Article 1. Animals. 1

4-101.... Definitions. 1

4-102.... Animal control officer; duty to impound; citation alternative. 3

4-103.... Same; capture/destruction. 3

4-104.... Right of entry. 3

4-105.... Cruelty to animals. 3

4-106.... Same; exceptions. 4

4-107.... Keeping animals. 5

4-108.... Prohibited animal activities. 5

4-109.... Noisy animals. 6

4-110.... Running at large. 6

4-111.... Animal confines; shelters. 6

4-112.... Same; stockyards; commercial holding pens. 7

4-113.... Death of animals. 8

4-114.... Impoundment; fee; notice; record. 8

4-115.... Redemption of impounded animals. 8

4-116.... Rabies Control. 8

4-117.... Emergency; proclamation. 9

4-118.... Vehicular accidents involving animals. 9

4-119.... Licensed veterinarian. 9

4-120.... Penalty. 9

Article 2. Dangerous or Vicious Animals. 10

4-201.... Definitions. 10

4-202.... Prohibited. 10

4-203.... Release of. 11

4-204.... Finding of the Court. 11

4-205.... Penalty. 12

Article 3. Dogs and Cats. 13

4-301.... Registration and vaccination required; fee. 13

4-302.... Registration required; fees. 13

4-303.... Dogs or cat tags. 13

4-304.... Visiting dogs or cats. 14

4-305.... Rules and requirements. 14

4-306.... Abandoning dogs or cats unlawful. 14

4-307.... Stray dogs and cats. 14

4-308.... Dangerous dogs and cats. 14

4-309.... Impounding dogs and cats at large; notice; fees; redemption; disposition. 14

4-310.... Disposition of unclaimed dogs or cats. 15

4-311.... Special confinement. 16

4-312.... Penalty. 16

Article 4. Nuisances. 17

4-401.... Nuisances unlawful; defined. 17

4-402.... Complaints; inquiry and inspection. 18

4-403.... Right of entry. 19

4-404.... Notice of violation. 19

4-405.... Order of abatement. 19

4-406.... Request for hearing. 19

4-407.... Form. 19

4-408.... Service of notice and order. 20

4-409.... Abatement by city; assessment and collection of costs. 20

4-410.... Hearing. 21

4-411.... Failure to Comply; Penalty. 22

4-412.... Additional remedies. 22

Article 5. Abandoned and Inoperable Motor Vehicles  23

4-501.... Findings of governing body. 23

4-502.... Definitions. 23

4-503.... Nuisances unlawful; defined; exceptions. 23

4-504.... Effective screening; defined. 24

4-505.... Demolition derby vehicles. 24

4-506.... Complaints; inquiry and inspection. 25

4-507.... Right of entry. 25

4-508.... Procedure for nuisance and abatement. 25

4-509.... Failure to Comply; Penalty. 25

Article 6. Grasses and Weeds. 26

4-601.... Weeds to be removed. 26

4-602.... Definitions. 26

4-603.... Complaints; inquiry and inspection. 26

4-604.... Right of entry. 26

4-605.... Notice of violation. 27

4-606.... Order of abatement. 27

4-607.... Request for hearing. 27

4-608.... Form. 27

4-609.... Service of notice and order. 28

4-610.... Abatement by city; assessment and collection of costs. 28

4-611.... Unlawful interference. 29

4-612.... Noxious weeds. 29

4-613.... Definition of noxious weeds. 29

4-614.... Failure to Comply; Penalty. 29

4-615.... Additional remedies. 30

Article 7. Dangerous Structures. 31

4-701.... Dangerous structures. 31

Article 8. Urban Chickens. 32

4-801.... Definitions. 32

4-802.... Permit Required. 32

4-803.... Permit fee. 33

4-804.... Number and type of chickens allowed. 33

4-805.... Non-Commercial use only. 33

4-806.... Enclosures. 33

4-807.... Odor and noise impacts. 34

4-808.... Predators, rodents, insects, and parasites. 34

4-809.... Feed and water. 34

4-810.... Waste storage and removal. 34

4-811.... Chickens at large. 35

4-812.... Unlawful acts. 35

4-813.... Nuisances. 35

4-814.... Penalty. 35

Article 9. Feeding of Wild Animals. 36

4-901.... Definitions. 36

4-902.... Nuisance declared. 36

4-903.... Prohibitions. 36

4-904.... Exceptions. 36

4-905.... Penalty. 37