ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS. 1

2-101.     Definitions. 1

2-102.     Animal control officer; duty to impound; citation alternative. 2

2-103.     Same; capture/destruction. 3

2-104.     Same; right of entry; unlawful interference. 3

2-105.     Municipal animal shelter established. 3

2-106.     Breaking animal shelter. 4

2-107.     Cruelty to animals. 4

2-108.     Same; exceptions. 5

2-109.     Keeping animals. 5

2-110.     Animal traps. 6

2-111.     Nuisance animals. 6

2-112.     Animal confines; shelters. 6

2-113.     Death of animals. 7

2-114.     Vicious animals. 7

2-115.     Impoundment; fee; notice; record. 8

2-116.     Redemption of impounded animals. 9

2-117.     Impoundment of rabies suspects. 9

2-118.     Animals bitten by rabid animals. 9

2-119.     Vehicular accidents involving animals. 10

2-120.     Emergency; proclamation. 10

2-121.     Kennel licenses. 10

2-122.     Penalties. 11

2-123.     Habitual violators. 11

ARTICLE 2. DOGS AND CATS. 12

2-201.     Registration and vaccination required; fee. 12

2-202.     Dog and cat tags. 12

2-203.     Same; counterfeit tag. 13

2-204.     Evidence of vaccination. 13

2-205.     Visiting dogs or cats. 13

2-206.     Impoundment; record; notice; redemption; minimum fee. 13

2-207.     Disposition of unclaimed dogs or cats. 14

2-208.     Confinement of dogs or cats in heat. 14

2-209.     Muzzling. 14

2-210.     Tethering/Picketing. 14

ARTICLE 3. OTHER ANIMALS. 16

2-301.     Exotic animals. 16

ARTICLE 4. PIT BULL DOGS. 18

2-401.     Definition. 18

2-402.     Requirements. 18

2-403      Failure to comply. 18

2-404.     Penalty. 19

ARTICLE 5. CHICKENS AND DUCKS. 20

2-501.     Permitted fowl. 20

2-502.     Backyard fowl permit fees and application. 20

2-503.     Distance requirements. 21

2-504.     Standards of care. 21