(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to cause a dog or cat to reside on property where a custodian of the animal does not reside or currently operate a business so that the animal is attended to on a regular basis.
(b) In the event any person violates this section, the ACD may immediately issue a summons for such person to appear in municipal court within ten days to answer such charges. After such notice and hearing, the ACD, may seize and dispose of the animal. In the event the owner of the animal is unknown or after reasonable diligence the owner cannot be located, the ACD, in accordance with article IX of this chapter, may remove the animal and dispose of the animal in accordance with article IX of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 3-16; Ord. of 8-24-2010)