The City contracts with 4-Paws Animal Control to assist in enforcing ordinances regulating animals within the Community.

• All dogs 16 weeks of age or older within the City must be licensed annually. Dog license fee is $10 and may be obtained at the Savage Police Department, from 4-Paws Animal Control or from some veterinarians if located in Savage. Rabies vaccination documentation is required.
• No more than three dogs/cats are allowed per household.
  
• Animals running at large may be impounded by any animal control officer/warden or police officer.
• Habitual Barking: It is unlawful for any person to keep or harbor a dog, which habitually barks or cries. Habitual barking is defined as barking, crying or howling for repeated intervals of at least three (3) minutes with less than one (1) minute of interruption. Such barking must also be audible off of the owner or caretaker’s premises.
• It is unlawful for any animal to damage lawn, garden, or other property, whether or not the owner has knowledge of the damage. Any animal covered by this subdivision may be impounded as provided in this Section or a complaint may be issued by anyone aggrieved by an animal under this Section, against the owner of the animal for prosecution under this Section.
• The owner of any animal or person having the custody or control of any animal shall be responsible for cleaning up any feces of the animal and disposing of such feces in a sanitary manner whether on their own property, on the property of others or on public property. Any person violating this section may be charged with a misdemeanor pursuant to this section.
• Whenever an animal aggressively approaches or bites any human being or domestic animal, such animal shall immediately be quarantined for at least ten (10) days.
• Dogs shall not be located in parks unless they are leashed or inside a motor vehicle.

Please contact the Savage Police Department at 952.882.2600 with complaints relating to habitual barking. Running at large and damage to property calls shall be directed to 4–Paws Animal Control at 952.894.9065. Calls to the Police or Animal Control should be made at the time the violation is occurring.

The following curfew restrictions apply to public streets, alleys, parks, playgrounds, or other public buildings, places of amusement, entertainment, refreshment, or vacant lot.

 

Age	Restricted Time
Under the age of 12 years	Sun. - Thurs., 9 p.m. - 5 a.m. the following day Fri. or Sat., 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. the following day
12, 13, or 14 years of age	Sun. - Thurs., 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. the following day Fri. or Sat., 11 p.m. - 5 a.m. the following day
15, 16, 17 years of age	Sun. - Thurs., 11 p.m. - 5 a.m. the following day Sat. or Sun., 12:01 a.m. - 5 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the event that the Police Department responds to a false security alarm, the following fees will be charged:

• 1st & 2nd false alarm= no fee
• 3rd-5th false alarm=$50
• 6th & 7th false alarm=$100
• 8th & 9th false alarm=$250
• Tenth and over false alarm=$500

*Per calendar year.

The following are examples of nuisances and should be reported to Code Enforcement by calling 952.882.2600:

• Accumulation of manure, rubbish, garbage, junk, debris, decayed food or matter or other waste that causes offensive odors, unsightly conditions or excessive manifestation of insects to the discomfort and annoyance of adjacent property owners or the public
• Depositing or burning leaves, trash, lawn clippings or other material in the streets, alleys or gutters
• Depositing snow or ice, removed from private property, onto a public street, alley, sidewalk or trail
• Outdoor storage or accumulation of junk including, but not limited to parts of machinery or motor vehicles, metal, appliances, building materials,
• Outdoor storage of junk vehicles
• Structures or part of structures which because of fire, wind or other natural disaster or deterioration is no longer habitable as a dwelling or its original purpose
• Any other material or equipment that may cause blight or an unsightly neighborhood condition.

Parking on City streets is prohibited between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. on any day, except as may be allowed specifically by designated signage or by permit. Tickets will be issued for violations. The reasons for these restrictions are aesthetics, public safety and the need for efficient snow removal, street sweeping and street repair.  A resident may request a parking variance by contacting the Savage Police Department at 952.882.2600.

Recreational Vehicle Parking

• A recreational vehicle is any vehicle designed for sport, amusement or recreation regardless of whether it is eligible to be licensed for street or highway uses. It includes, but is not limited to campers, pickup campers, tent trailers, motor homes, boats and trailers, snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, go karts, dune buggies, motorcycles, mini-bikes, scooters and dirt bikes
• No more than 3 recreational vehicles that are in good repair and currently licensed may be parked as follows:
  • In rear or side yard provided a 5-foot setback from property lines is maintained except when screened from adjacent property by a 90% opaque screening fence and provided the area is kept free of weeds and mowed regularly
• During seasonal use recreational vehicles may be located on a hard surfaced driveway provided that is:
  • Located completely on owner's property
  • Does not obstruct a sidewalk or trail
  • Does not protrude into public right-of-way
  • Limited to 2 RVs on driveway
• Recreational vehicles parked outside of an enclosed building may not exceed 34-feet in length except as follows:
  • RV is not parked for a period exceeding eight (8) hours
  • Allowed by a conditional use permit issued by the City Council

• Passenger automobiles and recreational vehicles are permitted to be advertised "For Sale" within a residential area provided the vehicle is owned by the property owner where the vehicle is parked and is currently licensed, operable and parked entirely on a hard surfaced driveway
• Commercially licensed vehicles cannot be parked within a residential district and advertised "For Sale"
• Vehicles for sale on street is prohibited

The operation of snowmobiles is allowed on designated trails within City limits. A designated snowmobile trail is a trail that is maintained by a snowmobile club recognized by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. More than 24 miles of trails in Savage are maintained by Scott County Sno-Trails Inc. and supported by the Savage Sno-Pacers. Snowmobiles are allowed on designated trails when in compliance with other ordinances. More information.

It shall be unlawful for any person(s) to host an event or gathering at any residence, premise or public or private property where alcoholic beverages are present and underage persons may also be present if:

• The person hosting the event or gathering knows or reasonably should know that the underage person(s) may or does consume alcohol and/or possesses alcohol with the intent to consume it; and
• The person fails to take reasonable steps to prevent the possession or consumption by the underage person(s).

Violation of the ordinance is a misdemeanor. A person who hosts an event or gathering does not have to be present at the event or gathering to be criminally responsible.

The Urban Forest Shade Tree Manual manual provides information on tree preservation within the City.  The manual is divided into sections with information for residents and builders/developers.  For additional information, please contact Public Works at 952.224.3400.

Savage City Code Section 97.03 prohibits weeds which have gone or are about to go to seed and the growth of turf grass to a height greater than ten inches.  Property owners who receive notice of a violation are given 7 days to eradicate the weeds and/or cut the grass.  If an owner fails to comply, the City will take action to bring the property in compliance and all costs incurred will be assessed and affixed to the property’s taxes.  To report a tall grass or weed issue, please contact Public Works at 952.224.3400 or submit an on-line code violation reporting form.