HUMANE TREATMENT

§ 90.095 CRUELTY TO ANIMALS PROHIBITED.

   No person shall cruelly treat any animal in the city in any way. Any person who inhumanely beats, underfeeds, overloads or abandons any animal shall be deemed guilty of a violation of this section.

(Prior Code, § 90.095) (Ord. 2017-005, passed 2-27-2017) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 90.096 NUMBER OF ANIMALS TO BE KEPT.

   No person shall keep or maintain more than a total of three dogs and cats within the corporate limits of the city; provided, however, that, this shall not apply to a licensed kennel, licensed pet shop, licensed veterinarian, licensed veterinarian hospital or authorized rescue facility.

(Prior Code, § 90.096) (Ord. 2017-005, passed 2-27-2017) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 90.097 ADEQUATE HOUSING REQUIRED.

   Adequate separate space and housing used for more than three animals shall be subject to inspection

at reasonable times and hours by the Health Officer or the Animal Control and Welfare Officer.

(Prior Code, § 90.097) (Ord. 2017-005, passed 2-27-2017)

§ 90.098 BREEDING OF ANIMALS; LIMITATION ON NUMBER.

   (A)   No person, firm or corporation shall keep or maintain any animals for breeding or food purposes within the corporate limits of the city without the consent in writing of all property owners and persons living within 800 feet each way from the place where it is proposed to breed such animals.

   (B)   No person shall keep more than one adult male and one adult female, plus their offspring. Fish, fowl and animals kept for scientific or educational purposes shall be exempt from this limitation.

(Prior Code, § 90.098) (Ord. 2017-005, passed 2-27-2017) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 90.099 HOUSING AND SANITATION REQUIREMENTS.

   Every owner shall provide animals with adequate space and housing and shall keep the same in a clean and sanitary condition and free from filth, offal or other refuse.

(Prior Code, § 90.099) (Ord. 2017-005, passed 2-27-2017) Penalty, see § 10.99