Approved by City leaders on December 13, 2007, the revised Chapter 5 Ordinance institutes a permitting process for variety of animal related concerns. Effective March 1^st, 2008, there will be new permits governing areas like animal related businesses as well as residential pet concerns like litter permits, excess animals, livestock and cat colonies. Permits related to intact or unsterilized animals will not go into affect until January 1^st, 2009. The complete Chapter 5 ordinance and Animal Care Services fee structure (including permit fees) can be viewed at: www.sanantonio.gov/animalcare/chapter5.asp.