Dog Licensing

Credit River does not require dog licensing.

Leash and Control

No owner shall permit a dog to run at large within the City of Credit River. All dogs upon the streets and public property must be on a leash.

Additional Information

For more information regarding pets, view Ordinance 2007-01.

Poultry

On parcels less than 10 acres limited raising of poultry animals (chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, & related fowl) may be permitted subject to the following regulations:

1. The maximum number of poultry animals shall be limited to: 10 animals on lots between 0 - 2.49 acres; 20 animals on lots between 2.5 – 4.99 acres; 40 animals on lots between 5.0 – 9.99 acres. Parcels 10 acres and greater are regulated by other provisions in the Credit River zoning ordinance.
2. Roosters are not permitted on any lot less than 10 acres.
3. Poultry shall at all times be confined to the property and must be kept in enclosed structures, coops, or runs. Enclosures, coops, and runs shall be set back 30 feet from any property lines and shall be located closer to the residence on the subject parcel than to any other adjacent residence.
4. The poultry facilities shall be maintained, and animal waste properly disposed so to effectively control odor and insects.

Other Animals and Livestock

For more information regarding other animals and livestock view Section 9 of the Credit River Zoning Ordinance.

Dog Park

Dogs can run and play in the 28-acre off-leash area at Cleary Lake Regional Park, one of Three Rivers’ many off-leash areas. The exercise and socialization a dog gets during this off-leash play time helps maintain its mental and physical health. The area is fenced and has a wetland pond.

More Information about Cleary Lake Dog Off-leash Area

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