Animal Ordinances in Boone County, MO (2026)

Boone County Zoning Ordinance § 13(1)-(3)

(1) The keeping, feeding and maintenance of domesticated animals and fowl is permitted for non-profit purposes only. (2) The slaughter of animals and fowl is permitted only where intended for consumption by the resident family. (3) Buildings for the housing of animals, other than household pets, shall not be kept within fifty (50) feet of a dwelling on adjoining property.

Boone County Animal Control Ordinance § 2.4.4 (Confinement and Control of Dogs in Urban Service Areas)

2.4.4 Confinement and Control of Dogs in Urban Service Areas - It shall be unlawful for any dog to be unconfined or unrestrained within an urban service area, or for any person who owns or possesses a dog to permit such dog to be within an urban service area unconfined or unrestrained, unless such dog is on real estate owned or lawfully possessed by such owner or possessor, or such dog is on re...

Boone County Zoning Ordinance § 5.A(1) (A-1 Agriculture District — Permitted Uses)

Veterinary office or clinic or animal hospital provided, however, if the establishment is in a major recorded subdivision or is within 500 feet of a residentially developed area or an existing R-S, R-SP, R-D, R-DP, R-M or R-MP Zoning District all animals that are treated or cared for shall be kept within a sound-proofed, air conditioned building; no odor shal...