POSSESSION OF PIGS RESTRICTED.
Madison General Ordinances § 23.525
in effect23.525 - POSSESSION OF PIGS RESTRICTED.
No person, firm or corporation shall keep, harbor or have in their possession, custody or control any pig, hog, boar or swine anywhere within the limits of the City of Madison except under the following circumstances:
(a) Within the confines of an event for which a park event permit, neighborhood association park event permit, or any other permit for activities taking place within a City park has been issued by the City, if the presence of the animal is noted as a condition of issuance of the permit.
(b) Within the confines of an event for which a street use permit or neighborhood block party permit has been issued under Sec. 10.056, MGO, if the presence of the animal is noted as a condition of approval of the permit.
(c) A dwelling unit is permitted to house one (1) pig, hog, boar or swine in the City if the owner complies with all of the following requirements:
1. The animal must be less than twenty-four (24) inches tall at the shoulder.
2. The owner must be able to provide written proof from a licensed veterinarian that the animal weighs less than three hundred (300) pounds.
3. The owner must be able to provide written proof from a licensed veterinarian that the animal is current with all vaccination requirements.
4. A microchip must be placed in the animal so that the animal can be easily identified. The microchip must contain the name, address and telephone number of the owner and the name of the animal.
5. The owner must be able to provide written proof from a licensed veterinarian that the animal has been be spayed or neutered prior to reaching one (1) year of age. Animals that are residing within the City as of the date of adoption of this ordinance must be spayed or neutered within six (6) months.
6. The owner must register for a Wisconsin State Premise License as required under Wisconsin Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Administrative Code Chapter 17.
7. When off the owner's property the animal must be leashed at all times. The leash must be attached to a secure collar or harness that is of sufficient strength to restrain the animal. The leash shall be no longer than six (6) feet in total length and must be secured by and under the direct control and supervision of an individual at all times.
(Cr. by ORD-18-00058, 6-15-18; Am. by ORD-23-00086, 10-2-23)
Source: City of Madison, Wisconsin, Madison General Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wi/madison/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORMAWIVOIICH20--31_CH23OFAGPUPO_23.525POPIREFetched: 11/1/2026