§ 4-8. Permitting dogs or cats to commit a nuisance.

(a)

It shall be a violation of this section and it shall be deemed to be a nuisance for any person who owns or harbors any dog or cat to permit said animal to defecate upon:

(1)

The sidewalk of any public street; or

(2)

Any public park or beach, or school ground, other than in areas designated for that purpose; or

(3)

Any private property not belonging to the owner of the dog or cat, unless said person makes an immediate effort to remove any feces deposited by said dog or cat; or

(4)

Any swale or street right-of-way serving to convey storm water to a canal, lake, or other receiving water, unless said person makes an immediate effort to remove any feces deposited by the dog or cat.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, possess, or maintain a dog or cat in such a manner so as to constitute a nuisance. The actions of a dog or cat constitute a nuisance when the dog or cat disturbs the rights of, threatens the safety of, or harms a member of the general public, or damages the property of others. Additionally, by way of example and not of limitation, the following acts or actions by an owner or possessor of a dog or cat are hereby declared to be a nuisance:

(1)

Allowing or permitting any dog or cat to habitually bark, whine, howl, scream, or meow, or to make other loud and continual noise, resulting in a serious annoyance or interference to neighboring residents.

(2)

Allowing or permitting a dog or cat to continually damage the property of anyone other than its owner, including, but not limited to, turning over garbage containers, spraying with urine, or damaging gardens, landscaping, or other personal property.

(3)

Maintaining a dog or cat with a medical condition that could lead to a widespread epidemic that would ultimately be dangerous to the public health, unless the dog or cat is kept in a manner that minimizes the public health threat and is undergoing treatment for the disease in accordance with locally accepted veterinary standards.

(4)

Maintaining a dog or cat in an environment of unsanitary conditions which results in offensive odors or is dangerous to the dog or cat or to the public health, welfare, or safety.

(Ord. No. 87-21, § 1, 5-12-87; Ord. No. 1998-10, § 1, 4-28-98; Ord. No. 2013-10, § 1, 2-12-13)