Section
90.01 Adopting of state laws, supplemental
90.02 Definitions
90.03 Animals running at large
90.04 Disturbing the peace; loud noises
90.05 Cruelty to animals
90.06 Care of impounded animals
90.07 Notice of impoundment; impounding fees
90.08 Inoculation and tags
90.09 Animal bites
90.10 Animals - removal of excrement
90.11 Keeping animals other than domesticated pets
90.12 Keeping of bees and inconveniences to others
90.13 Keeping of dogs and cats
90.14 Prohibited at large; responsibility of owner
90.99 Penalty
For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Any animal, other than man, which may be affected by rabies.
OWNER. Any person who shelters, harbors, feeds, encourages or permits an animal to remain at, near or about his premises or living quarters shall be deemed the owner of keeper of such animal and responsible therefor.
(Ord. 504, passed 1-3-83)
(A) It shall be unlawful for any owner or keeper to permit any animal to run at large within the city. Any animal found upon any public street, sidewalk, alley, parkway or any unenclosed place shall be deemed running at large, unless said animal is firmly held on a leash or is in an enclosed vehicle. Any animal which is found upon the private premises of any person other than the owner or keeper of that animal shall be deemed running at large unless firmly held on a leash or in an enclosed vehicle and upon the owner of the property’s permission.
(B) Any person inconvenienced or injured, or who may be in danger of being injured, either in person or property, by reason of the unlawful running at large in the city of any animal contrary to this chapter, or upon whose property the animal has been running at large (whether or not that person is in danger of aforesaid injury), may capture that animal and drive the animal to the county pound.
(Ord. 504, passed 1-3-83) Penalty, see § 90.99
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