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§ 90.07 NOISE DISTURBANCE.
   (A)   No person shall keep, harbor, or own any animal or animals within the city which create unreasonably loud and disturbing noises of such a character, frequency, intensity and extended duration as to cause unreasonable and substantial annoyance to persons of ordinary sensibilities in the neighborhood or the immediate vicinity, unreasonably interferes with the use and enjoyment of such property, or is injurious to public health. Any person who shall allow any animal or animals habitually to remain, be lodged, or fed within any dwelling, yard or enclosure which he or she occupies, controls, manages, or owns shall be considered as harboring such animal or animals.
      (B)   This section shall not apply to kennels. KENNEL shall mean any person, partnership, corporation, limited liability company or any other business entity maintaining an establishment where dogs or cats are kept for the purpose of breeding, buying, selling, showing or boarding, or engaged in the training of dogs for guard of sentry purposes.
(Ord. 07-2010, passed 3-16-2010)
DOGS AND CATS
§ 90.15 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   ADEQUATE FOOD. The provision of foodstuff that is uncontaminated, wholesome, palatable, and of sufficient quality and nutritive value to maintain the normal condition and weight of the animal. Food shall be provided at suitable intervals or at least once a day, unless restricted by a veterinarian. The diet shall be appropriate for the animal’s species, age and condition. Food shall be served in a receptacle, dish or container that is physically clean and absent of agents injurious to the health of the animal.
   ADEQUATE SHADE. For dogs, means one or more separate outside areas of shade, large enough to contain all dogs at one time and to protect them from the direct rays of the sun. A doghouse shall not constitute adequate shade. For all other animals that, as determined by species, require shade, ADEQUATE SHADE means one or more outside areas of shade large enough to protect all the animals present from the direct rays of the sun.
   ADEQUATE SHELTER. For dogs, means an appropriate, durable, enclosed, permanent structure, or a structure manufactured to serve primarily as an outdoor shelter for a dog, with a roof, four sides, and a floor raised at least two inches above the ground and constructed in a manner to protect a dog’s feet and legs from injury, with dimensions appropriate for breed and size. The shelter shall provide the dog adequate protection and shelter from heat and cold and from the direct effect of wind, rain, and snow, and be of proportional size to allow the natural body heat of the dog to be retained in cold weather. The shelter must have an entry-way to allow the dog to easily enter and exit. The shelter shall have a sufficient amount of clean bedding to keep the dog warm and dry. Metal drums shall not be considered shelter. For all other animals, ADEQUATE SHELTER means an appropriate structure that provides the animal adequate protection and shelter, as determined by the animal’s species, from heat and cold and from the direct effect of wind, rain, and snow.
   ADEQUATE WATER. Constant access to a supply of clean, fresh, drinkable water, unless restricted by a veterinarian, which is provided in a sanitary manner.
   AT LARGE. For dogs, AT LARGE shall mean off the premises of the dog owner and not under the immediate effective control of the dog owner or custodian either by leash, cord, chain or other similar physical restraint, or effectively confined within a fenced area on the dog owner's premises. For dogs on the premises of the dog owner and not restrained as provided above, AT LARGE shall mean beyond the dog owner's line of vision and voice command. For cats, AT LARGE shall mean not under the immediate effective control of the cat owner or custodian.
   CAT. Any member of the feline family.
   CITY LICENSE. The license issued by the city, or its designated agent by appropriate municipal order, and required to be worn as hereinafter stated.
   DOG. Any member of the canine family, except police dogs.
   DOG OR CAT OWNER. Every person having a right of property in the dog or cat and every person who keeps or harbors the dog or cat or has it in his or her care or permits it to remain on or about premises owned or occupied by him or her. If a dog or cat is owned by a family, all adult members of the family, individually and jointly, shall be deemed owners of the dog or cat for the purposes of this subchapter.
   DOG WARDEN. For the purpose of this subchapter only, police officers of the city, the animal control officer of the city, and the Christian County Dog Warden appointed pursuant to KRS Chapter 258.
   STATE LICENSE. The license or tag required by KRS Chapter 258.
(Ord. 8-78, passed 6-6-1978; Ord. 16-78, passed 7-18-1978; Ord. 26-2013, passed 12-17-2013) Penalty, see § 90.99
Statutory reference:
   Authority to control dogs, see KRS 258.365
§ 90.16 DOGS AND CATS RUNNING AT LARGE.
