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If a local board of health or law enforcement officer receives information that an animal has bitten a person or that a dog or animal is suspected of having rabies, the board or law enforcement officer shall order the owner to confine such animal in the manner it directs. If the owner fails to confine such animal in the manner directed, the animal shall be apprehended and impounded, and after ten (10) days the board or law enforcement officer may humanely destroy the animal. If such animal is returned to its owner, the owner shall pay the cost of impoundment. This section does not apply if a police service dog or a horse used by a law enforcement agency and acting in the performance of its duties has bitten a person.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 351.39)
Animals found at large in violation of this chapter shall be seized and impounded at the impoundment facilities utilized by the City, or at the discretion of the peace officer, the owner may be served a summons to appear before a proper court to answer charges made thereunder.
When an animal has been apprehended and impounded, the owner will be contacted as soon as practical, if the owner’s name, phone number and current address can reasonably be determined by accessing a tag or other device that is on or part of the animal. Impounded animals may be recovered by the owner upon payment of impounding costs, and if an unvaccinated dog, by having it immediately vaccinated. If the owner fails to redeem the animal, the animal may be taken to a regional facility. Impounded animals may be temporarily held at a city facility.
(Ord. 13-05 – Mar. 13 Supp.)
Violations of this chapter are simple misdemeanors and may also be punishable as municipal infractions. The penalties that apply for any violation of a section under this chapter can be found in Chapter 177. Please note that the initial penalty for a dog running at large may be waived in circumstances when the owner is readily available to retrieve a dog from impound and the dog was properly licensed.
(Ord. 13-05 – Mar. 13 Supp.)
(Code of Iowa, Ch. 717.E)
1. Prohibition. It is unlawful for any person to award a pet or advertise that a pet may be awarded as any of the following:
A. A prize for participating in a game.
B. A prize for participating in a fair.
C. An inducement or condition for visiting a place of business or attending an event sponsored by a business.
D. An inducement or condition for executing a contract which includes provisions unrelated to the ownership, care or disposition of the pet.
2. Exceptions. This section does not apply to any of the following:
A. A pet shop licensed pursuant to Section 162.5 of the Code of Iowa if the award of a pet is provided in connection with the sale of a pet on the premises of the pet shop.
B. Youth programs associated with 4-H Clubs; Future Farmers of America; the Izaak Walton League of America; or organizations associated with outdoor recreation, hunting or fishing, including but not limited to the Iowa Sportsmen’s Federation.
The keeping of chickens within the City is allowed in compliance with the City’s zoning regulations and the following criteria:
1. No more than four (4) chickens allowed per lot.
2. An annual chicken license shall be obtained by the property owner.
A. The cost of the license shall be established in Chapter 177 of this Code of Ordinances.
B. The license and fee shall be for up to 4 chickens.
C. If the property owner acquires possession of the chicken(s) less than six (6) months prior to the expiration date of a license, the license fee shall be reduced fifty percent (50%).
D. All license fees shall be deemed delinquent on April 1 of the year in which they are due and not paid, and a delinquent penalty of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be added to each unpaid license on and after said date.
E. The application for a chicken license runs with the owner and his/her current location, any change in ownership or change in address will require the submission of a new license application.
3. No person shall keep any rooster.
4. No person shall slaughter any chickens.
5. No chickens may be kept without an approved enclosure that meets the standards of the zoning ordinance.
A. The enclosure shall be covered and fully secured so that it can be locked at night.
B. The enclosure shall be completely secure and free of any attractive nuisances as spelled out in Chapter 50 Nuisance Abatement of the municipal code.
6. All chicken coops shall obtain the proper accessory structures permit and meet all setback requirements spelled out in the zoning ordinance.
7. More than two violations of Chapter 50 Nuisance Abatement in a calendar year may result in revocation of the license and subsequent removal of the chickens, subject to City Council review.
(Ord. 16-08 – Jan. 17 Supp.)
It shall be unlawful for an owner or occupant of a dwelling unit or residence, as defined in Chapter 175A of the Norwalk Code, to harbor or house on or about the premises more than the following number of dogs and cats over the age of six months unless otherwise authorized in the Norwalk Zoning Code.
1. Three dogs.
2. Three cats.
3. A combination of five dogs and cats.
(Ord. 19-19 – Jan. 20 Supp.)