Section
General Provisions
92.01 Definitions
92.02 Animal Control Warden; enforcement
92.03 Pound or animal control facility
92.04 Cruelty to animals prohibited
92.05 Keeping animals other than domestic pets
92.06 Livestock yards or structures
92.07 Keeping of dangerous animals prohibited
92.08 Keeping of vicious animals prohibited
Specific Provisions
92.20 Killing a dangerous or vicious animal
92.21 Diseased animals
92.22 Disturbing the peace
92.23 Exposing dead animals to view
92.24 Animals running at large; impoundment
92.25 Removal of excrement
92.26 Holding for reward strayed or stolen animals
92.27 Animal nuisance
92.28 Stray animals
92.29 Notice of impoundment
92.30 Redemption
92.31 Disposition when unredeemed
92.32 Monthly reports; disposition of fees
92.99 Penalty
Cross-reference:
General village administrative provisions, see Chapter 30 of this code of ordinances
GENERAL PROVISIONS
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Every other living creature other than a human being, including domesticated and wild, male and female, singular and plural.
AT LARGE. Off the premises of the owner and not under the control by leash of the owner, owner’s family member or an authorized person. For the purposes of this chapter, voice control shall not be considered in control.
CAT. All members of the family Felidae.
DANGEROUS ANIMAL. Any animal which when either unmuzzled, unleashed or unattended by owner or authorized person, in a vicious or terrorizing manner, approaches any person in an apparent attitude of attack upon streets, sidewalks or any other public place.
DOG. All members of the family Canidae.
FOUND TO BE VICIOUS. The circuit court or other court of competent jurisdiction has found the animal to be vicious as defined under this chapter and has entered an order based on that finding.
IMPOUNDED. Taken into custody of the pound in the village or county animal control facility.
LEASH. A cord, rope, strap or chain securely fastened to the collar or harness of an animal and of sufficient strength to keep the animal under control.
LIVESTOCK. Any ass, bison, calf, cattle, chicken, donkey, duck, fowl, goat, goose, horse, llama, mule, pony, sheep, swine or turkey.
LIVESTOCK YARD OR STRUCTURE. Every concentrated enclosure area, shed or structure used to house livestock.
OWNER. Any person having a right of property in an animal who keeps or harbors an animal, or who has the animal in his or her care, or acts as its custodian, exerts control over it, or who knowingly permits an animal to remain on or about premises owned, rented or controlled by the person.
POUND or ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY. Any facility approved by the President and Board of Trustees for the purpose of enforcing this chapter and used as a shelter for impounded, seized, stray, homeless, abandoned or unwanted animals.
VICIOUS ANIMAL.
(1) Any individual animal that, unprovoked, inflicts bites or attacks a human being or other animal either on public or private property;
(2) Any individual animal with a known propensity, tendency or disposition to attack, without provocation, to cause injury or to otherwise endanger the safety of human beings or domestic animals;
(3) Any individual animal that has as a trait or characteristic and a generally known reputation for being vicious or dangerous, or for making unprovoked attacks upon human beings or other animals, unless handled in a particular manner or with special equipment;
(4) Any individual animal which attacks a human being or domestic animal without provocation;
(5) Any individual animal which has been found to be a “dangerous animal” upon two separate occasions;
(6) Any individual animal that has been trained as an attack or guard dog and is found off the owner’s property; or
(7) Any individual animal that has been trained for fighting or is owned, kept or used for the purpose of fighting.
(Ord. 08-07-01, passed 7-22-2008)
The Chief of Police shall be ex officio Animal Control Warden for the village. Provision shall be made for the appointment of the animal control officers as may be necessary, including village police officers and animal control officers employed by contractual agreement or otherwise. Those persons shall be authorized to investigate matters regarding the provisions of this chapter and issue citations for violations of this chapter. The Animal Control Warden is charged with enforcement of this chapter.
(Ord. 08-07-01, passed 7-22-2008)
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