TITLE 6. ANIMALSTITLE 6. ANIMALS\Chapter 6.16 Noisy Animals

It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, harbor or own within the city limits any animal which by loud, frequent and habitual barking, howling, yelping, mewing, roaring or screeching noises, by day or night, and disturbing the peace and quiet of any person or family within the city.

(Ord. 831)

Upon a final determination or finding by the municipal court, or on any appeal therefrom, upon complaint duly made, that any animal has disturbed the peace and quiet of any person or family in violation of this chapter, the court may order:

(a)   That such animal be muzzled or that the owner take other appropriate remedial action specified by the court to control the noise caused by such animal; or

(b)   That such animal be permanently removed from the city.

It shall be unlawful for any person to violate an order entered hereunder.

(Ord. 831)