618.14 BARKING OR HOWLING DOGS.

   (a)    No person shall keep or harbor any dog within the Municipality which, by frequent and habitual barking, howling or yelping, creates unreasonably loud and disturbing noises of such a character, intensity and duration as to disturb the peace, quiet and good order of the Municipality. Any person who shall allow any dog habitually to remain, be lodged or fed within any dwelling, building, yard or enclosure, which he occupies or owns, shall be considered as harboring such dog.

(Ord. 1970-70. Passed 12-8-70.)

   (b)    Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor for a first offense, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree for a second offense, a misdemeanor of the third degree for a third offense and a misdemeanor of the second degree for a fourth or subsequent offense. Punishment shall be as provided in Section 698.02.

(Ord. 1982-44. Passed 10-12-82.)