It shall be unlawful for any person to keep any animal on any property located within the corporate limits of the city when the keeping of such animal constitutes a public nuisance or menace to public health or safety. No person shall be charged with an offense under this section unless such animal on a previous occasion has perpetrated such a nuisance, as aforesaid, and written notice thereof was given to the owner or keeper. The written notice shall have:
A. Named the owner or keeper of said animal.
B. Stated the address where said animal is kept.
C. Stated the date and approximate time when said animal perpetrated the nuisance of disturbance or menace.
D. Stated the name and address of the person or persons adversely affected.
E. Was served by personal service on the owner or keeper of said animal or by registered or certified mail.
F. Was served not less than five (5) days nor more than six (6) months before a person may be charged with an offense under this section.
This section shall not operate to provide for an offense herein under circumstances when such animal could be normally expected to make a noise, such as a dog barking at the approach of strangers, or when an animal is alarmed or disturbed by unusual circumstances. (Ord. 01-O-29, 8-7-2001)