FAQs • Deer Park, TX • CivicEngage

Are residents allowed to keep chickens and other fowl within the city limits?: According to Sec. 14-27 of the City of Deer Park Code of Ordinances - No person shall keep or possess on any lot upon which such person resides more than ten fowl at any one time, and all structures or enclosures used for the housing or keeping of fowl and all runs and fenced yards devoted exclusively to the use of raising fowl shall be of such size that no more than one fowl is kept per ten square feet of such pens, houses, runs or yards. All fowl shall be kept within such enclosures at all times.
All enclosures and buildings in which any fowl is kept or permitted to remain in within the city shall be kept in reasonably clean and sanitary conditions and shall be disinfected and deodorized at least one a week.

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Animal Control

1. How do I adopt a pet?: Adopt a Pet Program makes available friendly pets at minimal cost. The Animal Shelter is located at 4213 Luella Avenue. The office hours are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dogs and cats are available for adoption after a holding period of three (3) working days. There is a $50 dollar adoption fee and you must prepay for the spaying/neutering of the animal as well as a rabies vaccination. Pets are always available for adoption. For more information call the shelter at 281-478-7274 or visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/deerparktx.animalshelter.

2. What can I do about possums or raccoons in my yard?: If you are having problem with possums or raccoons you can request a trap from the Animal Control Division. You simply set the trap and upon capturing a pest, give Animal Control a call and they will be happy to come remove the trap along with the pest. It is a very humane way of getting rid of any pest in your yard. Contact Animal Control at 281-478-7274.

3. How many dogs or cats are allowed at one residence?: A total of 3 cats and dogs are allowed for each single residence. That could be two cats and one dog, or two dogs and one cat or any combination thereof, but no more than a total of three are allowed.

4. Is the keeping of livestock allowed in Deer Park?: Pigs and hogs shall not be kept under any circumstances within the city. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, own, maintain or possess any livestock within the city closer than 150 feet to the exterior limits of any dwelling, unless the area involved is greater than five acres. To keep such animal, the area of open land available to the animal must exceed one-half acre per horse and two acres per head of any other kind of livestock. There shall be an exception for four-hour residential birthday parties and permitted fairs, carnivals and circuses. (Ordinance No. 3240)

5. Am I required to license my dog or cat?: Persons owning, keeping or having in their possession a dog or cat six months of age or older are required to obtain an annual license from the Humane Department. Such license shall be obtained between January 1 and April 1 of each year, at a cost of $10 per animal. If the license is not obtained until after April 1, the cost shall be $15. The additional fee provided for in this section shall not apply to dogs or cats brought into the city after April 1, provided a license for such dog or cat is obtained within 30 days after such dog's or cat's arrival in the city.
This rule does not apply to dogs duly and properly trained to aid or assist physically disabled persons when any such dogs are actually being used by such persons for the purpose of aiding or assisting such person in going from place to place.

6. Are residents allowed to keep chickens and other fowl within the city limits?: According to Sec. 14-27 of the City of Deer Park Code of Ordinances - No person shall keep or possess on any lot upon which such person resides more than ten fowl at any one time, and all structures or enclosures used for the housing or keeping of fowl and all runs and fenced yards devoted exclusively to the use of raising fowl shall be of such size that no more than one fowl is kept per ten square feet of such pens, houses, runs or yards. All fowl shall be kept within such enclosures at all times.
All enclosures and buildings in which any fowl is kept or permitted to remain in within the city shall be kept in reasonably clean and sanitary conditions and shall be disinfected and deodorized at least one a week.