(A) Disturbing peace and quiet. No person owning, operating, having charge of, or occupying, any building or premises shall keep or allow to be kept any animal which shall, by any noise, unreasonably disturb the peace and quiet of any person in the vicinity. The phrase UNREASONABLY DISTURB THE PEACE AND QUIET shall include, but is not limited to, the creation of any noise by any animal which can be heard by any person, including a law enforcement officer, from a location outside of the building or premises where the animal is being kept and which animal noise unreasonably disturbs the peace, quiet, or repose of a person or persons of ordinary sensibility. It shall be considered “disturbing peace and quiet” for any animal, including dogs and chickens to habitually or frequently make animal noises including barking, crying, howling, whimpering, or clucking.
(B) Complaint. Any person may call or deliver a complaint to the Police Department stating facts and circumstances of an alleged violation of this section. The Police Department shall investigate such complaint. If a violation occurs in the presence of a police officer, a summons may be issued. If probable cause of a violation exists, which violation did not occur in the presence of the police officer, all reports, witness statements, and evidence may be submitted to the City Prosecuting Attorney for a formal complaint.
(Ord. passed 8-11-2014)