§ 6-7. Nuisance defined; actions constituting a nuisance.

(a)

The actions of an animal constitute a nuisance when an animal disturbs the rights of, threatens the safety of, or damages a member of the general public, or interferes with the ordinary use and enjoyment of their property.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, possess or maintain an animal in such a manner so as to constitute a public nuisance. By way of example and not of limitation, the following acts or actions by an owner or possessor of an animal are hereby declared to be a public nuisance:

(1)

Allowing or permitting an animal to bark, whine, howl, crow or cackle in an excessive, continuous or untimely fashion or make other noise in such a manner so as to result in a serious annoyance or interference with the reasonable use and enjoyment of neighboring premises.

(2)

Allowing or permitting an animal to damage the property of anyone other than its owner, including, but not limited to, turning over garbage containers or damaging gardens, flowers, or other plant material.

(3)

Maintaining an animal that is diseased and dangerous to the public health.

(4)

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

(Code 1953, § 6-6; Ord. No. C-81-84, § 2, 9-29-81)