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TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
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§ 90.09 RUNNING AT LARGE PROHIBITED.
   It shall be unlawful for any animal, other than those animals deemed to be a community cat, including, but not limited to, cats, dogs, cattle, horses, swine, sheep, fowl or any animal defined as dangerous or vicious by this chapter to run at large within the corporate limits of the city. The owner shall be held responsible and subject to penalty. Running at large, as prohibited by this chapter, is exempted in a sanctioned city activity.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022) Penalty, see § 90.99
§ 90.10 UNLAWFUL TO CAUSE HARM OR INJURY.
   (A)   It shall be unlawful for any dog, cat or any animal to attack persons, birds, fowl, other domestic animals or to destroy property other than the property of the owner of said animal.
   (B)   It shall be unlawful for the owner of a dog, cat or any animal to permit such dog, cat or other animal to attack persons or domestic animals, or to place any person in reasonable fear of attack or injury.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022) Penalty, see § 90.99
§ 90.11 ANIMAL POUND; POUND SUPERVISOR.
   The city may establish and maintain a municipal small animal pound or shelter to be conducted and operated by the city.
   (A)   It shall be the duty of the animal control officer appointed by the city to supervise and control such pound or shelter; to cause same to be kept in a sanitary condition and free from offensive odors, and to provide for adequate wholesome food for animals impounded therein, and to provide careful and humane treatment toward such animals, and to isolate known diseased or dangerous animals.
   (B)   The animal control officer shall provide for humane destruction of animals when necessary or as provided by this chapter.
   (C)   (1)   The animal control officer may use reasonable effort in the placement of unclaimed animals to the custody of responsible persons. The new owner must have the animal vaccinated and secure a current license.
      (2)   The city takes no responsibility nor makes any warranties or assumes any liability for the condition of the animal adopted.
   (D)   The city may, in lieu of or in addition to the establishment and maintenance of a municipal small animal pound, contract with any other governmental body, or an incorporated society or association for the prevention of cruelty to animals, for service.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022)
§ 90.12 OWNER OR PERSON IN CHARGE OF ANIMAL TO CLEAN UP DROPPINGS.
   (A)   It shall be unlawful for any owner or person in charge of a dog, cat, horse or other animal to fail to clean up and/or remove as soon as possible any excrement or droppings deposited by said dog, cat, horse or other animal on any real estate whether privately or publicly owned.
   (B)   This shall apply equally to the owner's property, however an exception shall be granted to farm property or large tracts of land used as riding stables.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022) Penalty, see § 90.99
§ 90.13 OWNER OR PERSON IN CHARGE OF ANIMALS TO KEEP PLACE IN SANITARY CONDITION.
   It shall be unlawful for the owner or person in charge of any dog, cat, horse or other animal to fail to keep the premises where the animal is kept in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022) Penalty, see § 90.99
§ 90.14 VACCINATION OF DOGS AND CATS.
   Every owner of a dog or cat which is six months of age or over shall obtain a rabies vaccination for the animal. It is unlawful for any owner to have a dog or cat within the city which is six months of age or over, which has not been vaccinated against rabies.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022) Penalty, see § 90.99
§ 90.15 CONFINEMENT OF FEMALE DOGS AND CATS IN HEAT.
   The owner of any female dog or cat in heat shall confine said female dog or cat in a building which is completely enclosed, or housed in a veterinary hospital or registered kennel, or within the owner's yard enclosed by a fence or other structure having a height of at least 42 inches. Nothing in this provision, however, shall be construed as prohibiting any competent and responsible person from walking said dog or cat with a leash, cord, chain or other similar restraint not more than six feet in length, or from transporting such a dog or cat within a motor vehicle.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022; Am. Ord. 2024-11, passed 11-4-2024) Penalty, see §  90.99
§ 90.16 LIMITED NUMBER OF ANIMALS ALLOWED.
   It shall be unlawful, except for a licensed kennel or pet shop, veterinary hospital or animal grooming shop, for an owner to harbor or house on his or her premises more than four cats or four dogs, or a combination of four such animals, over the age of six months.
(Ord. 2012-02, passed 2-7-2012; Am. Ord. 2022-08, passed 6-28-2022) Penalty, see § 90.99
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