(A) Registration.
(1) Registration of animals with the city is required.
(2) Annual registration renewal. Between July 1 and July 31 of each year, the owner or keeper of an animal shall renew the animal’s city registration and pay an annual registration fee.
(3) Registration fees:
(a) Intact animals will be five dollars annually.
(b) Spay or neuter animals will be three dollars annually.
(B) Required permits. Full time residents (people residing within the city limits over 90 days within a 12 month period) shall register the following animals and activities with the city and shall be in violation of this chapter if found to be harboring these animals or conducting activities specified below without obtaining a city permit.
(1) Owners of multiple animals shall be required to obtain an annual city-issued multiple animal site permit.
(2) Owners of dogs trained as guard dogs used on commercial properties shall register their guard dogs annually with the city and obtain a city-issued guard dog permit.
(3) Owners and keepers of canine hybrids shall register their animals with the city annually and obtain an annual city-issued canine hybrid permit.
(4) Owners and keepers of wild and/or exotic animals, including wolves and coyotes, shall register their animals with the city annually and obtain a city-issued wild or exotic animal permit.
(5) Owners of dogs determined to be dangerous or potentially-dangerous dogs are required to apply for an annual permit in order to keep the dog within city limits.
(6) Owners of dogs determined to be a nuisance because the dog has been at large or without a leash resulting in citations issued by either the Code Enforcement Officer or animal control authority a minimum of three times; complaints about uncontrolled barking, whining, or howling; unsanitary conditions; nuisance odors from animal waste; or a dog that has damaged private or public property.
(7) Animal service providers shall apply for an annual animal service provider permit.
(8) Organizations holding dog shows, training events, or other approved events for dogs or other animals shall apply for a city permit for each event.
(Ord. 131, passed 1-4-2012; Am. Ord. 134, passed 7-25-2012; Am. Ord. 179, passed 6-5-2019)