabies in a manner approved by the board of health of the county and unless such animal has been licensed and the license tag is attached to a collar around the animal's neck at all times. No person owning or having an animal in his possession shall ...

Westland Code of Ordinances § 18-42 (Code 1981, § 6-31; Ord. No. 167-A-5-1, § 1, 2-17-09)

Vicious or dangerous dog means: (1)A dog that without justification attacks a person or domestic animal causing physical injury or death,(2)A dog that is used for dog fighting or other illegal activity,(3)A dog that with a known propensity, tendency or disposition to attack unprovoked, to cause injury to, or to otherwise endanger the safety of humans or other domestic animals(4)The above doe...

Westland Code of Ordinances § 18-4A

The keeping of wild or exotic animals is prohibited in the city. The offering for sale of such animals is prohibited in the city unless by a pet shop licensed pursuant to state statute, Public Act No. 287 of 1969 (MCL 287.331 et seq.), as amended. (Ord. No. 167-A-6, § 3, 2-17-98) Sec. 18-5. - Keeping of horses and other equine. The keeping of horses and other equine is permitted subject to th...

Westland Code of Ordinances § 18-22

(a)It shall be unlawful for any person to:(1)Feed wildlife, in any manner on any private or public property in the city;(2)Keep, permit, or allow conditions to exist by the placement, offering, or discard of food, food by-products, vegetables, garbage, or animal food of any type that tends to encourage or that results in the lingering, roosting, nesting, and/or congregating of wildlife;(3)The g...

Westland Code of Ordinances § 18-11(5) (Code 1981, § 6-13)

It shall be unlawful for any person to:...(5)Harbor on his premises more than three dogs or three cats over four months of age, unless he shall obtain a license under the terms of this chapter.

Westland Code of Ordinances § 18-11(5)

(5)Harbor on his premises more than three dogs or three cats over four months of age, unless he shall obtain a license under the terms of this chapter.

Westland Code of Ordinances § 18-43 (Code 1981, § 6-32; Ord. No. 167-A-5-1, § 2, 2-17-09)

The owner of a vicious or dangerous dog must: (1)Be 18 years of age or older;(2)Have such dog tattooed or microchipped, registered and licensed with the city;(3)Provide information including the name, address, phone number, city and county from whom or where the owner acquired such dog;(4)Provide proof of at least $100,000.00 in liability insurance;(5)Notify the animal control officer or his...

Westland Code of Ordinances § 18-6

It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, barter or give away anything classified as baby chickens, ducklings or other fowl as pets, toys, premiums or novelties, or to color, dye, stain or otherwise change the natural color of baby chickens, ducklings or other fowl or rabbits; provided however, that this section shall not be construed to prohibit the sale or display of baby c...

City of Westland Zoning Ordinance §§ 2.2.129, 5.2

Veterinary clinic. A building or any portion thereof used for the treatment of house pets as outpatients and in no event having exterior or interior kennels and overnight lodging appurtenant thereto or a part thereof.

Westland Code of Ordinances § 66-8(a) (Code 1981, § 24-8)

(a)No person shall hunt, molest, harm, frighten, kill, tramp, chase, tease, shoot or throw missiles at any animal, reptile or bird, nor remove or have in his possession the young of any wild animal, or the eggs, nest or young of any reptile or bird; nor shall any person collect, remove, have in his possession, give away, sell or offer to sell, buy or offer to buy, or accept as a gift, any speci...