§ 90.06 ABANDONMENT.

   No person shall abandon any animal on any public place, including the right-of-way of any public highway, or upon the property of another within the town.

(Ord. 9, 1992, passed 10-14-1992)  Penalty, see § 90.99

§ 90.07 DISTURBING THE PEACE.

   It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, harbor, or shelter any animal to suffer or permit such animal to bark, howl, or otherwise interfere with or disturb the peace, quiet, dignity, and tranquility of any home or neighborhood.

(Ord. 9, 1992, passed 10-14-1992)  Penalty, see § 90.99

§ 90.08 RESTRICTION ON THE NUMBER OF CATS AND DOGS IN A SINGLE RESIDENCE.

   (A)   No more than three dogs or three cats (except in the case of littermates less than six months of age) shall be kept, harbored, raised, or possessed at any single residence, location, or premises within the town except where such keeping, harboring, raising, or possessing is incidental to the operation of a licensed animal hospital, or a kennel properly licensed by the Township Trustee. The keeping, harboring, raising, or possessing of more than said number of such dogs or cats, except where same is incidental to the animal hospital or kennel, is declared a nuisance and dangerous to the public health, safety, and welfare. In addition to the penalties provided for this section, any person violating this section may be ordered to abate the nuisance.

   (B)   This section shall be effective from and after its passage.

(Ord. 3-2003, passed 2-26-2003)  Penalty, see § 90.99

§ 90.09 EFFECTIVE DATE.

   Sections 90.01 through 90.07 shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law.

(Ord. 9, 1992, passed 10-14-1992)

§ 90.99 PENALTY.

   (A)   Any person violating any provision of this chapter, for which no other penalty is provided shall be subject to the penalty provisions of § 10.99.

   (B)   Any person violating any provision of §§ 90.01 through 90.07 for the first time, shall be given a written warning thereof by the Animal Warden or other law enforcement officers of the town. Any subsequent violation of §§ 90.01 through 90.07, of any kind, shall constitute an infraction and subject such person to a fine of $25, in addition to all other fees and costs imposed by §§ 90.01 through 90.07.

   (C)   Any person violating § 90.08 shall be subject to a fine of $25 for each day such violation occurs or is permitted to occur. In addition to the foregoing penalty, any person violating § 90.08 shall also pay all expenses including shelter, food, boarding, and veterinary expenses as may be required to enforce § 90.08.

(Ord. 9, 1992, passed 10-14-1992; Ord. 3-2003, passed 2-26-2003)