Greenwood v. City of North Salt Lake

STEWART, Justice:

Plaintiffs appeal from a trial court decision holding § 13-20-16 of the North Salt Lake City Animal Control Ordinance constitutional.

The ordinance, which was adopted in January 1987, imposes special licensing, confinement, muzzling, and insurance requirements for dogs classified as “fierce, dangerous, or vicious.” The ordinance defines the term “vicious animal” in subsection E and enumerates certain breeds of dogs which by their “unique hereditary characteristics, owner training or instruction, or mistreatment, have a propensity to be vicious.” Included in this list are…