§ 4-13. Noisy animals deemed public nuisance.

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It shall be unlawful for any owner, possessor or authorized agent of any owner to allow his animal to disturb any person by unreasonable barking, howling, yelping or vocal sound. In addition to being a violation of this section, the same is hereby declared to be a public nuisance which may be abated by the court on appropriate order directed to the owner of any animal.

An animal control officer may impound an animal or animals pursuant to section 4-96 if the officer, after making reasonable efforts to locate the owner, possessor or keeper, reasonably believes that impoundment constitutes the only available alternative for restoring the peace, comfort, safety or health of the neighborhood. The owner of the animal or animals shall be liable for all expenses arising from such impoundment.

(Ord. No. 1985-8, § 1(6-2-6), 4-2-85; Ord. No. O-2006-17, § 2, 9-5-06)

Cross reference

Nuisances, § 11-16 et seq.

                    
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