(a) No person shall keep or maintain any animal or fowl in any yard, structure or area that is not clean, dry and sanitary; free from debris and offensive odors that annoy any neighbor; and devoid of rodents and vermin.
(b) All animal pens and yards shall be so located that adequate drainage is obtained, normal drying occurs, and standing water is not present.
(c) All premises other than private residences on which animals are kept shall be subject to inspection by the Health Officer and/or the Animal Control Officer. If the Health Officer or the Animal Control Officer determines from such inspection that the premises are not being maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, he shall notify the owner of the animal in writing to correct the sanitation deficiencies within twenty-four hours after notice is served. Any animal kept under any condition which could endanger the public or animal health or create a health nuisance may be impounded. Animals shall be released after fees are paid and cause for impoundment has been corrected.
(d) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(Ord. 24-17. Passed 6-5-2017.)