(A) Generally. Owners of animals must keep such animals under control so that they do not cause loud or unreasonable noises which are disturbing to people in their homes and in the normal use of their property. A dog barking for 15 minutes shall be deemed to be unreasonable noise for the purposes of this subchapter.
(B) Written complaint. No township police official, animal enforcement officer or other responsible Codes Enforcement Official shall issue a citation under this section unless the township is in receipt of a written complaint signed by a property owner or occupant prior to the incident forming the basis for the citation. Written complaints shall be deemed confidential records of the township, unless the matter is considered at hearing before a court or magistrate.
(C) Written warning. No township police official, animal enforcement officer or other responsible Codes Enforcement Official shall issue a citation under this section unless a written warning has first been mailed by first class mail to the owner of the property on which the animal is kept.
(Ord. 617, passed 3-18-1998) Penalty, see § 90.99