(A) The introduction, possession or maintenance of any animal; or allowing of any animal to be in violation of this chapter is, in addition to being a misdemeanor, declared to be a public nuisance.
(B) The Animal Control Officer and his or her deputy are empowered and authorized to abate the public nuisance by any means reasonable, including, but not limited to, the impounding of the animal in an appropriate shelter, the taking of the animal by humane means for impoundment, or the destruction of the animal or animals involved.
(Ord. 2007-3, passed 7-16-2007) Penalty, see § 90.999