(A) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to keep or harbor any dog which habitually barks or yelps, or any cat which habitually cries or howls to the great discomfort of the peace and quiet of the neighborhood, or in a manner as to materially disturb or annoy persons in the neighborhood who are of ordinary sensibilities. The dogs and cats are hereby declared to be a public nuisance.
(B) Petitions complaining of vicious or barking dogs or crying cats.
(1) Whenever any person shall complain to the Humane Officer or the Police Department that a dog which habitually barks, howls or yelps or a cat which habitually cries or howls is being kept by any person in the city, the Humane Officer or the Police Department shall notify the owner of the dog or cat that a complaint has been received and that the person should take whatever steps necessary to alleviate the howling, yelping or crying.
(2) If the warning given to the person alleged to be keeping a dog or cat as set forth in division (B)(1) above is ineffective, then upon a verified complaint of any person, the Humane Officer or the Police Department shall cite the owner of the dog or cat for the violation alleged in the complaint.
(Ord. 1153, passed 8-30-1989; Am. Ord. 1216, passed 3-2-1993) Penalty, see § 97.99