A. It is unlawful for any owner or other keeper of a dog or other animal to fail to exercise proper care and control of such animal to prevent it from becoming a nuisance. A nuisance includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Frequent, continuous or untimely barking;
2. Molesting passersby;
3. Chasing vehicles;
4. Attacking other domestic animals;
5. Trespassing upon public or private property in such a manner as to damage the property; or
6. Defecating on public or private property of another when the defecation is not immediately removed by the keeper of the animal.
B. For the purposes of this section, "molesting" is defined as placing a person in fear of imminent physical injury without provocation, such fear being reasonable under the circumstances or when the animal shows a propensity to bite people.
C. It is unlawful for any owner or the keeper of an animal to fail to provide such animal with sufficient and wholesome food and water, proper shelter and protection to prevent discomfort, veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering, or humane care and treatment.
D. It is unlawful for any animal to ride or be parked in any vehicle unless restrained in such a fashion to prevent the animal from extending beyond the confine of the vehicle or from posing a danger to pedestrians.
E. It is unlawful for any person to carry an animal on any external part of a vehicle unless the animal is protected from falling from the vehicle.
F. It is unlawful for any individual, individuals or family residing in a single household or residence within the boundaries of the city to own, keep or possess more than three (3) dogs. (Ord. 1308, 2022; Ord. 516 § 3, 1988)