Chapter 6.04
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
6.04.020 Keeping of certain animals prohibited—Violation declared a nuisance.
6.04.010 Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them:
“Dog” means any animal of the canine species regardless of sex.
“Dog owner” means any person owning, keeping, maintaining control or harboring a dog or dogs.
“Premises” means any building, improvement or defined parcel of real estate under the exclusive control of an owner, renter or lessee. Premises does not include common areas of condominiums, townhouses and apartment buildings.
“Stray dog” means any dog found unattached or loose anywhere in the city limits. (Prior code § 4-1)
6.04.020 Keeping of certain animals prohibited—Violation declared a nuisance.
A. It is unlawful for any person to keep or maintain within the city any animal or fowl, whether within or off the premises of such person; however, this section shall not prohibit any person from keeping dogs, cats or birds as pets only, when such creatures are not kept in such numbers or under such conditions as to be noisy, odoriferous, or offensive or annoying to other people living in such area, and when such creatures are not kept for any commercial purpose whatsoever, except as otherwise provided and permitted in this chapter.
B. When any violations of subsection A of this section occur, such condition constituting the violation shall be deemed a nuisance, and may be abated in the same manner as other nuisances. (Prior code § 4-3)
6.04.030 Enforcement.
Adequate provision shall be made by the City Manager for enforcing the provisions of this chapter which shall be carried out by the Police Department. The Police Department shall be empowered with the authority to seize and impound any animal found in violation of this chapter. (Prior code § 4-2)