Sandy council raises household dog limit from two to three
April 21, 2020, 5:15 p.m. · Online meeting (Sandy City Council, 10000 Centennial Parkway)
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, adopted an Animal Services Code ordinance letting a household keep three dogs without a hobby license and directed staff to bring a matching Land Use Code change to the Planning Commission. The vote was 7-0. The council also heard a state COVID-19 legislation summary and a mayor's update on testing.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Consent calendar: Arbor Day proclamation and approval of April 7 and April 14 minutes | Approved · 7-0 |
| Animal Services Code changes (Ordinance 20-01) | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Summary of state special session COVID-19 legislation
Discussed
Deputy Mayor Evelyn Everton summarized the legislation passed in the state special session on COVID-19. It was informational and no vote was taken.
Item 2-4 · Other
Consent calendar: Arbor Day proclamation and approval of April 7 and April 14 minutes
Approved · 7-0
The council approved the Arbor Day proclamation and two sets of earlier minutes together. The minutes do not record a mover or seconder.
Item 5 · City code
Animal Services Code changes (Ordinance 20-01)
Approved · 7-0
The ordinance raises the number of dogs allowed per residence without a hobby license from two to three, clarifies leash requirements and widens the definition of qualified rescue organizations. Animal Services Director Ian Williams supported three dogs, possibly four, but cautioned against an unlimited number. Council Member Cyndi Sharkey clarified that the motion was for three dogs. No one spoke in public comment. The motion also directed staff to pursue a conforming Land Use Code amendment through the Planning Commission.
- Dog limit without hobby license: two → three
What residents said
Dog limit per householdCOVID-19 testing
No citizen comments were made at the 6:00 p.m. time certain. No public comment on the animal ordinance.