It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or allow to be kept, or suffer or permit any dog to habitually bark, whine, howl, or make loud or unusual noises in such a manner as to disturb the peace and quiet of those surrounding or in the vicinity of such premises or of such dog.
(a) “Disturbs the peace and quiet” shall include, but is not limited to, the Animal Control Officer’s or City’s receipt of three or more written, signed complaints regarding the same animal over a ten day period describing such barking, whining or noises.
(b) Upon receipt of such complaints, the Animal Control Officer may investigate the barking, whining or noise and issue a warning or citation as necessary.
(c) A violation of this Chapter also may be abated as a public nuisance under Chapter 10.36.
(32-12/92 § 10.07.010)