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