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§ 131.10 ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE.
   (A)   No owner of any animal shall allow said animal to stray beyond the owner's property or premises unless the animal is maintained on a leash or is engaged in lawful hunting and accompanied by the owner.
   (B)   No owner of any animal, except for an animal which is hereinabove provided, shall allow said animal to stray beyond the owner's property or premises, unless the animal is under the reasonable control of some person.
   (C)   It is unlawful for a person to knowingly or intentionally kill any domestic animal running at large on his or her property without the consent of the owner of the domestic animal, unless the person reasonably believes the conduct is necessary to:
      (1)   Prevent injury to the person or another person;
      (2)   Protect the property of the person from destruction or substantial damage; or
      (3)   Prevent a seriously injured vertebrate animal from prolonged suffering.
(BC Ord. 1992-2, passed 2-10-92; Am. BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23) Penalty, see § 131.99
§ 131.11 ANIMAL NUISANCE.
   (A)   No owner shall own, keep, possess, or otherwise harbor any animal that is a nuisance.
   (B)   The Animal Control Officer, in his or her sole discretion, shall determine whether an animal is considered a nuisance as defined in this chapter.
   (C)   An owner of an animal determined to be a nuisance shall be subject to a fine for violating this chapter. The Animal Control Officer may impound an animal determined to be a nuisance according to §§ 131.30 through 131.34.
(BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-35, passed 9-27- 21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23) Penalty, see § 131.99
§ 131.12 DANGEROUS DOGS.
   (A)   No owner shall own, keep, possess, or otherwise harbor a dangerous dog.
   (B)   The Animal Control Officer, in his or her sole discretion, shall determine whether a dog is considered a dangerous dog as defined in this chapter.
   (C)   An owner of a dog determined to be a dangerous dog shall be subject to a fine for violating this chapter. The Animal Control Officer shall impound a dog determined to be a dangerous dog according to §§ 131.30 through 131.34.
(BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2018-34, passed 12-10-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-19, passed 4-26-21; Am. BC Ord. 2021- 35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23) Penalty, see § 131.99
§ 131.13 SHELTER REQUIREMENTS.
   (A)   An owner shall provide adequate shelter for all domestic animals as required herein:
      (1)   Shelter for a domestic animal shall consist of a structure with a bottom, top, and three sides that is of sufficient size for the age, breed, and size of the domestic animal.
      (2)   When sunlight is likely to cause overheating or discomfort to a domestic animal, the owner shall provide sufficient shade to allow all domestic animals that are kept outdoors to protect themselves from direct sunlight.
      (3)   The owner shall provide access to shelter with a windbreak and watershed to protect domestic animals that are kept outdoors from weather conditions which would constitute a health hazard to domestic animals.
   (B)   Appropriate shelter for livestock shall consist of a windbreak and watershed to protect the livestock from weather conditions which would constitute a health hazard to said livestock.
   (C)   All animals shall be kept in a sanitary manner. The owner of any animal shall maintain said animal's areas, or any areas of animal contact, so as to prevent odor or the maintenance of said animal in an unsanitary environment. An animal's areas shall be kept free from accumulation of excrement, water, and mud.
   (D)   The owner of any livestock shall maintain any areas where livestock is located in a sanitary manner and ensure that said livestock area is free from materials and debris that may cause injury to the livestock, including, without limitation, barbed wire, exposed glass, and an accumulation of trash or waste material.
(BC Ord. 1992-2, passed 2-10-92; Am. BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23) Penalty, see § 131.99
§ 131.14 HOUSING REQUIREMENTS.
   (A)   Animals must have access to sufficient ventilation at all times as to provide for the health and well-being of the animal and to minimize odors, drafts, ammonia levels, and moisture condensation. Ventilation shall be provided by windows and/or vents, such as fans or air-conditioning units.
   (B)   Housing of animals kept inside a crate or floor cage must allow said animal to stand up, turn around, and lie down comfortably. The enclosed areas of said crate or floor cage shall be free of feces and urine.
   (C)   An owner shall not cause an animal to be kept inside a crate or floor cage continuously, according to the discretion of the Animal Control Officer.
   (D)   Livestock must be housed or kept in an area that is free from materials and debris that may cause injury to the livestock, including, without limitation, barbed wire, exposed glass, and an accumulation of trash or waste material.
(BC Ord. 2018-26, passed 9-24-18; Am. BC Ord. 2021-35, passed 9-27-21; Am. BC Ord. 2023-27, passed 12-27-23) Penalty, see § 131.99
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