A. Declaration Of Public Nuisance: It shall be unlawful to keep or harbor any dog which, by frequent, regular, habitual, or continued barking, yelping, or howling, shall cause serious annoyance to the surrounding neighborhood. Such action is a violation of this chapter and is also hereby declared a public nuisance.
B. Remedial Action By Police: The animal control officer or a Bettendorf police officer shall have the authority to use all reasonable means to abate such nuisance, including, but not limited to, requiring that the owner or custodian make bona fide efforts to quiet the dog and impoundment of the dog if the owner or custodian is absent from the premises. If the dog is impounded, the officer shall attempt to locate and notify the absent owner or custodian by any reasonable means as soon as possible. (2008 Code § 5-11)