(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
EXCESSIVE NOISE. Any noise produced by an animal which is so loud and continuous as to disturb the peace and quiet of a neighbor or person who reasonably could expect that the excessive noise would disturb his or her peace and quiet
NEIGHBOR. An individual residing in a residence structure which is within 100 yards of the property on which the animal is kept or harbored and who does in writing state the animal is making excessive noise.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to own or keep any animal which, by making excessive noise, disturbs a neighborhood.
(C) A neighbor to the location where an animal is located and accused of making excessive noise may file a complaint to the animal control officer, the Village Clerk-Treasurer or the County Sheriff’s office by submitting a written complaint in a form provided by the Village Clerk-Treasurer or animal control officer. This complaint shall then be investigated by the animal control officer to determine if a violation was made and the proper way to handle it. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit an officer from filing a complaint for excessive noise based on his or her own observations and personal knowledge.
(Ord. 657, passed 6-22-2022) Penalty, see § 92.99