   (A)   Every dog or cat owner, harborer or person having the custody, control or possession of any dog or cat shall keep the dog or cat confined to the premises and property of the dog or cat owner, harborer or custodian, except as hereinafter provided.
   (B)   No dog or cat owner, harborer or person having the custody, control or possession of any dog or cat shall permit, allow or suffer the dog or cat:
      (1)   To run or be at large as hereinbefore defined; and
      (2)   To go about or on the premises or property of any other person within the city without the permission of such other person.
(Ord. 8-78, passed 6-6-1978; Ord. 8-97, passed 8-5-1997; Ord. 9-97, passed 8-5-1997) Penalty, see § 90.99
§ 90.17 (RESERVED).
§ 90.18 TREATMENT OF DOGS AND CATS.
   (A)   No dog or cat owner shall fail to provide his or her dog or cat with adequate food and water, adequate shelter, shade and protection from the weather, veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering and with humane care and treatment. Any dog or cat owner shall maintain a clean and adequate shelter or living area for any dog or cat being kept which area shall be free of accumulated waste and debris so that the dog or cat shall be free to walk or lie down without coming in contact with any such waste or debris. All such shelters or living areas must be cleaned on a regular basis.
   (B)   If any dog or cat is restrained by a chain, leash or similar restraint attached to a stationary object, the chain or restraint shall not be less than ten feet in length for animals 20 lbs. and under and 15 feet in length for animals over 20 lbs., and either on swivels designed to prevent the dog or cat from choking or strangling itself or else on a chain run.
   (C)   No person shall beat, cruelly ill-treat, torment, overload, overwork or otherwise abuse any dog or cat.
   (D)   No dog or cat owner shall abandon his or her dog or cat. Abandonment shall consist of leaving the dog or cat for a period in excess of 24 hours without food or water.
   (E)   No person shall crop a dog's ears, except a licensed veterinarian and then only if the dog is an animal whose ears are normally cropped for show or if the operation is necessary for the dog's health and comfort and, in no event, shall any person except a licensed veterinarian perform such an operation.
(Ord. 8-78, passed 6-6-1978; Ord. 15-78, passed 7-18-1978; Ord. 8-97, passed 8-5-1997; Ord. 9-97, passed 8-5-1997; Ord. 26-2013, passed 12-17-2013)
§ 90.19 DOG WARDEN TO TAKE POSSESSION; ENTRY ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
   (A)   Any and all dogs found at large within the city and not bearing a state license in violation of KRS 258.215, and any and all dogs and cats not bearing a city license as provided herein, and any dog or cat not treated in compliance with the standards set forth in § 90.18 hereof shall be taken into custody by the Dog Warden.
   (B)   For the purposes of this subchapter, a Dog Warden shall have specific authority to enter upon private property for the purpose of inspecting or checking dogs and cats to determine if they are properly licensed (city or state) or they are properly treated, or of taking into custody any unlicensed or improperly treated dog or cat, any dog or cat found at large within the city or any dog or cat found upon the property of another other than the dog or cat owner.
   (C)   A Dog Warden may use any reasonable means and force necessary to take control and possession of dogs or cats found in violation of this subchapter, including, but not limited to, using tranquilizer guns or devices. A Dog Warden shall not be liable, civilly or criminally, for dogs or cats that unintentionally are injured or killed in the process of taking control or possession of the animals as provided herein.
(Ord. 8-78, passed 6-6-1978; Ord. 8-97, passed 8-5-1997; Ord. 9-97, passed 8-5-1997)
§ 90.20 IMPOUNDING.
   (A)   All dogs and cats taken into custody by a Dog Warden as hereinbefore provided, shall be impounded at the Christian County Animal Shelter, except as provided in division (B) below.
   (B)   If the dog or cat is found on the premises of its owner, but is unlicensed (city or state), or is found at large, the Dog Warden may, in his or her discretion, not impound the dog or cat, but in lieu thereof, issue a citation to the dog or cat owner for owning an unlicensed dog or cat or permitting the dog or cat to be at large.
   (C)   All dogs and cats impounded shall be handled or disposed of by state law, as provided by KRS Chapter 258 or other applicable state law or local law.
(Ord. 8-78, passed 6-6-1978; Ord. 8-97, passed 8-5-1997; Ord. 9-97, passed 8-5-1997)
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