It shall be a violation of this code, subject to the penalty and enforcement provisions of this code, for any person to permit or allow a dog or cat to become or create a nuisance. In regard to the keeping of dogs and cats, the following are hereby declared to be nuisances:
(A) (1) The keeping of pet animals on private property in such number or in such manner that allows for the accumulation of solid waste of such animal which becomes a detriment to the health of the animal or adjacent property owners.
(2) The maintenance of more than four dogs or six cats at any dwelling or residence within the city, excluding pups born to a dog otherwise legally kept to an age of six months, and kittens born to a cat otherwise legally kept to an age of eight weeks, is presumed to be a nuisance;
(B) Allowing any dog to habitually bay or bark or any cat to screech, yell or make a sound of any kind or nature for prolonged periods in such manner as to unreasonably disturb the peace and quiet of the vicinity;
(C) Allowing a pet animal to cause any damage or defilement to the public or private property;
(D) Allowing a pet animal to molest any person on public or private property;
(E) Allowing a pet animal to molest or kill wildlife, birds or domestic animals on public or private property; or
(F) Allowing a pet animal to run after or chase persons or vehicles.
(Prior Code, § 6-4A-3) (Ord. 303, passed 7-16-1984; Ord. 335, passed 5-19-1986; Ord. 717, passed 4-18-2011) Penalty, see § 10.99