(a) No person shall keep or harbor any dog within the Municipality which, by frequent and habitual barking, howling or yelping, creates unreasonably loud and disturbing noises of such a character, intensity and duration as to disturb the peace, quiet and good order of the Municipality. Any person who shall allow any dog habitually to remain, be lodged or fed within any dwelling, building, yard or enclosure, which he occupies or owns, shall be considered as harboring such dog.
(b) (1) Whoever violates subsection (a) is guilty of barking or howling dog(s).
(2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b)(3), barking or howling dog(s) is a minor misdemeanor.
(3) If the offender previously has pleaded guilty to or been convicted of barking or howling dog(s), each subsequent offense is a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. (Ord. 2820. Passed 9-8-08.)