§ 4-48. Public nuisance.

Any animal which:

(1)

Is found at large in violation of section 4-49, 4-50, or 4-51;

(2)

Is a vicious animal and while on the property of its owner is not kept enclosed by a fence at least five feet in height, the sides of which are embedded into the ground no less than one foot, and the gate of which is secured by a child proof lock, and restrained by a leash or chain to prevent it from wandering out of the confined area; or while off the real property of its owner, is not muzzled and kept secured by a leash or chain held by a competent person;

(3)

Produces, because of quantity, manner or method in which the animals are domesticated or maintained, unsanitary conditions in the city;

(4)

Attacks passersby or passing vehicles;

(5)

Makes or causes frequent or long continued noise which disturbs the comfort or repose of any person in the vicinity; or

(6)

Is inimical to the public health, welfare or safety according to rules and regulations promulgated by the county board of health;

is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, and any person who knowingly keeps, owns, harbors or acts as custodian of an animal constituting a nuisance shall be guilty of an unlawful act and shall be punishable as provided in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 85-11-5, § 1, 11-4-85; Code 1981, § 4-4024)