Community Ordinances Area Dog Parks In 2016, the City enclosed an area of Aquatore Park that serves as an off-leash dog area. Off-leash parks in the area include: • Aquatore Park Swanson Dog Park 9191 Lincoln Street Blaine • Bunker Hills Park 550 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW Andover
• Locke County Park 840 71st Avenue NE Fridley • Rice Creek OffLeash Dog Area 5959 Lexington Avenue Shoreview
Animals found at large will be seized by an Animal Control Officer and impounded. Call 763-785-6168 for the current impound facility. Contact a community service officer at 763-427-1212 or call 911 for animal-related complaints.
Clean Up After Your Pets Under City ordinance, pet owners are required to clean up after their dogs. Pet owners must carry a plastic bag or some other means of picking up after their pet whenever they are off their own property.
Block Parties Block parties are permitted without special permit. However, residents should be aware of several important issues. Selling or dispensing of beer requires a temporary beer license, which must be approved by the city. Residents may not barricade or block off streets and must be conscientious of loud music and impact to surrounding neighbors. The City’s noise ordinance restricts noisy parties and gatherings. Contact the Blaine Police Department for more information.
Animals Number and Types A resident may own up to three domestic pets of any one type over six months of age. A domestic pet is defined as a dog, cat, bird, or other common house pet. Non-domesticated, wild animals are not permitted. Domestic farm animals, including cattle, horses, snakes, sheep, goats, and domesticated birds are only permitted in agricultural (AG) and farm residential (FR) zoning districts. Hogs (pot-bellied pigs) are not permitted within any zoning district. Private or Commercial Kennel If a resident owns or boards more than three adult domestic pets, a kennel license is required. Kennels are not permitted in single family (R-1, R-2, and R-3) zoning. Cats Cat licensing is not required. There is no ordinance on stray cats in the City of Blaine. Leash Law Dogs in the City of Blaine must be on a leash and under control while off the owner’s property. Dog License All dogs six months or older are required to be licensed. A license can be obtained at Blaine City Hall for $10. The owner must provide evidence that the dog has been vaccinated for rabies. Dog licenses must be renewed by April 30 and are good for two years. Barking Dog It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, or harbor any dog considered a barking dog. By definition a barking dog is any dog that barks, bays, cries, howls, or makes any other noise continuously and/or incessantly for a period of 10 minutes or barks intermittently for 30 minutes or more at any time either day or night. Contact the Blaine Police Department or Community Standards for more information. Dog Enclosures (Kennel) Dog enclosures are only permitted in rear yards. Dog enclosures must be located at least 30 feet from the side property line and 10 feet from the rear lot line. All enclosures must be screened from adjacent property. Dog enclosures must also be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Contact community standards or the Blaine Police Department for more information.
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