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. 3

2-103.... Same; Capture/Destruction. 3

2-104.... Same; Right of Entry; Unlawful Interference. 3

2-105.... Municipal Pound Established. 4

2-106.... Breaking and Entering of Pound. 4

2-107.... Cruelty to animals. 4

2-108.... Procedures for Cruelty to Animals; Fines. 6

2-109.... Compliance with Federal Regulations. 6

2-110.... Animal Traps. 7

2-111.... Animal Confines; Shelters. 7

2-112.... Death of Animals. 7

2-113.... Running at Large. 8

2-114.... Tethering. 8

2-115.... Impoundment; Notice; Fee. 9

2-116.... Redemption of Impounded Animals. 9

2-117.... Impoundment of Rabies Suspects. 10

2-118.... Animals Bitten by Rabid Animals. 10

2-119.... Vehicular Accidents Involving Animals. 11

2-120.... Animal Care While Owner Disabled; Procedure; Disposal. 11

2-121.... Kennel Permits/Foster Homes. 11

2-122.... Custody of Animals; Disposition. 12

2-123.... Injured or Ill Animals. 12

2-124.... Diseased Animals. 13

2-125.... Rescue of Animals from Vehicles. 13

Article 2. Dogs and Cats. 14

2-201.... Registration, Vaccination Required, Spay/Neuter Required and Fee. 14

2-202.... Animal Tags. 15

2-203.... Same; Counterfeit City Registration Tag. 15

2-204.... Evidence of Vaccination. 15

2-205.... Visiting Dogs and Cats. 16

2-206.... Reserved for Future Use. 16

2-207.... Adoption. 16

2-208.... Same; Dogs and Cats. 16

2-209.... Reserved for Future Use. 17

2-210.... Confinement of Females in Heat. 17

2-211.... Guard Dogs. 17

Article 3. Other Animals. 18

2-301.... Prohibited Animals. 18

2-302.... Keeping Domestic Animals. 19

2-303.... Falconry; License Required. 24

2-304.... Falconry; Additional Restrictions. 24

2-305.... Nuisance Animals. 24

2-306.... Dangerous Animals. 25

2-307.... Vicious Animals. 27

2-308.... Exceptions. 27

2-309.... Exceptions to Declaration. 28

2-310.... Violation Requirements. 28

Article 4. Enforcement and Penalties. 29

2-401.... Administration; Appeals. 29

2-402.... Enforcement. 29

2-403.... Hearings and Procedures. 29

2-404.... Injunction. 29

2-405.... Penalties. 29

2-406.... Severability. 30