§ 4-1.2. Same—Defined.

Without limitation as to the general provisions of section 4-1.1, the following specific acts and conditions committed by a dog are hereby declared to be unlawful and to constitute a public nuisance, and the owner or person having possession, custody or control of a dog committing any of the following shall be subject to the penalties provided by this chapter:

(a)

Being in or upon any public or private school grounds, except when authorized by appropriate school officials, or where the animal is a service dog;

(b)

Annoying, harassing, nipping, mauling or biting any person or persons;

(c)

A female dog in breedable condition (in heat), being within the county, except when confined in or upon the premises of its owner or custodian, or where being exercised under the direct and strict control of its owner or responsible person, or where being transported within the county for purposes of veterinary care;

(d)

Damaging or destroying any property or thing of value;

(e)

Creating a disturbance in a neighborhood by howling, barking or making unusual noises;

(f)

Committing excretion on private property other than the property of its owner or custodian, and where an owner or responsible person fails to immediately remove such excretion.

(Ord. No. 2020, § 2, 2-28-12)