(A) An officer of the city, or any citizen, may initiate a municipal court proceeding to determine whether any cattle, horses, sheep, goats, poultry, pigeons, doves and rabbits including reptiles, exotic and wild by nature animals are a “nuisance,” “potentially dangerous” or “dangerous” by filing a complaint with municipal court prosecutor.
(B) Upon the issuance of summons and notice to the owner, and upon the conclusion of a hearing, the judge of the municipal court is authorized to enter a finding on the complaint and, if finding that the animal in question is a “nuisance,” “potentially dangerous” or “dangerous”, may order:
(1) The payment of court costs and fines allowed by law;
(2) The installation of fencing, restraints or enclosures in such a manner to provide the degree of protection warranted by the danger presented;
(3) The owner to obtain a policy of liability insurance in the amount deemed necessary to protect the public from any injuries inflicted on the public by the dangerous animal;
(4) The removal of the animal from the city limits; and
(5) The confiscation and/or destruction of the animals.
(Ord. 2009-10, passed 5-18-09)