(a) No person shall keep or harbor any animal, livestock or poultry within the municipality which, by frequent and habitual howling, yelping, barking or other activity, creates unreasonably loud and disturbing noises of such a character, intensity and duration as to disturb the peace and quiet of the community or as to annoy, disturb or endanger the comfort, repose or health of persons occupying property in the neighborhood. Any person who shall allow any animal 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 animal.
(b) Whoever violates any provision of this section is guilty as follows:
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b)(2) of this section, a minor misdemeanor.
(2) If, within one year of the offense, the offender has been convicted of or pled guilty to two or more violations of this section, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
(Ord. 44-04. Passed 6-21-2004; Ord. 11-2023. Passed 6-5-23.)