A. A problem animal is one that:
1. Bites or viciously attacks any other animal;
2. Nips, seizes, or bites any human being without provocation, causing only minimal harm; or
3. Harasses any human being or other animal without provocation, but lacks the apparent intent or commitment to inflict serious injury.
B. Any animal charged with being a problem animal shall be impounded at the city shelter or placed under confinement by the owner until a verdict is reached.
C. If convicted, the owner of such animal shall be required to confine their pet indoors or in an enclosed pen or kennel, or leashed in such a manner as to prevent contact with any person or animal. The owner of such an animal will also be subject to a fine of not less than $50.00 for the first offense, and $100.00 for each subsequent offense.
D. Repeat offenders are those problem animals convicted of more than two violations, described in subsection A of this section, during the life of the animal. See Section 7.04.120 for provisions dealing with repeat offenders.
(Ord. 526 §6(part), 2017).