(A) The keeping of any companion, working or sport animal in a manner or in the numbers as to constitute a public nuisance is hereby prohibited.
(B) For the purposes of this section, a PUBLIC NUISANCE shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) The keeping of any companion, working or sport animal that causes unsightly litter or foul or offensive odors of any animal which remain upon or emanate from the property of the owner;
(2) The keeping of any companion, sport or working animal which frequently is at large, including any animal that habitually or repeatedly chases, snaps at, attacks or barks at pedestrians, joggers, animals walked on a leash, bicycles or other vehicles;
(3) The keeping, possession or harboring of any companion, sport or working animal which is dangerous to persons or property;
(4) Allowing or permitting a companion, working or sport animal to damage the property of anyone other than its owner, including, but not limited to, turning over garbage containers or damaging gardens, flowers or vegetables, or defecating upon the property of another; and/or
(5) Failing to confine a female dog or cat while in heat in a secure enclosure in a manner that will prevent the animal from coming into physical contact with a male of its species; provided, this section shall not be construed to prohibit the intentional breeding of animals within a securely enclosed area on the premises of the owner of the animal which is being bred.
(C) The owner may be issued a citation after sufficient investigation by the Animal Control Officer that an animal has created a nuisance as set forth by this section and may be instructed to confine the animal as provided in § 93.04 of the chapter.
(Prior Code, § 1.05) Penalty, see § 93.99