§ 3-26. Animal nuisance.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any animal to engage in any of the acts listed below which annoys or disturbs the rights and privileges common to the general public or enjoyment of private property on more than one occasion:

(1)

Enters or turns over garbage containers.

(2)

Walks and/or sleeps on vehicles.

(3)

Habitually or continuously roams or is found on the property of another.

(4)

Creates unsanitary conditions that are offensive to sight and/or smell.

(5)

Habitually or continuously barks, howls, or whines in an excessive manner (one or more times per minute, each minute during a ten-minute period).

(6)

Is a dangerous animal as determined by the animal control officer.

(7)

Is diseased or dangerous to the health of the general public.

(8)

Is housed or restrained less than 15 feet from a public street, road, or sidewalk and poses a threat to the general safety, health, or welfare of the general public.

(b)

Animal nuisance complaints shall not be anonymous. The complainant must be identified and must provide a signed written statement of complaint that identifies the offending animal and its owner (if known) including dates and times of offenses against the complainant. Upon receipt of such, the animal control officer will investigate to determine that a violation of the nuisance ordinance has occurred. Upon determination of such, the owner of the animal shall be issued a written warning to abate the nuisance. If the owner fails to do such, he/she may be fined as per the animal control ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2010-03, 2-9-2010)