A. At Large:
1. Prohibited: Owners or custodians shall prevent their animals from being upon the premises of another person, or from being at large without the permission of the owner of the premises.
2. Penalty: The minimum penalty for an animal at large shall be as follows:
a. Unlicensed: Unlicensed dog or cat at large, seventy five dollars ($75.00) for the first offense, one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the second offense within one year, and one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for a third offense within one year.
b. Licensed: Licensed dog or cat at large, thirty dollars ($30.00) for first offense, fifty dollars ($50.00) for a second offense within one year, and one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a third offense within one year.
B. Defecation/Urination:
1. Prohibited: Owners or custodians of animals shall prevent their animals from defecating, urinating, or otherwise injuring property of another person.
2. Penalty: Violation of this subsection shall be subject to a minimum fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) per violation.
C. Three Violations Within Six Months: Any owner or custodian convicted three (3) times of violating this section within six (6) months shall surrender the animal to the animal control officer, at which time the animal will be disposed of either by destroying the animal or placing it in another home.
D. Removal Of Animal By Property Owner: Any person finding any animal upon his property to his injury or annoyance may take up same and remove it to any private or public animal shelter or pound that will take possession of it. Provided, however, that if the name and address of the owner or custodian of such animal is known to, or can be conveniently ascertained by the finding person, he shall notify by mail or otherwise such owner or custodian of the action taken if the action is other than delivery to the animal control officer. (Ord. 2004-08, 6-14-2004)