(A) It is a public nuisance for any dog to:
(1) Threaten people or property specifically including livestock, other dogs or pets;
(2) Damage or destroy property;
(3) Be abandoned or deserted by its owner;
(4) Run at large and not be restrained as required by this chapter;
(5) Chase vehicles in public streets, ways or parks;
(6) Cause annoyance to any person by prolonged barking, howling, yelping or other means;
(7) Deposit or buildup of excreta or waste material on any public walk, recreation area or private property;
(8) Be an unconfined female dog or other animal in heat (estrus);
(9) Not be vaccinated as required by this chapter; or
(10) Be owned, kept or maintained without a current license as required by this chapter.
(B) It is unlawful for any person to own, harbor, keep or maintain any such nuisance dog. Any such nuisance dog may be taken up and impounded by the Animal Control Officer or any law enforcement officer. Any person aggrieved by a nuisance may file a complaint with the Animal Control Officer alleging a violation of this section.
(C) All female dogs or other animals in heat (estrus) shall be kept in a confined area not accessible to male animals which may be running at large.
(D) A dog owner shall be responsible for the immediate removal of any excreta or waste material deposited or built up by his or her dog on any public walk, recreation area or private property. It shall be unlawful for the owner to fail to dispose of the excreta in a sanitary manner. A dog owner may not allow a dog to deposit waste material on public property except in designated areas.
(Ord. 2005-01, passed 11-8-2004) Penalty, see § 90.999