(a) No person shall harbor, maintain, or control horses, mules, donkeys, cattle, goats, sheep, geese, ducks, turkeys, or other fowl including homing or racing pigeons, a wild, dangerous or undomesticated animal, reptile, or insect, or groups of insects within the City.
(Ord. 112-2021. Passed 12-14-21.)
(b) A wild, dangerous or undomesticated animal is an animal that is not an ordinary household pet and that would be ordinarily confined to a zoo, farm or the wilderness, or that otherwise causes fear or offensive odors or noises to the general public; or
(c) A wild or dangerous insect is an insect capable of inflicting pain or that otherwise causes fear or offensive odors or offensive noises and which may naturally be found at large within the confines of the municipality; however, which would not exist in greater number, or profusion, or abundance without the aid, maintenance or control of a person; or
(d) An animal which, by reason of its size, strength or appetite, if unrestrained and free in the Municipality, could cause peril to children, adults, pets or domesticated animals, buildings, landscaping or personal property; or
(e) Is an animal listed or defined in Chapter 935 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(f) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
(g) Any and all expenses incurred or associated by the city for the control, capture, or removal of dangerous, wild or undomesticated animals, reptiles, or insects defined in this chapter shall be borne by the owner. (Ord. 29-2014. Passed 4-14-14.)