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(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.
(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
(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.
(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
(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
(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
No owner of an animal shall fail to supply such animal with potable drinking water and adequate food that is nutritional for the age and species in adequate amounts to maintain good health. An emaciated condition of any animal, or an unnatural and excessive craving for food and/or drink exhibited by any animal, shall be prima facie evidence of the owner's failure to properly feed and/or provide water to such animal as is required herein.
(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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