As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
DOG
Any canine, regardless of age or sex.
OWNER
Any person owning, harboring or keeping a dog and the occupant
of any premises on which a dog remains or to which it customarily
returns daily for a period of 10 days is presumed to be harboring
or keeping the dog within the meaning of this section.
[Added 1-6-2015 by Ord. No. 01-2015]
It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to keep or harbor
any dog which habitually barks, howls or yelps to the great discomfort
of the peace and quiet of the neighborhood or in such manner as materially
to disturb or annoy persons in the neighborhood who are of ordinary
sensibilities. Such dogs are hereby declared to be a public nuisance.
A dog is considered to be in violation of this section when two complaints
are filed with the Chief of Police, substantiated by a complainant.
Any owner who shall keep or harbor a barking dog after receiving the second written notice as described in §
102-3B of this article shall be subject to a forfeiture of not less than $5 and not more than $500 together with the actual costs of prosecution, including attorney's fees. Each day of continuing violation shall constitute a separate offense.