(a) No person shall keep or harbor any dog or dogs within the Municipality which, by frequent and habitual barking, howling or yelping, creates unreasonably loud and disturbing noises of such a character, intensity and duration as to disturb the peace, quiet and good order of the Municipality. Any person who shall allow any dog or dogs habitually to remain, be lodged or fed within any dwelling, building or yard or enclosure, which he occupies or owns, shall be considered as harboring a dog or dogs.
(b) Any police officer or person appointed by the Mayor shall have the authority to impound any dog or dogs which, by loud and frequent or habitual barking, howling, or yelping, shall cause annoyance or disturbance to the residents, or any dog or dogs found running at large, contrary to the provisions of this section. Dogs so impounded, if licensed, shall be returned to their owners, and if not licensed, shall be delivered to the County Dog Warden.
(Ord. 4788. Passed 5-12-75.)
(c) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.