Dead dogs, cats and smaller animals will be removed from any public way or public property by the city upon notice to the Police Department of the existence of such dead animal. Large animals such as horses, ponies, cows, etc., shall be immediately and properly disposed of by the owner. Any dead animal or fowl on private property shall be immediately and properly disposed of by the property owner and it shall be unlawful for any person to allow a dead animal to remain on any premises in his legal possession or under his control.
(1989 Code, § 3-6) Penalty, see § 3-91 et seq.