(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, or harbor any dog which by loud, continued, or frequent barking, howling, or yelping shall annoy or disturb any neighborhood, or person, or which habitually barks at or chases pedestrians, drivers, or vehicles while they are on any public sidewalks, streets, or alleys in the municipality.
(B) Upon complaint, the Municipal Police shall investigate the complaint and, if in their opinion the situation warrants, shall notify the owner to silence and restrain such dog or issue a citation to the owner/keeper of the dog.
(C) The provisions of this section shall not be construed to apply to an Animal Shelter.
(Ord. 2297, passed 1-20-2009)