Ordinance - #12-11 - 07/24/2012 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Substantial bodily harm means bodily injury that involves a temporary but substantial disfigurement, or that causes a temporary but substantial loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ, or that causes a fracture of any bodily member. Sec. 10 -53. - Animal control officer. As used in this article the term "animal control officer" means any city officer or employee designated to enforce any portion of this article. Sec. 10 -54. - Duties of animal control officer. The animal control officer shall perform the following duties: (a) Seize, impound, or restrain any dog found running at large within the city. (b) Investigate all cases of animal bites reported to him and supervise the quarantine of any such animal to ensure that it is kept under observation fora period of ten (10) days. (c) Enforce all other provisions of this article. Sec. 10 -55. - No interference with officer. It shall be unlawful for any person to molest or in any way interfere with any peace officer, animal control officer, or any of their duly authorized assistants, or with any duly authorized agent while engaged in performing work under the provisions of this article. Sec. 10 -56. - Number of dogs permitted. On a parcel or series of contiguous parcels under the same ownership or occupancy as the dog owner, no more than three dogs are permitted. A conditional use permit is required for four or more dogs. Sec. 10 -57. - Licensing. All dogs kept, harbored, or maintained in the city shall be licensed and registered. Applications for license shall be made to the city administrator, or his designee, upon forms provided by the city administrator. Said application shall require the owner, among other information required by the city administrator, to supply the name, age, predominant breed, sex, color and markings of each dog sought to be licensed. In addition, when the applicant or owner has been convicted of violation of section 10 -65 relative to the dog sought to be licensed, the application shall require proof of public liability insurance in the minimum amount of $300,000.00. Upon submission of the application and a certificate evidencing compliance with the terms and provisions of section 10 -59, relating to vaccination for rabies, and upon payment of a fee as established by ordinance, the city administrator or his designee shall issue a license. Said license will be concurrent with a valid rabies vaccination for up to three (3) years.