CHAPTER II. ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION

 


ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS. 1

2-101. Definitions. 1

2-102. Animal control officer; duty to impound; citation alternative. 2

2-103. Same; capture/destruction. 2

2-104. Same; right of entry; unlawful interference. 3

2-105. Municipal pound established. 3

2-106. Breaking pound. 3

2-107. Cruelty to animals. 3

2-108. Same; exceptions. 4

2-109. Keeping hogs. 5

2-110. Animal traps. 5

2-111. Nuisance; animal activities prohibited. 5

2-112. Noisy animals. 5

2-113. Animal confines; shelters. 6

2-114. Death of animals. 6

2-115. Vicious animals. 6

2-116. Running at large. 8

2-117. Impoundment; fee; notice; record. 8

2-118. Redemption of impounded animals. 8

2-119. Impoundment of rabies suspects. 8

2-120. Animals bitten by rabid animals. 9

2-121. Vehicular accidents involving animals. 9

2-122. Emergency; proclamation. 9

2-123. Kennel licenses. 10

ARTICLE 2.  DOGS AND CATS. 11

2-201. Registration and vaccination required; fee. 11

2-202. Dog or cat tags. 11

2-203. Same; counterfeit tag. 11

2-204. Evidence of vaccination. 12

2-205. Visiting dog or cats. 12

2-206. Running at large; fine. 12

2-207. Impoundment; record; notice; redemption; minimum fee. 12

2-208. Disposition of unclaimed dog or cats. 13

2-209. Confinement of dogs or cats in heat. 13

2-210. Tethering dogs. 13

ARTICLE 3. OTHER ANIMALS. 15

2-301. Exotic animals. 15

ARTICLE 4. LARGE DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND POULTRY   16

2-401. Definitions. 16

2-402. Prohibited areas. 16

2-403. Poultry. 16

2-404. Compliance. 17

2-405. Penalty. 17

2-406. Minimum lot requirements. 17

2-407. Fence requirements. 17

2-408. Water well setback. 17

ARTICLE 5. COMMERCIAL DOG KENNELS. 18

2-501. Commercial dog kennels. 18

2-502. Annual fees. 18

2-503. Permit prerequisites. 18

2-504. Permit Procedures. 18

2-505. Health and Safety Requirements. 19

2-506. Application Fees and Renewal Fees. 19

2-507. Grounds for Revocation or Denial. 19

2-508. Penalty. 20