Animal Ordinances in Lane County, OR (2026)

Lane Code 7.005.005 (Definitions)

"Livestock" means including but not limited to cattle, sheep, horses, goats, swine, fowl, poultry or any furbearing animal bred and maintained commercially or otherwise within pens, cages and hutches, or domesticated wild animals.

Lane Code 7.005.110

A. No dog owner shall permit a dog to be at large. B. A dog owner, whose dog runs at large, commits a Class C violation if the dog has been spayed/neutered or a Class B violation if the dog is fertile. C. A dog owner is deemed to be negligent per se for the actions of a dog at large when the dog causes injury to a person or property.

Lane Code 7.005.130A-B

A. Class C violation dangerous behavior is established if a dog at large is found to menace, chase, display threatening or aggressive behavior or otherwise threaten or endanger the safety of any domestic animal or livestock. B. Class B violation dangerous behavior is established if a dog at large is found to menace, chase, display threatening or aggressive behavior or otherwise threaten or enda...

Lane Code 7.005.005 (Definitions)

"Animal" means any dog, cat, exotic or dangerous animal, or livestock.

Lane Code 7.005.105

A. A person commits the offense of animal abandonment if the person leaves a domesticated animal at a location without providing for the animal's continued care. It is no defense to the offense in LC 7.005.105A that the defendant abandoned the animal at or near an animal shelter, veterinary clinic or other place of shelter if the defendant did not make reasonable arrangements for the care of th...

Lane Code 7.005.005 (Definitions)

"Noncommercial Dog Kennel" means an establishment or premises where three or more dogs, over six months of age, are kept or maintained. No more than one breeding pair shall be used for breeding. The term does not include an animal hospital.

Lane Code 7.005.115

An animal owner who fails to control any animal that causes annoyance, alarm, or noise disturbance for more than 15 minutes at any time of the day or night, be it repeated barking, whining, screeching, howling, braying or other like sounds which can be heard beyond the boundary of the owner's property commits a Class C violation.

Lane Code § 7.005.065

7.005.065 - Redemption and Adoption. F. Except as otherwise provided, if after 72 hours an impounded animal is not redeemed or adopted, Animal Services is authorized and empowered to euthanize the animal. G. If a dog or cat is adopted from Animal Services or from any other agency which accepts unwanted or abandoned animals, the owner must have the dog or cat spayed or neutered within four month...

Lane Code § LC 7.005.164

A. Every pet dealer shall maintain for a period of one year and present to Animal Services upon request: 1. The breeder's and broker's name, address, or if not known, the source of the animal. If the dealer is licensed by the Department of Agriculture, the person's name, address and federal dealer number. 2. The seller's name, address and other identifying information. 3. The date of birth of t...

Lane Code § LC 10.340-15(8)

(8) Small pet grooming, provided that the activity is limited to no more than two pets at any one time and operated only between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. No pets may be kept overnight.

Lane Code §§ LC 16.223(2)(o); LC 10.130-15(15)

16.223(2) Permitted Uses. The following uses and activities are permitted subject to the general provisions and exceptions specified by this chapter of Lane Code. Uses listed below may be subject to Site Review Procedures as specified in LC 16.257, and verification of whether or not this is required must be made prior to development of a permitted use ... (o) Veterinarian clinic. ... 10.130-15 ...