It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, or harbor any dog or cat which by loud, continued, or frequent barking, howling, or yelping shall annoy or disturb any neighborhood, or person, or which habitually barks at or chases at pedestrians, drivers, or owners of horses or vehicles while they are on any public sidewalks, streets, or alleys in the village. Furthermore, it shall be unlawful for the owner, keeper, or harborer of a female in season to allow such dog or cat to run at large or to house such animal in a way which results in attracting other dogs or cats to linger about such premises and cause a nuisance. It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep or harbor any dog or cat which shall annoy or disturb any neighborhood or person. Upon written or oral complaints the Code Enforcement Officer or Humane Officer shall investigate the complaint and if in their opinion the situation warrants, shall notify the owner to silence and restrain such dog or cat. The provision of this section shall not be construed to apply to the Village Animal Shelter.
(`75 Code, § 6-112) (Am. Ord. 458, passed 5-12-04) Penalty, see § 94.99
Statutory reference:
Authority to prevent annoyances, Neb. RS 17-526