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ORDINANCE NO. 1143 SERIES 1994 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF PIT BULLS. WHEREAS, C.R.S. S31-15-40I(I) (m) authorizes the City to prohibit, regulate and control the keeping of animals within the City; and WHEREAS, pits bulls are powerful animals which often give no warning prior to attack and such attacks by pit bulls are often more severe and more frequent than attacks by other breeds of dogs and are likely to result in serious bodily injury or death; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the regulation and prohibition of pit bulls within the City is desirable; and WHEREAS, the adoption of this ordinance is necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO: Section 1. Section 6.02.010 of Title 6 of the Louisville Municipal Code is hereby amended by the addition of new subsections I, J and K to read as follows: 6.02.010 Definitions. I. Pit Bull. Any dog that is an American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or any dog displaying the majority of physical traits of anyone (1) or more of the above breeds, or any dog exhibiting those distinguishing characteristics which substantially conform to the standards established by the American Kennel Club (A.K.C.) or United Kennel Club (U.K.C.) for any of the above breeds. The A.K.C. and U.K.C. standards for the above breeds shall be. on file at the Louisville Department of Public Safety. '" J. Secure enclosure. An enclosure possessing secure sides, possessing a top and a bottom permanently attached to the sides, or sides embedded into the ground not less than one (1) foot deep, except for a door for removal of the animal. The enclosure must be of such material, and be so constructed, 1