Chapter 6.15
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Sections:
6.15.030 Keeping of livestock prohibited.
6.15.060 Maximum amount of animals per household.
6.15.070 Procedures as to animals that have bitten a person.
6.15.080 Dog and cat breeders/rescuers.
6.15.010 Vicious animals.
A. It is unlawful to permit any dangerous or vicious animals to run at large within the town, and such animals shall be immediately impounded by a member of the police department.
B. Vicious animals shall be destroyed in a manner provided by law.
C. Exhibitions or parades of animals which are ferae naturae in the eyes of the law may be conducted only upon securing a permit from the town clerk.
D. Any dog or cat can be considered a vicious animal after an attack.
E. Anyone owning or keeping an animal having been deemed to be vicious within the town limits shall ensure that the animal is contained in such a manner that it cannot leave the property of said owner or keeper. The owner(s) or keepers of vicious animals maintained in compliance of this code will, annually, provide proof to the animal control officer of an insurance policy with a minimum amount of $1,000,000 to cover losses, damages, claims, etc., caused by the vicious animal. Vicious animals maintained without the required liability insurance shall be immediately impounded in accordance with subsection A of this section. Vicious animals that are not properly contained as required shall be immediately impounded in accordance with subsection A of this section.
F. Violations of this section are criminal and shall be penalized as provided in Section 6.20.040(B). (Ord. 18-23 § 2, 2018; Ord. 07-02, 2007; prior code § 7-3-1)
6.15.020 Noises.
A. It is unlawful to harbor or keep any animal which disrupts the peace by loud noises at any time of the day or night.
B. Any dog or cat which disrupts the peace by loud noises at any time of the day or night is hereby declared a nuisance, and any such animal shall be impounded by the police department unless the owner of such animal provides for the proper control of such animal in a manner that provides for the abatement of the nuisance.
C. Penalties for violations of this section shall be as provided in Section 6.20.040(A). (Ord. 18-23 § 2, 2018; prior code § 7-3-2)
6.15.030 Keeping of livestock prohibited.
A. It is unlawful for any person to keep or cause to be kept any horses, mules, cattle, burros, goats, sheep, swine, geese, turkeys, chickens, guinea hens, pigeons, rabbits, ducks or other livestock or poultry or fowl within the corporate limits of the town except on parcels of four acres or more. Anyone in possession of animals mentioned in this section prior to February 22, 1990, shall fall under a grandfather clause and shall not be punished. Once said animals have been removed from the property, or the property changes owners, they can no longer fall under the grandfather clause.
B. The police department and town clerk must approve livestock being exhibited in any animal show.
C. Penalties for violations of this section shall be as provided in Section 6.20.040(A). (Ord. 18-23 § 2, 2018; Ord. 04-004, 2004; Ord. 01-011 § 11, 2001; Ord. 97-011, 1997; prior code § 7-3-3)
6.15.040 Diseased animals.
It is unlawful to allow any domestic animal afflicted with a contagious or infectious disease to run at large, or to be exposed in any public place whereby the health of man or beast may be infected. It is unlawful for such diseased animal to be shipped or removed from the premises of the owner, except under the supervision of a member of the police department. Violations of this section are criminal and shall be penalized as provided in Section 6.20.040(B). (Ord. 18-23 § 2, 2018; prior code § 7-3-4)
6.15.050 Housing.
A. It is unlawful to cause or allow any kennel, pet shop or other place where any animal is or may be kept to become unclean or unwholesome.
B. Every person maintaining a pet shop, veterinary hospital or veterinary facility shall post a notice in the window of the pet shop, veterinary hospital or veterinary facility which is visible from the outside. It shall be framed and enclosed in glass, containing the names, addresses and telephone numbers of persons to be notified during any hour of the day or night who can be contacted and who can proceed immediately to that location so as to permit contact by the police department.
C. Penalties for violations of this section shall be as provided in Section 6.20.040(A). (Ord. 18-23 § 2, 2018; prior code § 7-3-5)
6.15.060 Maximum amount of animals per household.
All residents of the town will be limited to a maximum of four animals per household, which can be any combination of dogs or cats. This limitation will exclude animals which bear offspring, but such offspring must either be given away, sold or turned in to the animal shelter when old enough to thrive on their own. Penalties for violations of this section shall be as provided in Section 6.20.040(A). (Ord. 18-23 § 2, 2018; Ord. 90-03, 1990; prior code § 7-3-6)
6.15.070 Procedures as to animals that have bitten a person.
A. Whenever a dog or cat bites a person, the person so bitten and any person having knowledge of a person having been bitten shall immediately notify the police department, which shall have said animal impounded for a period of not less than 10 days. If it is determined that the animal is infected with rabies or other dangerous, contagious or infectious diseases, it shall be the duty of the police department to destroy such animal in a manner provided by law.
B. If at the end of the quarantine or impoundment the animal is found free from such disease, it shall be released. If the animal dies during the period of quarantine or impoundment, its head shall be sent to the state department of health services for examination. The owner shall bear any and all costs involved in the quarantine or impoundment of the animal, including boarding costs. (Ord. 18-23 § 2, 2018; prior code § 7-3-7)
6.15.080 Dog and cat breeders/rescuers.
Dog and cat breeders/rescuers are not permitted to own, keep, possess, harbor or maintain within the corporate limits of the town any dog or cat which is used for the production of animals for sale unless:
A. Breeders/rescuers comply with Title 5.
B. Breeders/rescuers have the breeding/rescue facility approved by the police department.
C. Veterinary records for all animals are made available upon request to the police department.
D. Every person maintaining a breeder/rescue facility shall post a notice in the window of the facility, which is visible from the outside. It shall be framed and enclosed in glass, containing the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons to be notified during any hours of the day or night who can be contacted and who can proceed immediately to that location so as to permit contact by the police department.
E. The police department and town clerk approve breeders/rescuers exhibiting dogs and/or cats in any animal show.
F. Penalties for violations of this section shall be as provided in Section 6.20.040(A). (Ord. 18-23 § 2, 2018; Ord. 01-011 § 12, 2001; prior code § 7-3-8)