(a) No person shall keep or maintain any animal in any yard structure or area that is not clean, dry and sanitary, free from debris, animal feces and offensive odors and free from rodents and vermin.
(b) All animal pens and yards shall be so located that adequate drainage is obtained, normal drying occurs and standing water is not present.
(c) All premises on which animals are kept shall be subject to inspection by the Lake County Department of Health or the Zoning Inspector. If the Department of Health or the Zoning Inspector determines from such inspection that the premises are not being maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, he or she or it shall notify the owner of the animal, in writing, to correct the sanitation deficiencies within twenty-four hours after notice is served. Any animal kept under any condition which could endanger the public or the animal's health or create a health nuisance may be impounded. Animals shall be released after fees are paid and the cause for impoundment has been corrected.
(d) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(Ord. 2000-28. Passed 5-16-00.)