[Added 5-5-2014 by Ord. No. 14-770]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any live monkey, alligator, crocodile, cayman, raccoon, skunk,
fox, bear, sea mammal, potentially dangerous snake, member of the
feline species other than domestic cat (felis domesticus), member
of the canine species other than domestic dog (canis familiaris) or
any other animal that would require a standard of care and control
greater than that required for customary household pets sold by commercial
pet shops.
An animal which is normally found on a farm, ranch, or stable.
Such animals include, but are not limited to, horses, cattle, sheep,
goats, swine, and chickens.
Any wild animal, reptile or fowl which is not naturally tame
or gentle but is of a wild nature or disposition and which, because
of its size, vicious nature or other characteristics, would constitute
a danger to human life or property.
No person owning, keeping or harboring or in
control of any dog or other animal shall permit or suffer it to do
any injury or to do any damage to any lawn, shrubbery, flowers, grounds
or property of another or in other ways to cause a nuisance to another.
[Amended 9-11-2006 by Ord. No. 06-651; 5-5-2014 by Ord. No.
14-770; 6-16-2014 by Ord. No. 14-777]
No person shall keep or harbor any wild animal,
nondomesticated animal, exotic animal or nondomesticated farm animal
within the Township which is dangerous to public safety or health.
No person shall feed, in any public park or on any other property
owned or operated by the Township, any wildlife, excluding confined
wildlife such as animals confined in zoos, parks or other rehabilitation
centers or unconfined wildlife at environmental education centers.
[Added 6-16-2014 by Ord. No. 14-777]
A.Â
Domesticated farm animals, other than cats or dogs, must be registered
with the Cedar Grove Health Department annually. An annual fee of
$5 per animal must be paid for each registration. Said animal or animals
must be housed in a barn/coop/pen with a setback no closer than 10
feet from any side or rear property line and behind the rear building
line of the principal structure. All properties housing domesticated
farm animals must be kept clean and sanitary to ensure the health
and safety of the animals and the general public. In addition to the
above setback requirements, no animal can be housed within 50 feet
of any window, door or opening of any adjoining principal structure.
The Cedar Grove Health Department will inspect each registered property
where animals are housed annually. Failure to comply with the provisions
of this section will result in the revocation of said registration
and removal of animals being housed on said property at the owner's
expense.
B.Â
It is the intent of this section to allow for the lawful keeping
of domesticated (farm) animals while maintaining the rights and quality
of life for all surrounding property owners. Animals housed that have
a negative effect on any adjoining properties will not be reissued
a registration in the subsequent year as determined by the Township
Health Office.
