(a) It is declared a nuisance for any person to keep or harbor any dog which howls or barks to the annoyance of the inhabitants of the City, and no person shall create, continue, contribute to or suffer such nuisance to exist.
(b) For the purpose of this section, excessive howling or barking dogs shall be deemed in violation of this section, when they are found to howl or bark so continuously or incessantly as to unreasonably disturb the peace and tranquility of the neighborhood. It shall be considered a disturbance of the peace and be cited as such for howling or barking dogs reported and verified to be found in violation of this section.
First Offense Violation - Written Warning.
Second Offense Violation - not more than $100.00 - dollar penalty fee.
Third and subsequent offense Violation - not more than $500.00 - dollar penalty fee.
(Ord. 10-23-17.)