Town of Londonderry, Vermont

Notice of Ordinance Adoption

The Town of Londonderry Selectboard hereby gives notice pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 1972(a)(1) that on October 5, 2026, the Board voted to amend the Ordinance Regulating Dogs and Wolf Hybrids.

In summary, the Ordinance Regulating Dogs and Wolf Hybrids amendment regulates the keeping of dogs and wolf hybrids and to provide for their leashing, muzzling, restraint, impoundment and destruction, to protect the public health and safety of the Town and preserve the quiet enjoyment of residents' homes and properties, by further defining and clarify the penalties and waivers for each offense.   This amendment supersedes the prior Dog Ordinance. 

The complete text of the Ordinance Regulating Dogs and Wolf Hybrids can be examined here or at the Londonderry Town Clerk’s office, 100 Old School Street, South Londonderry, VT 05155. Questions or comments regarding this proposed ordinance can be directed to Town Administrator Aileen Tulloch by phone at 802-824-3356, by email at townadmin@londonderryvt.gov, or by US Mail at 100 Old School Street, South Londonderry, VT 05155.

Unless a petition is filed as described below, the Ordinance shall become effective 60 days after the date of its adoption. Notice is hereby given of the right to petition for a permissive referendum vote on this ordinance at an annual or special meeting as provided for in 24 V.S.A 1973.  Such petition for a permissive referendum must be signed by not less than five (5) percent of the qualified voters of the Town of Londonderry and shall be presented to the Selectboard or the Town Clerk within forty-four (44) days following the date of adoption.