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 animals. 5

2-110... Animal traps. 5

2-111... Nuisance; animal activities prohibited. 5

2-112... Noisy animals. 5

2-113... Animal confines; shelters. 6

2-113a.  Same; stockyards; commercial holding pens. 6

2-114... Death of animals. 7

2-115... Vicious animals. 7

2-116... Running at large. 8

2-117... Impoundment; fee; notice; record. 9

2-118... Redemption of impounded animals. 9

2-119... Impoundment of rabies suspects. 9

2-119a.  Impoundment of rabies suspects. 10

2-120... Rabid animals. 10

2-121... Vehicular accidents involving animals. 10

2-122... Emergency; proclamation. 10

2-123... Kennel licenses. 11

2-124... Penalties. 12

Article 2. Dogs and Cats. 13

2-201... Registration; vaccination; license fee. 13

2-202... Animal tags. 13

2-203... Visiting dogs and cats. 14

2-204... Running at large. 14

2-205... Nuisances declared. 15

2-206... Impoundment. 16

2-207... Confinement of animals in heat. 16

2-208... Dogs and cats interfering with city employees. 16

2-209... Abandoning dogs and cats. 16

2-210... Dangerous dog; determination by animal services. 16

2-211... Dangerous dog; failure to comply with orders. 19

2-212... Signs required. 20

2-213... Registration and insurance. 20

2-214... Violation; penalty. 21

Article 3. Other Animals. 22

2-301... Exotic animals. 22