(A) A public nuisance animal shall mean and include any animal that:
(1) Is repeatedly found at large;
(2) Damages the property of anyone other than the owner;
(3) Has been deemed vicious by prior finding of a court;
(4) Attacks without provocation;
(5) Excessively makes disturbing noises, including but not limited to continued and repeated howling, barking, whining, or other utterances causing unreasonable disturbance or discomfort to neighbors or others in close proximity to the premises where the animal is kept which is not being controlled by the animal owner;
(6) Creates unsanitary conditions or offensive and objectionable odors in enclosures or surroundings and thereby creates unreasonable disturbance or discomfort to neighbors or others in close proximity to the premises where the animal is kept which is not being controlled by the animal owner; or
(7) Is not being kept in conformity with town zoning ordinances.
(B) A person whose animal is deemed a public nuisance animal violates this section and may be fined up to $1,500 per animal. Any such public nuisance animal may be impounded and the owner or possessor charged for a violation of this chapter.
(Ord. 01-21-2020-1, passed 1-21-20)
Editor's note: Zoning requirements are in a separate publication.